BLESSING ISAAC POKU KUSI
KUMASI GHANA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience at Ghana Health Service, excelling in patient advocacy and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and critical thinking. Skilled in medication administration and committed to workplace safety, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
KUMASI
04.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Facilitated patient discharges by coordinating with medical teams, social workers, case managers, and other support staff.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry advancements.
- Prevented infections through diligent adherence to infection control policies, including proper hand hygiene techniques and equipment sterilization procedures.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical skills and professional development.
STAFF NURSE
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
KUMASI
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
SECURITY GUARD
JIDEM SECURITY SERVICES
KUMASI
07.2013 - 01.2014
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING - GENERAL NURSING
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
KUMASI GHANA11.2017
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Security camera monitoring
- Patrolling
- Workplace safety
- Work ethic
- Punctuality
- Security protocols
- CCTV monitoring
- Incident reporting
- Emergency response
- Physical fitness
- Reporting skills
- First aid certified
- English fluency
- Keen observer
- Emergency awareness
- Surveillance
- Access control
- Security operations experience
- Complex Problem-solving
- Self-defense
- Report preparation
- Physical stamina
- Emergency management
- Reliability
- Event security
- Mobile patrols
- Threat assessment
- ID verification
- Personal security
- Relationship building and management
- Patrol techniques
- Document preparation
- Alarm systems
- Crime prevention
- Superb surveillance skills
- Vehicle inspections
- Sensitive information handling
- Body language analysis
- Legible report writing
Certification
1. DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING
2. PROFESSIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE
Additional Information
I possess good driving skills and I am able to operate both manual and automatic geared cars
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
04.2024 - Current
STAFF NURSE
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
04.2021 - 04.2024
SECURITY GUARD
JIDEM SECURITY SERVICES
07.2013 - 01.2014
DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING - GENERAL NURSING
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY