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Dennis  Kwaku Owusu

Dennis Kwaku Owusu

Koforidua

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

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Psychiatric Nurse

Asamankese Government Hospital
06.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions based on patient status and needs.
  • Co-facilitated and taught coping skills in wellness and multi-family groups.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Psychiatric Nurse

Asonomaso Government Hospital
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • 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.

Education

Diploma - Mental Health Nursing

Nursing Training College-pantang
Accra
06.2019

Certificate - General Art

Ghana High School
Koforidua
04.2014

Skills

  • Patient Admission
  • Progress Evaluation
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Effective Writing
  • Mental Health Disorders
  • Eating Disorders

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Community Psychiatric Nurse

Asamankese Government Hospital
06.2022 - Current

Psychiatric Nurse

Asonomaso Government Hospital
04.2021 - 05.2022

Diploma - Mental Health Nursing

Nursing Training College-pantang

Certificate - General Art

Ghana High School
Dennis Kwaku Owusu