ANITA ASSEWRLAA NKRUMAH
Horsham
Summary
Highly trained and compassionate Psychiatric and Health Care Assistant with over 10 years of experience providing patient-centered care in psychiatric and general healthcare settings. Skilled in supporting patients with mental health conditions, administering treatments, and assisting with daily activities. Known for excellent communication skills, empathy, and a strong commitment to patient well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Harmony Health Care
London
02.2024 - Current
- Assist with NGT feeds, ensuring proper nutrition and hydration for patients
- Provide emotional support and counseling to clients and families, addressing healthcare needs and concerns
- Assist patients with mobility issues, ensuring safe and efficient movement and transportation
- Support patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and feeding
- Assist in the implementation of individualized care plans and therapeutic activities.
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
St Lucy Hospital
Tamale
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Provide comprehensive case management services, develop treatment plans, and connect clients and families to appropriate resources
- Utilize multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat patients with memory difficulties and dementia
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions for mentally ill patients, fostering a supportive environment
- Administer medications and treatments, observing and recording patient responses to adjust care plans as necessary
- Conduct mental health assessments and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and modify individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
St Lucy Hospital
Tamale
05.2014 - 09.2019
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments
- Performing wound care, including cleaning and dressing wounds
- Assisting patients with personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, oral care)
- Educating patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and home care requirements
- Responding to emergencies and providing life-saving interventions
- Assisting with prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal care
- Acting as a patient advocate to ensure their needs and preferences are respected.
Education
BSc Mental Health Nursing -
University of Health and Allied Science
01.2022
Diploma in Mental Health Nursing -
Kintampo College of Health
01.2019
Certificate in Nurse Assistant -
Nalerigu
01.2013
Skills
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Organizational and Time Management Skills
- Leadership and Team Collaboration
- Effective Problem-Solving Abilities
- High Emotional Intelligence
Certification
- CSTF Mandatory & Statutory Care Certificates
- Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression Training
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented individualized care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Recognized for exceptional case management and therapeutic communication skills by supervisors and peers.
- Achieved consistently high patient satisfaction scores through effective treatment and crisis intervention strategies.
Core Values Qualities
- Discipline
- Commitment
- Courage
- Compassion
- Caring
- Dependability
Area Of Expertise
- Patient Care and Support
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Assessment
- Epilepsy Management
- Crisis Management and Intervention
- Clinical Assessments and Monitoring
- Residential and Inpatient Care
- Patient Rehabilitation
Coursework
- Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression Training
- Dementia Care Best Practices
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery
Equipment Handled
- Thermometers
- Glucometers
- Sphygmomanometers
- Computers and Patient Monitoring Systems
- Pulse Oximeters
- Defibrillators
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Twi
- Dagbani
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Harmony Health Care
02.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
St Lucy Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
St Lucy Hospital
05.2014 - 09.2019
BSc Mental Health Nursing -
University of Health and Allied Science
Diploma in Mental Health Nursing -
Kintampo College of Health
Certificate in Nurse Assistant -
Nalerigu
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