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Sandra Amankwaah

Harrisburg,PA

Summary

Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Olar Home Health Care
06.2023 - Current

•Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
• Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate
symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
•Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
•Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.

•Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
• Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and house holders.

Direct Support Professional

Next Step Incoperation
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.

Elderly Caregiver

Community Home Care
11.2018 - 09.2021
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.


Registered Generel Nurse

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
10.2013 - 06.2018
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity during interactions.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Nurses And Midwifery Training College
Cape Coast, Ghana
06.2009

High School Diploma -

St Monica's Senior High School
Ghana
08.2002

Skills

  • Microsoft office
  • Injury Prevention
  • Direct Care Aide
  • Safety Compliance
  • Personal Care Aide
  • Dementia Care

Certification

  • HHA - Home Health Aide.
  • Licensed Registered General nurse - 2012-present (Ghana)
  • Licensed Registered Nurse- 2024-present

Timeline

Caregiver

Olar Home Health Care
06.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Next Step Incoperation
10.2022 - 02.2023

Elderly Caregiver

Community Home Care
11.2018 - 09.2021

Registered Generel Nurse

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
10.2013 - 06.2018

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Nurses And Midwifery Training College

High School Diploma -

St Monica's Senior High School
Sandra Amankwaah