Alexander Dwamena
Accra
Summary
Summary
Compassionate and resourceful Registered Public Health Nurse with 6+ years of experience specializing in public health initiatives and comprehensive home-based care. Expert in preventative health strategies, chronic disease management, and community health assessments. Skilled in coordinating immunization programs, delivering health education, and performing advanced home-based clinical interventions, including complex wound care, IV therapy, and NG intubation.
Dedicated to reducing health disparities by developing culturally competent care plans for vulnerable populations, including the elderly, infants with complex needs, and individuals with disabilities. A collaborative professional committed to working with multidisciplinary teams to improve population health outcomes while ensuring dignity, safety, and strict infection control for every homebound client.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered public health nursing
37 military hospital
Accra
02.2021 - Current
- Lead community outreach programs focusing on preventative health strategies and chronic disease management for diverse populations.
Perform high-quality clinical interventions in home settings, including IV line insertion, urethral catheterization, and NG intubation.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized, culturally competent care plans, ensuring dignity and optimal health outcomes.- Maintain meticulous Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to track patient progress and community health trends.
Registered public health nursing
Tema community 22 polyclinic
Tema
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Coordinated immunization programs and health screenings to improve population health outcomes and reduce health disparities.
- Provided direct, client-centered care to the aged and disabled babies in their homes, utilizing aseptic techniques for wound care and medication administration.
- Educated families and caregivers on infection prevention and control measures, including waste segregation and proper hand hygiene.
- Conducted community health needs assessments to identify and address local health priorities.
Registered public health nurse
Kyebi Government hospital
Kyebi
02.2017 - 01.2018
Conducted home visits to provide essential nursing care to sick persons and vulnerable groups within the community.
Managed specialized home care plans, ensuring strict adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols in domestic settings.
Advocated for patient needs by bridging the gap between community members and hospital-based medical services.
Facilitated health education sessions on hygiene and disease prevention to empower clients and improve community wellness
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Community Health Nursing
Community Health Nurses Training School
Akim Oda, GhanaSkills
- Community Assessment: Identifying health priorities and population needs
- Preventative Care: Coordinating immunization and screening programs
- Health Education: Training families and caregivers on chronic disease management
Public Advocacy: Developing culturally competent care plans to reduce health disparities- Invasive Procedures: Expert in IV insertion, NG intubation, and catheterization
- Wound Care: Advanced aseptic dressing and post-surgical management
- Vulnerable Populations: Specialized care for the aged, disabled, and complex pediatrics
- Medication Management: Safe administration and monitoring in domestic settings
- IPC Specialist: Expert in infection control and clinical waste management
- EMR Proficiency: Maintaining accurate digital records and health data
- Vital Signs Monitoring: Early detection of clinical deterioration
- Care Coordination: Collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams
Languages
Twi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
- Served with the United Nations mission in South Sudan.
Timeline
Registered public health nursing
37 military hospital
02.2021 - Current
Registered public health nursing
Tema community 22 polyclinic
02.2019 - 01.2020
Registered public health nurse
Kyebi Government hospital
02.2017 - 01.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Community Health Nursing
Community Health Nurses Training School