Angela Bemma Owusu
Obuasi
Summary
Energetic and compassionate with strong commitment to patient care and well-being over the last 15 years. Seeking employment with a patient-oriented healthcare Organization which appreciates employees’ value and creates rewards based on employee performance and commitment to the organizational wellbeing.
Dedicated to making significant impact on patient health and recovery.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Officer (Registered Community Nurse)
Obuasi East Municipal Health Directorate
12.2023 - Current
- Responsibilities:
- Care of the aged.
- Ensure confidentialities in healthcare systems.
- Report writing and records keeping.
- Cleaning and dressing of wounds/sores
- Administering prescribed medications and treatment of minor ailments
- Giving antenatal and postnatal services to clients
- Rendering family planning services
- Covid-19 prevention, care and other protocols.
- Facilitating /Providing health education on disease prevention and health promotion
- Immunizations and vaccine applications
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering understanding of treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff, facilitating timely interventions when necessary.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved patient outcomes and reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Provided high-quality patient education on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering patients in their own healthcare decisions.
- Mentored new nursing staff members through orientation and training programs, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring patients maintained dignity and comfort during their final moments.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities for personal growth and advancement within the field of nursing.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Championed a culture of safety by consistently modeling best practices in nursing care, reporting errors or near misses promptly, and encouraging open communication among team members.
- Coordinated large-scale community health initiatives aimed at improving access to healthcare services and reducing health disparities among vulnerable populations.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Implementing nursing care plan for the aged and the vulnerable
- Home visits
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Monitoring weight of children between the ages of 0 - 5years
Education
Diploma - Community Health Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
11-2016
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Infection prevention
- Disease prevention
- Continuing education
- Health promotion
- Patient relations
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- Presidential Honor for Distinguished Service (During the Peak of the COVID-19
Pandemic) - Chlorhexidine Gel for Umbilical Cord Care Training
- Maternal & Child Health Improvement strategy (MCHIS) Training
- HIV/AIDS Legal, Stigma, Discrimination and Confidentiality Issues /
- Management & Documentation of the Labour Process
- Training in Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) for Sustainable Nutrition Improvement through Market-based Approach
- Customer Care
Timeline
Nursing Officer (Registered Community Nurse)
Obuasi East Health Directorate
12.2023 - Current
Diploma - Community Health Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
References
- Stella, Obeng Dapaah, Municipal Public Health Nurse, mannystel1@yahoo.com, +233246438563, Ghana
- John, Okwan Addae, Senior Wellness Officer, addaejohn@yahoo.com, +233242814520, Ghana
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, Child care, Chatting with clients and other stake holders, Cooking
Training
- Presidential Honour for Distinguished Service (During the Peak of the COVID-19 Pandemic)
- Chlorhexidine Gel for Umbilical Cord Care Training
- Maternal & Child Health Improvement strategy (MCHIS) Training
- HIV/AIDS Legal, Stigma, Discrimination and Confidentiality Issues
- Management & Documentation of the Labour Process
- Customer Care
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above details furnished by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
PROMOTIONS
- Nursing officer (RCN) (December 4, 2023)
- Senior Staff Nurse (RCN) (June 14, 2021)
- Staff Nurse (RCN) (Converted in March 1, 2018)
- Principal Community Health Nurse (April 1, 2017)
- Senior Community Nurse (April 1, 2014)
- First Appointment as Community Health Nurse (April 1, 2009)
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