Elsie Owusu
Tema
Summary
Experienced mental health nurse with a proven track record of providing compassionate and evidence-based care to individuals struggling with various mental health challenges. Skilled in assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions, with a strong emphasis on fostering a safe and supportive environment for patients. Proficient in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, implementing best practices, and advocating for the well-being of clients. Dedicated to ongoing professional development and committed to promoting mental health awareness and destigmatization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Nurse
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
06.2019 - Current
- Provides treatment, therapy, clinical support, continuing care, residential support and rehabilitation services
- Conducts comprehensive and specific mental health assessments
- Reported and evaluated interventions and health care services
- Administers, supervises and monitors medications prescribed and initiates appropriate interventions
- Maintains records of treatment and progress
- Assesses and manages client's case with acute and long-term moderate to severe mental illness
- Assists in the provision of liaison, consultation and education with other agencies
- Communicates with patients about their problems and discusses the best way to plan and deliver their care
- Ensures correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitors results of treatment
- Provides treatment, therapy, clinical support, continuing care, residential support, and rehabilitation services
- Conducts comprehensive and specific mental health assessments
- Maintains records of treatment and progress
- Assesses and manages client's case with acute and long-term moderate to severe mental illness.
General Nurse
Ghana International Trade Fair Center Clinic
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Developed nursing care treatment plan
- Wound Dressing
- Educated patients
- Administered medication and treatment to the patient
- Assisting doctors
- Develop treatment plans and discuss and explain them to the patient.
Rotational Nurse
La General Hospital
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Assessed patient vitals and took laboratory samples for testing
- Provided nursing comfort and care for patients
- Monitored patient's health
- Administered medicine and treatment to patients
- Taught patients how to manage their illness and injury.
Mental Health Nurse
Accra Psychiatry Hospital
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Provided treatment, therapy, clinical support, continuing care, residential support and rehabilitation services
- Conducted comprehensive and specific mental health assessments
- Reported and evaluated interventions and health care services
- Administered, supervised and monitored medications prescribed and initiated appropriate interventions
- Maintained records of treatment and progress
- Assessed and managed client's case with acute and long-term moderate to severe mental illness
- Assisted in the provision of liaison, consultation and education with other agencies
- Communicated with patients about their problems and discussed the best way to plan and deliver their care
- Ensured correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitored results of treatment
- Provided treatment, therapy, clinical support, continuing care, residential support, and rehabilitation services
- Conducted comprehensive and specific mental health assessments
- Maintained records of treatment and progress
- Assessed and managed client's case with acute and long-term moderate to severe mental illness.
Mental Health Nurse
Ankaful Psychiatry Hospital
03.2011 - 01.2012
- Communicated with patients about their problems and discussed the best way to plan and deliver their care
- Ensured correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitored results of treatment
- Implemented 'de-escalation' techniques to help people manage their emotions and behaviour
- Participated in group and one-to-one therapy sessions, both individually and with other health professionals
- Helped in developing patients' social skills.
Education
Diploma in Mental Health Nursing -
Ankaful Psychiatric Nurses Training College School
12.2010
Skills
- Good understanding of the theories of mental health and illness
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong accomplished experience in community mental health nursing
- Exceptional knowledge of the current mental health and other relevant legislation
- Solid understanding of the National Standards for Mental Health Services
- Superior nursing and assessment skills
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Certification
Ghana Registered Nurse and Midwifery Council (GRNWC), Ghana Nursing and Midwife Association (GNMA)
Languages
English
Twi
Personal Information
- Title: Registered Metal Health Nurse
- Date of Birth: 05/08/85
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Ghanaian
References
- Based on request
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Teaching
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information provided reflects my true self and is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Mental Health Nurse
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
06.2019 - Current
General Nurse
Ghana International Trade Fair Center Clinic
03.2018 - 11.2018
Mental Health Nurse
Accra Psychiatry Hospital
06.2017 - 09.2017
Rotational Nurse
La General Hospital
09.2016 - 11.2017
Mental Health Nurse
Ankaful Psychiatry Hospital
03.2011 - 01.2012
Diploma in Mental Health Nursing -
Ankaful Psychiatric Nurses Training College School
Ghana Registered Nurse and Midwifery Council (GRNWC), Ghana Nursing and Midwife Association (GNMA)
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