Voluntary Community Health Nurse
Tsanakpe Health Center
11.2024 - Current
- Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
- Participated in community outreach events promoting public health resources and services available to local residents.
- Enhanced community health through delivering educational presentations on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, contributing to the development of future healthcare professionals.
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
- Participated in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in community health nursing.
- Managed immunization clinics, ensuring timely administration of vaccinations and reducing the spread of communicable diseases.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers and patients'' families, facilitating communication and fostering trust.
- Utilized advanced communication techniques to foster rapport with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, contributing to a positive care experience for all involved parties.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective interventions for patients with complex health conditions.
- Provided case management services for high-risk populations such as pregnant women, infants, elderly individuals, and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using evidence-based methods to inform continuous improvement efforts aimed at maximizing community impact.
- Developed culturally sensitive educational materials addressing unique health concerns within diverse communities served by the clinic or hospital setting.
- Led quality improvement initiatives within the nursing team, resulting in enhanced patient safety and satisfaction.
- Conducted assessments of social determinants of health impacting patient wellbeing and factored these into holistic care approaches designed around each individual''s unique circumstances.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects in collaboration with provider.
- Streamlined patient documentation by implementing electronic health records system, leading to increased efficiency in data management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
