Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Personal Information
References
Hobbies and Interests
Training
Timeline
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ESTHER ANIM

ESTHER ANIM

Registered Mental health Nurse
KANESHIE-ACCRA

Summary

To achieve high academic status so as to work effectively in any field of endeavor to ensure satisfactory service to humanity and my immediate environment.

A qualified registered Mental Health Nurse, uses excellent communication skills to elicit client requirements and develop a strong relationship with clients and co-workers. Demonstrates strong problem solving capabilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Educator

Ministry of Health
09.2020 - Current
  • Assessed educational needs of trainees and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures.
  • Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.
  • Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within Specialty to serve as informational resource to students.

Head of Mental Health and Counselling Unit

Abuakwa Polyclinic
05.2018 - 04.2020
  • Assessment of patient for diagnosis and proper treatment
  • Preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the District Health Directorate
  • Supervision of staff at the unit
  • Preparation of budget for the unit
  • Nursing care
  • Counselling of clients
  • Attending Heads of department meetings.

Senior Staff Nurse

12- Steps Rehabilitation Centre, Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Teaching of step work
  • Group therapy
  • Report writing
  • Assisting clients in the organization of Alcoholic/Narcotic Anonymous meetings.

Staff nurse

Counseling Unit, Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Counselling
  • Assisting clients in the organization of Alcoholic/Narcotic Anonymous meetings.

Staff nurse

Volta ward (chronic ward), Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Nursing care
  • Report writing
  • Facilitating group therapies.

Out Patient Department, Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
09.2013 - 12.2013
  • Assessment of patient for diagnosis and proper treatment
  • Nursing care
  • History taking.

Education

Bsc. Community Mental Health Nursing -

University Of Cape Coast
05.2017

Diploma, Mental Health Nursing -

Ankaful Nurses’ Training College
01.2010

Senior Secondary School Certificate ( SSCCE ) -

Mfantseman Girls’ Secondary School
01.2005

Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) -

Cosmos Basic School
01.2002

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Curriculum Creation
  • Teaching strategies
  • Presentation Skills
  • Professional Development
  • Student Evaluation
  • Supervising students

Languages

English
Twi

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/09/87
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Ghanaian
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Mrs. Mabel Verstraaten-Bortier (DMin), Counsellor and Lecturer, +23354376824
  • Miss. Linda Attipoe, Nursing Officer, Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital, +233243876163/+233206604630
  • Hajia Hafiz Burhanatu, Vice Principal, Nursing and Midwifery Training college, Tepa, +233244854200

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Counseling
  • Listening

Training

  • 08/01/19, Mental Health, Human Rights and Recovery, Quality Rights E-Training, World Health Organization
  • 10/01/17, Refresher Training on Alcohol / Drug Rehabilitation, Hopeful Way Foundation, Conference Hall, Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
  • 06/01/16, Alcohol / Drug Rehabilitation, Hopeful Way Foundation, Conference Hall, Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
  • 09/01/14, Mental State Assessment and Recovery Model in Mental Health Care, Care and Action in Mental Health for Africa (CAMHA)
  • 09/01/13, Clinical Risk Assessment and Management AND Managing Physical Health in Mental Health, Care and Action in Mental Health for Africa (CAMHA)

Timeline

Nurse Educator

Ministry of Health
09.2020 - Current

Head of Mental Health and Counselling Unit

Abuakwa Polyclinic
05.2018 - 04.2020

Senior Staff Nurse

12- Steps Rehabilitation Centre, Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2016

Staff nurse

Counseling Unit, Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2015

Staff nurse

Volta ward (chronic ward), Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2014

Out Patient Department, Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
09.2013 - 12.2013

Bsc. Community Mental Health Nursing -

University Of Cape Coast

Diploma, Mental Health Nursing -

Ankaful Nurses’ Training College

Senior Secondary School Certificate ( SSCCE ) -

Mfantseman Girls’ Secondary School

Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) -

Cosmos Basic School
ESTHER ANIMRegistered Mental health Nurse