Collins Esuong Yamoah
Margate
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Nurse with 5 years of experience in mental health and physical nursing. Expertise in developing and implementing patient care plans that prioritize holistic, patient-centered approaches. Strong background in crisis intervention, therapeutic support, and maternal and neonatal care. Equipped with advanced clinical skills, critical thinking, and effective communication, fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse
Kwahu Praso Health Centre
Kwahu Praso
09.2020 - Current
- Consult and collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and other professionals to review and refine treatment plans.
- Provide psychotherapy and supportive care using methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), counseling, medication support, and psychoeducation.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and outcomes, ensuring clear communication of changes in treatment plans.
- Offer emotional support and education to patients and their families by building trust, listening actively, and providing helpful information and resources.
- Build effective therapeutic relationships with patients through empathy, compassion, respect, and cultural sensitivity.
- Monitored patients' progress by evaluating their response to treatment and identifying risks or emerging concerns.
- Coordinated mental health services by effectively communicating with external agencies, professionals, and community organizations to support patient care.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential harm to self or others and implement safety measures to minimize risks.
- Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards by following all policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Refer patients to psychiatrists, psychologists, or relevant specialists when further evaluation or interventions are required.
- Support patients in improving social skills by encouraging engagement in therapeutic activities, group sessions, and community-based programs.
- Deliver mental health nursing services across various settings including hospitals, clinics, community centers, schools, correctional facilities, and patients' homes.
- Stay updated on current research, best practices, and emerging trends through professional development activities such as workshops, courses, and conferences.
- Promote a calm, safe, and therapeutic ward environment conducive to healing and effective care delivery.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to address diverse mental health conditions, enhancing patient recovery.
- Monitor and promptly report any adverse reactions or side effects related to medications.
- Perform patient triage by evaluating both physical and psycho-social factors to determine urgency and prioritize care effectively.
- Worked in various psychiatric wards on rotation to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Managed a maximum of 20 patients daily, ensuring effective care and attention.
- Handled neuropsychiatric cases to address complex mental health needs.
Part-time mental health tutor
Atibie Nursing Midwifery Training College
Atibie
10.2024 - 09.2026
- Worked in mental health department.
- Managed diverse mental health cases.
- Utilized medical equipment for patient care.
- Mentored students in clinical practice and real-world health scenarios.
- CASES HANDLED: Schizophrenia, Depression, Personality Disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, Eating Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive Compulsory Disorder, Multiple personality disorder, Learning disability, alcohol and drug withdrawal, Bipolar disorders.
- EQUIPMENT USED: Pulse oximeter, ECG monitor, oxygen cylinder, Glucometer, handcuff, Electroconvulsive therapy machine, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope.
Staff Nurse
St. John of God Catholic Hospital
Sefwi Asafo
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Monitored behavioral changes through observation of mood, speech, sleep patterns, and interaction levels to identify early signs of relapse or deterioration.
- Conducting substance-use assessments to identify patterns of alcohol or drug misuse and determine appropriate detox or rehabilitation support.
- Implemented therapeutic activities including relaxation training, coping-skills workshops, and structured daily routines to enhance patient rehabilitation.
- Advocating for patients' rights and well-being by ensuring they receive humane treatment, informed consent, and access to necessary mental health resources.
- Assisting with admission and discharge procedures, including orientation to the ward, initial assessments, and preparing discharge summaries or referrals.
- Built therapeutic relationships to establish trust, encourage openness, and foster increased patient participation in treatment.
- Ensuring compliance with safety protocols such as contraband checks, environmental risk assessments, and regular ward safety inspections.
- Managed care for up to 80 patients
- Cared for neuropsychiatric patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing (RN)
Valley View University
Accra, GhanaDiploma - Registered Nursing (RN)
Psychiatric Nurses Training College
Ankaful, GhanaSkills
- Mental health care
- Patient assessment
- Patient safety
- Medication management
- Discharge planning
- Nursing process
- Clinical documentation
- Reporting & Documentation
- Report writing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Venipuncture
- Specimen collection
- Behavioral management
- De-escalation
- Critical thinking
- Data analysis
- Leadership
- First aid
Certification
- Safeguarding vulnerable adult and children
- Suicide prevention diagnosis and management
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Dementia Level 1
- Learning Disability Management
- Disaster and Risk Management
Licence Registration
- REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSE, GHANA (RMHNG), 01/2021
- REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH NURSE (RMHN), NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL, UNITED KINGDOM
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Nmc Registration Status
- REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSE, GHANA (RMHNG), 01/2021
- REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH NURSE (RMHN), NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL, UNITED KINGDOM
Professional Career Summary
- REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSE, GHANA (RMHNG), 01/2021
- REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH NURSE (RMHN), NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL, UNITED KINGDOM
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Part-time mental health tutor
Atibie Nursing Midwifery Training College
10.2024 - 09.2026
Senior Staff Nurse
Kwahu Praso Health Centre
09.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse
St. John of God Catholic Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing (RN)
Valley View University
Diploma - Registered Nursing (RN)
Psychiatric Nurses Training College