HAWA ABUKARI
Accra
Summary
Aspiring Nurse Manager with over 20 years of experience in nursing and education, including 12 years at Accra Psychiatric Hospital and 10 years as a Health Tutor. Committed to delivering evidence-based nursing education and enhancing patient recovery through scholarly research. Strong team player with proven ability to work under pressure and engage effectively with diverse populations. Currently pursuing a doctorate in mental health nursing to further contribute to the field and mentor future nurses.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief Health Tutor
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Teshie
02.2024 - Current
- Contributed to development of teaching timetable for optimal course scheduling.
- Supervised tutors and students, ensuring adherence to academic standards.
- Monitored student performance and provided constructive feedback on progress.
- Guided and supported students through counseling and academic assistance.
- Produced comprehensive academic reports detailing student achievements.
- Evaluated tutors and reported findings to enhance instructional quality.
- Coordinated organization and execution of semester assessments and examinations.
- Oversaw practical fieldwork for students, ensuring safety and compliance.
Principal Health Tutor
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Teshie
02.2019 - 01.2024
- Supervised activities of tutors and students to enhance academic engagement.
- Provided constructive feedback on academic performance to promote student success.
- Guided and supported students through counseling and mentorship initiatives.
- Produced comprehensive academic reports to track student progress.
- Coordinated semester assessments and examinations to ensure effective evaluation.
- Collected and submitted assessment results for administrative review.
- Organized orientation sessions for new students, preceptors, and tutors to facilitate smooth transitions.
- Oversaw supervision of student projects and research work to maintain quality standards.
Senior Health Tutor
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Teshie
08.2015 - 02.2018
- Developed lesson plans for assigned courses to enhance student engagement.
- Applied effective teaching strategies to cultivate skills in health students.
- Obtained necessary resources to support impactful teaching and learning experiences.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Supervised practical fieldwork, ensuring adherence to academic standards.
- Participated in planning and execution of examination resits and assessments.
- Prepared examination questions and marking schemes for moderation approval.
- Contributed to academic calendar development and teaching timetable organization.
Senior Nursing Officer (Charge Nurse, Male Infirmary I)
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
Accra
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Provided leadership for nursing team to enhance departmental performance.
- Ensured safe, therapeutic environment through strict adherence to patient care protocols.
- Investigated incident reports on patient safety and provided staff counseling.
- Maintained inventory of specialized medical items, ensuring constant availability.
- Participated in ward rounds to assess and address patient needs effectively.
- Engaged patients in diversional, group, and individualized therapies to promote recovery.
- Conducted health promotion programs to educate patients on well-being practices.
- Established effective communication with staff and patients to foster a collaborative atmosphere.
Nursing Officer (Charge Nurse, Female Ward II)
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
Accra
02.2012 - 01.2015
- Led nursing team within ward/unit to ensure high standards of patient care and dignity.
- Organized and managed nursing activities, promoting respect for patients at all times.
- Supervised nursing staff, assessing training needs to enhance skill sets and performance.
- Investigated incident reports related to patient safety and counseled staff on improvements.
- Maintained a safe therapeutic environment, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Managed inventory of specialized items, guaranteeing availability for patient care.
- Participated in ward rounds, discussing treatment plans with patients and families.
- Ensured accurate documentation of nursing care activities to support quality assurance.
Senior Staff Nurse (Male Ward II)
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
Accra
02.2009 - 01.2012
- Conducted ward clinical audits to ensure compliance with practice standards.
- Assigned duties and supervised staff to maintain high-quality care.
- Prepared daily bed state and diet sheets in collaboration with diet therapist.
- Organized and participated in ward rounds to assess patient care.
- Managed ward operations in absence of unit manager, ensuring continuity of care.
- Evaluated patient care programs and monitored effects of psychotropic medications.
- Counseled patients and families, fostering understanding of treatment plans.
- Coordinated health promotion programs and screening exercises for patients.
Staff Nurse (Female Ward I)
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
Accra
02.2004 - 01.2009
- Provided bed baths to critically ill patients while preventing pressure sores.
- Maintained personal hygiene of patients to promote comfort and dignity.
- Participated in ward rounds to discuss patient care and progress.
- Charted vital signs and administered medications accurately and timely.
- Managed patient admissions, discharges, and documentation of data.
- Planned and implemented individualized care plans for patients.
- Supervised auxiliary staff and conducted training sessions to enhance performance.
- Organized health promotion programs and screening exercises for patients.
Internship (Children’s Ward)
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
Accra
11.2003 - 01.2004
- Administered bed baths to critically ill patients, preventing pressure sores.
- Maintained personal hygiene standards for all patients.
- Participated in ward rounds to discuss patient care and progress.
- Monitored vital signs, documented findings, and administered medications.
- Managed admissions, discharges, and patient documentation efficiently.
- Planned and implemented comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Supervised auxiliary staff while assigning tasks effectively.
- Conducted health promotion programs and organized screening exercises.
Pupil Teacher
Mount Zion Primary and JSS
01.1997 - 10.2000
- Prepared lesson notes to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Formulated examination questions aligned with curriculum objectives.
- Marked scripts to provide constructive feedback and assess student performance.
- Taught curriculum-based content to facilitate student learning.
- Organized games to promote engagement and teamwork among pupils.
- Conducted assemblies to foster school community and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Mental Health
University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana11.2021
Certificate Course - work ethics, organizational management and clinical supervision
University of Ghana Business School
Ghana06.2021
Post Graduate Diploma in Education -
University of Education
Winneba, Ghana07.2019
Master of Arts - Health Education
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Economics
University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana08.2011
Diploma - Registered Mental Health Nursing
Nursing Training College
Pantang, Ghana11.2003
Skills
- Nursing and midwifery advocacy
- Self-study and research
- Interpersonal skills
- Crisis management
- Presentation skills
- Computer proficiency
- Communication skills
- Report writing
- Team leadership
- Initiative and influence
- Financial management
- Pressure resilience
- Guidance and counseling
- Planning and organization
- Current affairs awareness
- Team collaboration
- Teaching expertise
- Role modeling
Affiliations
- Member of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA)
- Member of the Nurse Educators Group (NEG)
- Member of the Psychiatric Nurses Group (PNG)
Accomplishments
- Charge nurse, female, ward II, Accra Psychiatric Hospital, 2012–2015
- Charge nurse, male, infirmary I, Accra Psychiatric Hospital, February 2015 to July 2015
- Health education: premenstrual syndrome and menstrual hygiene. Mary's SHS, 2014
- Health Talk: Signs and Symptoms of Ebola and Its Common Prevention Measures, Perez Chapel Kingdom Kids Department, 2016
- Health education: why mental health is important in entrepreneurship Trade Fair Auditorium, La-Accra, 27th August, 2016
- Health promotion: Depression and the use of hydrotherapy, Calvary Methodist Church, Accra, 2016
- Health promotion: how aging affects your mental health, Church of Pentecost, Gbawe, 2016
- Health promotion: causes, symptoms, and treatment of depression, Presbyterian Church, Sowutwum, 2016
- Health Talk: How to prioritize your mental health as an entrepreneur, Trade Fair Auditorium, La Accra, December 3, 2016
- Health Talk: Stress management of the entrepreneur, Family Health Hospital, Teshie, April 29, 2017
- Health education: anxiety disorders among entrepreneurs, Family Health Hospital, Teshie, November 4, 2017
- Health education; confidence in risk taken, not grandiosity, Family Health University College, Teshie, October 13, 2018
- Health education: causes of stress among entrepreneurs, Family Health University College, Teshie, October 19, 2019
- Health promotion: causes, symptoms, and management of adolescent mental health, Adjei Kotoku SHS, June 2024
- Health promotion: 'Suicide alerts' ask for help, Adjei Kotoku SHS
- Health promotion; how to handle transition from childhood to adulthood, Amasaman Senior High Technical School
- Health promotion: social media and mental health, Amasaman Senior High Technical School
- Health promotion: promoting mental health among freshers, Kwabenya Community SHS
- Health screening, menstrual hygiene, and checking vital signs at Kwabenya Community SHS
- Health education, management of cyberbullying, St. John’s Grammar SHS
- Health promotion: identifying common behavioral disorders in adolescents, St. John's Grammar SHS
- Book published: Knowing your body and taking good care of it The female reproductive system
- Mental health education and promotion on social media
Workshops And Conferences Attended
- Infection and infection prevention, 2005
- Not stigmatizing PLWHIV/AIDS, 2006
- Attitudinal change for the nursing workforce, 2008
- Workshop on labor relational issues, 2009
- New Horizon (Stress management), 2012
- Fight against epilepsy initiative, 2012
- The role of the preceptor, 2013
- GRNA 14th biannual conference, 2013
- Documentation and ward management, 2013
- Building a transformed mental health system – the role of the nurse, 2014
- Ebola preparedness workshop, 2016
- Ethico-legal issues in nursing and midwifery, 2016
- Clinical learning in nursing and midwifery, 2016
- Affiliation of nursing and midwifery schools in Ghana, 2016
- Leadership for growth, 2017
- Leaves policy training, 2018
- Workshop on stress and stress management, 2018
- Retirement planning education, 2018
- Fire safety, NMTC Teshie, 2018
- Workshop on procurement, system strengthening, and quality assurance, 2018
- Workshop on occupational health and safety practices at the workplace, 2019
- Virtual workshop on family, work, and life balance, 2020
- Webinar on the application of technology in mental health nursing education and practice, 2020
- Fire safety, NMTC Teshie, 2020
- Work ethics, organizational management, and clinical supervision, 2021
- Webinar on constructive criticism for improved healthcare delivery and multicultural counseling techniques for improved healthcare services, 2021
Personal Information
- Title: registered mental health nursing
- Date of birth: 09/10/1978
- Nationality: Ghanaian
References
- Mrs. Agnes Agudu, Deputy Director of Nursing Services, Accra Psychiatric Hospital, agnesagudu@gmail.com, +233 244 607 644
- Miss Rita Johnson, Principal Health Tutor, Nursing and Midwifery Training College, P.O. Box 237, Teshie, Ritjohnson41@gmail.com, +233 244 969 945
- Mr. Micheal Owusu-Ansah, Principal Nursing Officer (in charge), Accra Psychiatric Hospital, mknowusuansah77@gmail.com, +233-243-114-56
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening to motivational messages
- Monitoring
- Motivating others
- Coaching and mentorship
- Teaching
- Speaking
Criminal Record
None
Research
- RMN (Diploma) - Low family planning practices in Zongo communities
- BA (Psychology) - A comparative study on the rate of recovery from ECT in depressed and schizophrenic patients
- Accra Psychiatric Hospital(Female Acute ward in-charge) - The relapse rate among male and female schizophrenics
- MA (Health Education) – Health needs assessment of NVTI Biriwa
- MA (Health Education) – Action plan and implementation of needs assessment of NVTI Biriwa
- PGDE – The distance of school and it influence on academic performance, a study among the trainees of NMTC – Teshie
- BSc (Nursing) - Infection Prevention and Control: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Nurses at the 37 Military Hospital
Languages
- Twi
- Ga
- Hausa
- English
Timeline
Deputy Chief Health Tutor
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
02.2024 - Current
Principal Health Tutor
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
02.2019 - 01.2024
Senior Health Tutor
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
08.2015 - 02.2018
Senior Nursing Officer (Charge Nurse, Male Infirmary I)
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
02.2015 - 07.2015
Nursing Officer (Charge Nurse, Female Ward II)
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
02.2012 - 01.2015
Senior Staff Nurse (Male Ward II)
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
02.2009 - 01.2012
Staff Nurse (Female Ward I)
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
02.2004 - 01.2009
Internship (Children’s Ward)
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
11.2003 - 01.2004
Pupil Teacher
Mount Zion Primary and JSS
01.1997 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Mental Health
University of Ghana
Certificate Course - work ethics, organizational management and clinical supervision
University of Ghana Business School
Post Graduate Diploma in Education -
University of Education
Master of Arts - Health Education
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Economics
University of Ghana
Diploma - Registered Mental Health Nursing
Nursing Training College
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