Isaac Asare
Ghana, Kumasi
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with about nine (9) years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with good interpersonal relationship,,, specialty.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Officer
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Coordinated patient care services and managed clinical cost control.
Mental Health Nursing
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (MOH)
11.2014 - Current
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Diploma - Mental Health Nursing
Nurses Training College, Pantang
Pantang,Accra08.2013
BSc Mental Health Nursing
University of Cape Coast
Ghana, Cape Coast08.2020
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Alternative Treatments
- Nurse Education and Mentorship
- Accurate Documentation
- Admissions Screening
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Patient Admission
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Patient Health Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Mental Health Care
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- IV Administration
- Nursing Process
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Preventive Healthcare
- Withdrawal Symptoms
Certification
- BSc Mental Health Nursing (University of Cape Coast-2020)
- Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Certificate (2012)
- Nurses and Midwifery Council Certificate(2013)
- International Association For Psychiatric Nurses (IAPN) 2023
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Additional Information
- Training on stress and stress management
- Management of aggressive patient
- Electroconvulsive therapy
- Hospital Night Supervisor
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.
Timeline
Nursing Officer
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Mental Health Nursing
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (MOH)
11.2014 - Current
Diploma - Mental Health Nursing
Nurses Training College, Pantang
BSc Mental Health Nursing
University of Cape Coast
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