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Bismark Asiedu

Saltpond

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with Number years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Area of expertise specialty. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Ministry Of Health
04.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans focused on mental health needs.
  • Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
  • Promoted recovery and wellness by providing psychoeducation to patients and their families on coping strategies and available resources.
  • Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing timely follow-up care, assessing progress, and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
  • Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy in treatment decisions while maintaining a therapeutic alliance that fosters trust and open communication.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance social skills development, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution among patients with varying diagnoses.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
  • Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate electronic records of patient interactions, assessments, and interventions.
  • Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
  • Prevented medication errors by carefully reviewing prescriptions from psychiatrists before administering medication in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Enhanced overall quality of care through participation in ongoing professional development opportunities related to mental health nursing best practices.
  • Maintained a safe therapeutic environment that promoted healing by following infection control protocols within the psychiatric unit setting.
  • Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes.
  • Contributed to decreased emergency room visits by effectively triaging incoming calls from patients experiencing mental health crises or seeking support resources.
  • Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
  • Supported newly licensed nurses in their orientation process by serving as a preceptor and providing guidance on clinical practice within mental health nursing.
  • Assisted with program development initiatives to establish or expand mental health services within the facility based on identified needs.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments to track patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
  • Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
  • Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
  • Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
  • Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
  • Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Typist

Kingdom Publication
04.2013 - 04.2015
  • Increased typing accuracy by implementing proofreading and editing techniques.
  • Enhanced document formatting for better readability and presentation.
  • Expedited data entry tasks with efficient typing speed and accuracy.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time, ensuring high-quality work.
  • Supported administrative staff by transcribing meeting minutes and distributing them promptly.
  • Assisted in creating company newsletters, contributing to a positive work environment and fostering employee engagement.
  • Organized digital files and documents, streamlining workflow processes for increased efficiency.
  • Managed sensitive information by maintaining strict confidentiality, supporting the integrity of the organization.
  • Consistently met deadlines for typed reports, contributing to a productive work environment.
  • Streamlined office communication by effectively distributing memos, notices, and announcements.
  • Developed custom templates for frequently used documents, saving time and resources for the company.
  • Reduced errors in typed materials with thorough proofreading skills and attention to detail.
  • Facilitated smooth office operations by creating well-organized filing systems for paper and digital records.
  • Contributed to improving interdepartmental communication through timely transcription of meeting notes.
  • Increased overall office efficiency with proficient typing skills in various software programs.
  • Delivered accurate correspondence to clients, helping maintain strong business relationships.
  • Provided support during peak periods while maintaining high-quality output under pressure.
  • Completed complex typing assignments on time demonstrating adaptability in various subject matters.
  • Maintained professionalism when handling confidential information as per company policies.
  • Improved department workflow through consistent completion of assigned tasks within given deadlines.
  • Typed official correspondence and reports from handwritten notes and other information sources.
  • Organized and maintained precise confidential personnel files.
  • Organized and prioritized proofreading, spell checking, document filing and data entry.
  • Created and modified corporate documents and forms.
  • Accurately typed Number words per minute with no errors.
  • Completed basic calculations and formulas to verify data accuracy prior to entry.
  • Reviewed and corrected digital files of book drafts, story drafts and editorials.
  • Designed documents, brochures and contract bids in Adobe InDesign.
  • Prepared statistical reports with relevant company data and statistics.
  • Transcribed meeting minutes into digital format and stored in data repository.
  • Typed legal briefs, reports and court petitions using correct legal format and design guidelines for documents.
  • Typed letters, memos and other correspondence for staff, using various software programs.
  • Checked completed work for proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and format.
  • Used specialized techniques and shortcuts to improve typing speed and meet deadlines.
  • Prepared data by compiling and sorting information.
  • Researched online and offline sources to obtain information for official documents or correspondence.
  • Entered data into databases in alphabetic and numerical order.
  • Interacted with public on phone and at reception desk to answer questions and resolve issues.
  • Proofread and typed various legal documents for attorneys and law firms.
  • Verified data entered into database by reviewing, correcting and deleting data.
  • Secured information by completing database backups.

Education

Diplomat - Psychiatry

Ankaful Psychiatric Nurses Training College
Cape Coast
09.2019

Certificate - General Art

Saltpond Methodist High School
Saltpond
08.2015

Certificate -

Oxford Preparatory School
Saltpond
08.2012

Skills

  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Family Support
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Behavioral Management
  • HIPAA
  • Counseling
  • Patient Health Education
  • Medication Administration
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Pain Management
  • Mental health counseling
  • Clinical Quality Improvement
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Records Maintenance
  • Psychoeducation Delivery
  • Individualized care planning
  • Self-Harm Prevention
  • Psychiatric assessment
  • Psychosocial Rehabilitation
  • Suicide Risk Assessment
  • Assertive community treatment
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Anger Management
  • Recovery-oriented approach
  • Stress Reduction Strategies
  • Supportive Counseling
  • Student Precepting
  • Infection Control
  • Trauma recovery
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Case Management
  • Patient consultation
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Documentation
  • Needs Assessment
  • Patient Examination
  • Rehabilitation Assistance
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Care Coordination
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Wound Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Diagnostic Test Evaluations
  • Family planning services education
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Initial Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
  • Routine Examinations
  • CPR/AED
  • Multitasking
  • Well visit procedures
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Patient Education
  • Training staff
  • Medical Supply Management
  • Excellent Communication
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
  • Organizational Skills
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • ICD-9 forms
  • Acute care expertise
  • Time Management
  • Intake and discharge
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Emergency Diagnostics
  • Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
  • Pediatric Basic Trauma Life Support (PBTLS)
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-Solving
  • Professionalism
  • Microsoft Office
  • Written Communication
  • Neonatal Resuscitation

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
  • Supervised team of Number staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
  • Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
  • Achieved Result by introducing Software for Type tasks.
  • Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Ministry Of Health
04.2022 - Current

Typist

Kingdom Publication
04.2013 - 04.2015

Diplomat - Psychiatry

Ankaful Psychiatric Nurses Training College

Certificate - General Art

Saltpond Methodist High School

Certificate -

Oxford Preparatory School

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