Joana Impraim
Kumasi
Summary
Accomplished and hardworking certified community health nurse ,Midwife and Public Health Nurse at Ghana Health Service, with over ten years experience , adept in antepartum and postpartum care , patient care and community health education, significantly increased vaccination rates in women and children and reduced pregnancy complications. Skilled in contraceptive counseling and fostering community health through strategic outreach, demonstrating exceptional patient care and health promotion abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Ghana Health Service
01.2024 - Current
- Educated the public on disease prevention strategies through community presentations, workshops, and written materials.
- Reduced disease transmission through administering immunizations and providing education on infection prevention.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
- Promoted maternal and child health by offering prenatal care, family planning counseling, and well-child visits for families in need.
Certified Nurse Midwife
Ghana Health Service
03.2016 - 12.2023
- Reduced complications during pregnancy, labor and delivery by closely monitoring maternal and fetal health throughout pregnancy.
- Improved birth outcomes by incorporating patient preferences and medical needs in birth preparedness.
- Promoted importance of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning and attachment of the breast and breast care.
- Educated expectant mothers on breastfeeding and child care and offered support to new mothers on breastfeeding to ensure successful initiation.
- Provided essential care to babies after birth to prevent complications and ensure optimum health
- Monitored vital signs of expectant mothers throughout pregnancy for early detection of abnormalities and prompt care taken.
- Health education client on family planning for informed choice.
Senior Nurse Assistant Preventive
Ghana Health Service
04.2009 - 08.2013
- Educated the public on disease prevention strategies and maintenance of good health.
- Reduced disease transmission through administering immunizations and providing education on infection prevention.
- Safely administered vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects thereby increasing vaccination rates.
- Monitored trends in communicable diseases for early identification of potential outbreaks or emerging issues affecting the population''s health status and giving swift responses.
- Prevented illness by educating the public on healthy practices to stop disease spread .
- Conducted outreach programs in underserved communities to increase access to healthcare services .
- Conducted school health services to educate and ensure the health of the school child .
- Conducted nutritional counseling for children and their families through home visiting.
Education
High School Diploma - General Arts
Wesley Grammar School
Accra, Ghana 09.2004
Bachelor Of Science - Public Health Nursing
Public Health Nurse’s Training, Korlebu
Accra, Ghana03.2024
Certificate In Community Health Nursing - Community Health Nursing
Community Health Nurse’s Training School
Tanoso, Sunyani.Ghana11.2018
Diploma In Midwifery - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Mampong
Mampong Ashanti, Ghana03.2016
Skills
- Contraceptive Counseling
- Antepartum care
- Breastfeeding support
- Intrapartum Care
- Preconception counseling
- Health education and Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Patient Care
- Records keeping
Additional Information
Trainings
Helping baby breath
Essential care
Nutrition in pregnancy, children and aged
First Aid
Referees
Comfort Owusu
Physician Assistant/Facility In-charge
Akrokerri Health Center
Email. camfola777@gmail.com
Tel: 0201084648
Afia Obenewaa
Maternity In-charge
Akrokerri Health Centre
Email : afiaobenewaa123@gmail.com
Tel :0243331314
Martha Denkyira
District Public Health Nurse
Adansi North, Fomena
Email : Marthadenkyira@gmail.com
Tel :0543647434
Declaration
I declare that all information given is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
Ghana Health Service
01.2024 - Current
Certified Nurse Midwife
Ghana Health Service
03.2016 - 12.2023
Senior Nurse Assistant Preventive
Ghana Health Service
04.2009 - 08.2013
High School Diploma - General Arts
Wesley Grammar School
Bachelor Of Science - Public Health Nursing
Public Health Nurse’s Training, Korlebu
Certificate In Community Health Nursing - Community Health Nursing
Community Health Nurse’s Training School
Diploma In Midwifery - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Mampong
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