CECILIA FOSUAA
KUMASI
Summary
Skilled nurse offering over 4 years of experience in healthcare. Excellence in managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to facilitate palliative care. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level care assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Nurse
Ghana Health Service
Bono
09.2020 - Current
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Developed culturally sensitive educational materials addressing unique health concerns within diverse communities served by the clinic or hospital setting.
- Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
- Participated in community outreach events promoting public health resources and services available to local residents.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patient and family.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in community health nursing.
- Led quality improvement initiatives within the nursing team, resulting in enhanced patient safety and satisfaction.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective interventions for patients with complex health conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Managed immunization clinics, ensuring timely administration of vaccinations and reducing the spread of communicable diseases.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, contributing to the development of future healthcare professionals.
- Enhanced community health through delivering educational presentations on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Care Assistant
Ghana Health Service
Ashanti
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Conducted regular safety checks on equipment used in patient care to ensure proper functionality and mitigate risks.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, documenting changes in condition or response to treatment interventions.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to medical staff.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts by helping patients perform prescribed exercises and follow personalized therapy plans.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Administered medications under supervision of licensed healthcare providers, following established protocols for dosage accuracy and timing.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Education
Diploma - Community Health Services
Community Health Nursing And Midwifery Training,Tanoso
Ahafo08.2017
WASSCE - General Art
Anglican Senior High School - Kumasi
Kumasi 06.2013
District Assembly Experimental JHS
Kumasi06.2009
Skills
- Health Education
- Diet and Nutrition
- Nutrition counseling
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Community Program Referrals
- Preventive Healthcare
- Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Home care
- Home healthcare
- Family planning services education
- Preventive health
- Infection Control
- Public Speaking
- Sexual Health Education
- Family Planning Services
- First Aid
- At-risk patient care
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Twi
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Community Health Nurse
Ghana Health Service
09.2020 - Current
Care Assistant
Ghana Health Service
04.2018 - 04.2020
Diploma - Community Health Services
Community Health Nursing And Midwifery Training,Tanoso
WASSCE - General Art
Anglican Senior High School - Kumasi
District Assembly Experimental JHS