Ernest Asamoah
Kumasi
Summary
Compassionate and highly productive healthcare professional with a public health nursing background, specializing in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Recognized for excellence in patient outcomes and collaborative teamwork, with a strong focus on quality improvement as the focal point in my current facility. Awarded the 2019 Overall Best Nurse Award (Atwima Nwabiagya North District) and received the Presidential Honor for distinguished frontline service during the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2023. Adept at prioritizing patient needs and delivering optimal care in high-pressure environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Registered Nurse
Ghana health service ( Asuofua Polyclinic )
Kumasi
04.2017 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments, checking of vitals, treatments and medications.
- Conducted health screenings for individuals and communities to identify potential health risks.
- Conducting Antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinic and dispensing of Antiretroviral drugs to clients
- Taking client samples for viral load testing
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Spearheading facility quality improvement team
- Developed community health promotion programs to improve public health outcomes.
- Entered client records in centralized database ( E-tracker ) for progress tracking.
- Provided patients with post-discharge follow-up and recommended available counseling programs.
- Offered information, answered questions from public while vaccinating them during 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
Student Nurse
Taifa Polyclinic
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Staff Nurse.
- Spoon fed patients who needed assistance
- Assisting patient in personal hygiene
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including vitals, assessments, and lab results.
- Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
Dispensary Assistant
Suntreso Government Hospital
Kumasi
11.2010 - 09.2013
- Maintained cleanliness of dispensary by stocking shelves, cleaning work areas, and organizing dispensing trays
- Performed inventory management tasks such as restocking shelves, tracking sales trends, ordering new stock.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency within the dispensary setting.
- Pre packing of drugs to be dispensed to patients
- Dispensing of medications to clients and patients
- Educating patients and clients on adherences,side effects and contraindications of medication
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diploma in Public Health Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi11-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Certificate in Community Health Nursing
Nurse’s And Midwifery Training College
Sunyani-Tanoso11-2015
Skills
- Infection Control
- Chronic Disease Management
- Public Health
- Client Counseling
- Medical records and documentation
- Immunization Administration
- Client Services
- Compassionate
- Patient Assessments
- Client Engagement
- Electronic Medical Records
- Team work player
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Public Health Registered Nurse
Ghana health service ( Asuofua Polyclinic )
04.2017 - Current
Student Nurse
Taifa Polyclinic
07.2014 - 09.2014
Dispensary Assistant
Suntreso Government Hospital
11.2010 - 09.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Diploma in Public Health Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Certificate in Community Health Nursing
Nurse’s And Midwifery Training College
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