GIDEON KUSI APPIAH
MENTAL NURSE
Accra,Greater Accra Region
Summary
Compassionate Home Care Nurse with experience in patient support, care coordination and mental health promotion. Coordinates appointments with physicians, therapists and specialists, supports discharge planning and explains medical conditions clearly to patients and families. Known for safe practice, therapeutic communication and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
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1
Language
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Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Home care nurse
MRS MAGRETE LOKKO
Accra, GHANA
2025.01 - Current
- Adhered strictly all health safety guidelines reducing risk infections among clients.
- Coordinated appointments with physicians, therapists and specialists, ensuring seamless healthcare provision.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, promoting emotional well-being of patients.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care.
- Enhanced patient understanding of medical conditions through clear explanation and education.
- Collaborated effectively with doctors on discharge planning ensuring smooth transition from hospital to home-based care.
- Assisted in the performance of diagnostic tests to monitor patient health condition and progress.
Education
DIPLOMA IN REGISTRED COMMUNITY MENTAL NURSE - COMMUNITY MENTAL NURSE
PSYCHIATRIC NURSES TRAINING COLLEGE - ANKAFUL
GHANA 2021.01 - 2023.08
Certificate of Higher Education - SCIENCE
ST. ANDREWS SNENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
GHANA 2016.09 - 2019.04
Certificate of Basic Education -
CHRIST KIDS ACADEMY
GHANA /2013 - 2015.06
Skills
- Communication with multidisciplinary team
- Mental health promotion
- Understanding cultural sensitivities
- Holistic approach
- Outreach service provision
- Psychiatric treatment planning
- Community mental health practice
- Psychosocial education
- Suicide risk assessment
- Dementia care
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Risk Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide prevention
Languages
English
Intermediate
Affiliations
- singing and playing football
Certification
HAD A CERTIFICATE IN MENTAL HEALTH, RECOVERY AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION. APRIL 2022. UNDER THE QUALITYRIGHTS E-TRAINING.
Timeline
Home care nurse
MRS MAGRETE LOKKO
2025.01 - Current
DIPLOMA IN REGISTRED COMMUNITY MENTAL NURSE - COMMUNITY MENTAL NURSE
PSYCHIATRIC NURSES TRAINING COLLEGE - ANKAFUL
2021.01 - 2023.08
Certificate of Higher Education - SCIENCE
ST. ANDREWS SNENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2016.09 - 2019.04
Certificate of Basic Education -
CHRIST KIDS ACADEMY
/2013 - 2015.06