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LEONARD SELORM NEWMAN

LEONARD SELORM NEWMAN

ACCRA

Summary

Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Patient-focused [Job Title] with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Mental Health Authority
04.2011 - 03.2020
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans focused on mental health needs.
  • Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
  • Promoted recovery and wellness by providing psychoeducation to patients and their families on coping strategies and available resources.
  • Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
  • Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
  • Prevented medication errors by carefully reviewing prescriptions from psychiatrists before administering medication in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Maintained a safe therapeutic environment that promoted healing by following infection control protocols within the psychiatric unit setting.
  • Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments to track patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
  • Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • 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.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management

University of Ghana
Legon - Accra Ghana
11.2015

Diploma - Mental Health Nursing

Nurses Training College
Pantang - Accra Ghana
08.2008

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • Patient Observation
  • Electronic Charting
  • Basic Life Support
  • Patient Assessments

Additional Information

References:

Available upon request

Timeline

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Mental Health Authority
04.2011 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management

University of Ghana

Diploma - Mental Health Nursing

Nurses Training College

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