George Sakyi

My initial interest in caring for people derived from voluntary work in my community during my secondary school years in which I had the responsibility of looking after orphans and children with disabilities.

I voluntarily worked as a teaching assistant in a Junior High School, teaching children with learning disabilities.

From this point on I knew that assisting people to recover and engage in a healthy lifestyle in a healthcare profession was for me. I completed a degree in Nursing and developed skills that I believe are necessary for a nurse to have. In my opinion, it is important to have good communication skills, be caring, empathetic, and open-minded, and always be aiming to improve.

I worked with people of all ages with physical, mental, and learning disabilities in a variety of different settings and saw the positive effect nurses had on people.

Following the completion of my degree, I began work as a healthcare practitioner in preschool Initially, I wanted to work with only children but my job made me realize working with all groups of people was more suited to my personality.

At work as a healthcare practitioner, I discovered my ability to provide reassurance to residents and family members who were feeling scared and confused. I am very passionate about my job so I do the best possible.

There are times when I find my job intense and exhausting but it allows me to grow as a person and improve as a caring professional.

I became part of the COVID-19 frontline workers, which started with contact tracing, management, and nursing of patients in a critical state at the emergency unit at my facility. This increased my skill and knowledge of Infection prevention control.

I want a job that is challenging, that will stretch my limits, and constantly make me learn. I am a creative individual, I enjoy writing and photography in my spare time. I believe a little creativity can go a long way when dealing with certain individuals. It can assist with communication and building rapport with patients and families.

Completing a BSc in nursing has prepared me to study in an accelerated environment. I know how to balance my academic workload with placements and set deadlines for myself to complete my work on time and effectively.

This involved a lot of planning, preparation, and time management. My dissertation revolved around maintaining dignity, respect, and compassion in the care of patients and relatives.

I worked with people of all ages with physical, mental, and learning disabilities in a variety of different settings and saw the positive effect nurses had on people.

Following the completion of my degree, I began work as a healthcare practitioner in preschool Initially, I wanted to work with only children but my job made me realize working with all groups of people was more suited to my personality.

i have a degree in nursing from Ghana