CECILIA OFORI DANQUAH
Accra
Summary
I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Experienced and a skilled mental health nurse with exceptional communication skills caring for all forms of Psychiatric conditions in adults, children, and the elderly in care settings. I am seeking for challenging and rewarding work opportunities where I can fully utilize my skills and knowledge to help achieve organizational goals, enrich lives, and restore hope to my clients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Officer- Full Time
Pantang Psychiatry Hospital: Acute Psychiatric Ward
Accra, Ghana
03.2020 - Current
- Care for patients with acute conditions - building relationships and responding to their physical and emotional needs, while delivering effective care.
- Oversee care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Administer patients' medications and treatments and monitoring response.
- Deal with the specific symptoms of mental illness, de-escalating stressful situations and helping patients overcome challenges.
- Organize group therapy sessions, including social and artistic events, aimed at promoting patients' mental recovery and ensure that planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively.
- Educate patients, and families on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educate patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Ensure that plans of care for patients are written and updated and that all observations, documentation and communication are accurate ensuring that appropriate care is given accordingly.
- Mentored new nursing staff members through orientation and training programs, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Managed medication administration accurately and safely, reducing the risk of adverse drug events among patients.
School Nurse- Locum
Gracefield School
Accra, Ghana
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Provided compassionate care for sick or injured students while communicating effectively with parents regarding treatment plans.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Promoted a healthy school environment through the development of effective illness prevention strategies, safety, and hygiene education.
- Reduced absenteeism by identifying and addressing major health concerns affecting student attendance.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Conducted student hearing and vision screenings and verifying vaccination records.
- Checked students’ temperatures when fever is suspected and administering first aid and CPR.
Senior Staff Nurse- Full Time
Pantang Psychiatry Hospital: Acute Psychiatric Ward
Accra, Ghana
03.2015 - 02.2020
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Dealt with the specific symptoms of mental illness, de-escalating stressful situations and helping patients overcome challenges.
- Organized group therapy sessions, including social and artistic events, aimed at promoting patients' mental recovery.
- 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.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications, vital signs monitoring to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Staff Nurse
Pantang Psychiatry Hospital: Medical OPD & Emergency Unit
Accra, Ghana
03.2012 - 02.2015
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Communicated with patients and reassured them and their families.
- Allocated tasks based on the skills of students staffs and supervised them in the ward.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Streamlined medication administration processes to reduce errors and ensure accuracy.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
Nurse Intern
Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital
Mampong- Akuapim, Ghana
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Promoted a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, ensuring accurate dosages for optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in a timely manner.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Assisted with successful completion of daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding or assisting with ambulation for patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by diligently monitoring vital signs and promptly addressing concerns.
- Delivered high-quality wound care, effectively reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
- Actively enhanced my knowledge in rotations of antenatal and labour units, medical and surgical units, public health and vaccination, pediatric and, emergency services.
Nurse Volunteer
Mother Love Hospital
Accra Ghana
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Aided smooth transitions from acute care settings to home or long-term care facilities by coordinating discharge planning effectively with other team members.
- Provided high quality care to approximately 5 patients per day on 22 -bed unit.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols by diligently maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors alike.
- Promoted optimal healing conditions for wound management through diligent monitoring of progress and appropriate interventions when needed.
- Contributed to the improvement of nursing practices through active participation in staff meetings, trainings, and workshops.
- Supported the achievement of organizational goals by actively participating in various volunteer projects, such as health fairs and community outreach events.
Education
Diploma In Mental Health Nursing - Nursing
Pantang Nurses Training College
Accra- Ghana 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Ofori Panin Senior High School
Kukurantumi- Eastern Region08-2005
Skills
- Empathy and compassionate
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Punctuality and reliable
- Details oriented and work under pressure
- Knowledgeable and practically skilled
- Good communication skills
- Ethical and professionalism
- Critical thinker and initiator
- Physically and mentally strong
- Multi tasking
- Managerial skills
- Trustworthiness
Certification
- Mental Health Act, 2024,Response to aggressive patients, 2024, Basic Life Support, First Aid and CPR, 2024, Communication, Privacy & Confidentiality skills, 2024.
References
- Available on Request
Languages
English
First Language
Akan Twi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Nursing Officer- Full Time
Pantang Psychiatry Hospital: Acute Psychiatric Ward
03.2020 - Current
School Nurse- Locum
Gracefield School
06.2016 - 06.2020
Senior Staff Nurse- Full Time
Pantang Psychiatry Hospital: Acute Psychiatric Ward
03.2015 - 02.2020
Staff Nurse
Pantang Psychiatry Hospital: Medical OPD & Emergency Unit
03.2012 - 02.2015
Nurse Intern
Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2011
Nurse Volunteer
Mother Love Hospital
08.2010 - 12.2010
Diploma In Mental Health Nursing - Nursing
Pantang Nurses Training College
High School Diploma -
Ofori Panin Senior High School