MARY DORIS DWUMAH
Orpington
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than [Number] years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Orpington Hospital Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Unit
Orpington, United Kingdom
02.2023 - Current
- Ensuring that planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively taking into account the views of the patient and relatives
- Discuss treatment of conditions with patient and relatives where applicable and encourage them to ask questions
- Assess the care needs of patients, develop and implement plans of nursing care accordingly which includes the provision of rest and comfort, patient observation and reporting, adequate nutrition and elimination, administering of prescribed medications, and reporting on patients' response
- Evaluating nursing care and ensuring continuity of care
- Keeping up-to-date with quality developments relevant to area of work and related services
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Focal Person for Infection, Prevention and Control
University of Ghana Medical Centre
Accra, Ghana
11.2018 - 02.2023
- Ensuring proper hand washing techniques, proper segregation of waste, and maintaining clean and serene environment for all surroundings within the Medical Centre
- Ensuring proper disposal of waste, ensuring correct and appropriate protective clothing for all clinical care
- Ensuring that the right personal protective equipment is used in all clinical care areas in discharging of duties and also ensuring that they are disposed of correctly
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Health Promoter, Female Empowerment Advocate
Ocean Oil Company
Tema, Ghana
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Organizing Health Education and Health Screening Programs for people in urban and rural communities
- Empowering of females to steer positive change in society
- Public Health Education on the following: Hypertensive disorders and Cerebro Vascular Accidents, Diabetes Mellitus, Proper Hand Washing techniques, Sexually Reproductive health with strong focus on Family Planning, female Hygiene, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Malnutrition and poor feeding of infants, Pregnancy and its associated conditions
- Delivered friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction.
- Managed complex caseloads with diligence, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely resolution of cases.
- Conducted comprehensive client interviews, gathering relevant information to build a strong case foundation.
- Handled filing systems for both short and traditional real estate transactions.
Intern (National Service) Nurse Practitioner
Tema General Hospital
Tema, Ghana
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Worked at Ear Nose and Throat Centre, Eye Centre, Theatre, Out-Patient Department, Medical and Surgical Wards, Gynecological and Obstetric Wards and Special Clinics, Public Health Unit and Psychiatric units and wards
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Field Enumerator and Researcher (Supervisor/Team Leader)
Solidaridad International West Africa
Ghana, Ghana
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Participated in the monitoring and evaluation of the following projects: Next Generation Youth Programme (MASO Cocoa Academy), Cocoa Rehabilitation and Intensification Programme (CORIP), Field Survey on Financial Institutions experience with the youth in cocoa producing areas, Field Survey on Access to Finance within cocoa producing areas, Learning survey on Access to Land for youths within cocoa Producing areas, Field Learning surveys on Business Opportunity and Influence of MASO in cocoa producing areas, MASO Gender Learning Survey, MASO Transit Qualitative/Quantitative Survey, Profiling of all cocoa farmers in Ghana, Cocoa Farm Mapping in rural communities
- Participating in Pre Testing exercises to evaluate the effectiveness of questionnaires and data collection tool before commencement of actual field work
- Community entry and sensitization, house to house sensitization
- Identifying health related challenges threatening the livelihood of women and children within the communities
- Female empowerment
- Organizing health talks on Sexually Reproductive Health related issues with strong emphasis on Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Female Hygiene and carrying out screening exercises
- Data collection farm and mapping using the KOBO, ODK and GPS collect tools, writing of reports
- Supervising team members during conduction of interviews
- Conducting focus group interviews
- Transcribing qualitative data and generating themes
- Organizing training programmes on data collection tools and usage of questionnaire tools
- Report back on activities and turn out of events to stakeholders of the project
- Requested participation in brief exit interviews to obtain feedback for use in development of procedural improvements.
- Drafted thorough and accurate reports, case summaries, and work records.
- Investigated candidate history and employment claims to confirm eligibility for positions.
- Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain purpose of census, answer questions and accurately record answers.
Education
Master of Science - Development Management
11.2022
Post-Degree Certificate - Global Public Health
SDG Academy X
12.2020
Post-Degree Certificate - Technology Innovation for Sustainable Development
Ecole Polytechnique Federale De Lausanne
12.2019
Post-Degree Certificate - Global Politics
Università Di Napoli Federico II
12.2019
Post-Degree Certificate - Result- Based Project Management: Monitoring And Evaluation
University of The Witwatersrand
12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Garden City University College
Kumasi, Ghana06.2015
Senior High School Certificate -
Okuapemman Senior High School
05.2011
Skills
- Collaboration
- Credibility
- Empathy
- Observation
- Teamwork
- Advocacy
- Professionalism
- Maintain professional relationships
- Proactive
- Stress tolerance
- Quick thinking
- Confidence
- Adaptability
- Ability to work independently
- High interpersonal skills
- Administrative
- Creative thinking
- Effectiveness
- Productivity
- Analysing Issues
- Decision making
- Delegation
- Goal setting
- Ability to learn new experiences and skills at a faster pace
- Result oriented
- Qualitative research and reports
- Project Planning
- Scheduling
- Performance Review
- Task Management
- Client Relation
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Software Packages
- Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Innovative thinking Power
- Self-Motivation
- Fast learning abilities
- Social media
Skillsandcompetences
Collaboration, Credibility, Empathy, Observation, Teamwork, Advocacy, Professionalism, Maintain professional relationships, Proactive, Stress tolerance, Quick thinking, Confidence, Adaptability, Qualitative research and reports, Project Planning, Scheduling, Performance Review, Task Management, Client Relation, Proficiency in Microsoft Software Packages, Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills, Innovative thinking Power, Self-Motivation, Fast learning abilities, Social media
Researchworks
- Management of farming-related health diseases and complications among female rural farmers in Adansi South District, Ghana
- Patients’ perception and satisfaction on quality healthcare services at Kenyase Community Health Centre, Quantitative study (2015)
- Innovative Reproductive Health Guide Software Application for Women in Elluokrom, Western North Region, Ghana. Pivot Study (2019)
Contact
+447440750225, marydorisyoma2020@gmail.com, m.dwumah@nhs.net
Personal Information
Nationality: Ghanaian
References
Available upon request.
Volunteeringactivities
Health Promoter, Female Empowerment Advocate, In Partnership with Ocean Oil Company Tema-Ghana and CK Logistics Tema –Ghana, 09/01/17, Present
Accomplishments
- Management of farming- related health diseases and complications among female rural farmers in Adansi South District
- Patients’ perception and satisfaction on quality healthcare services at Kenyase Community Health Centre, Quantitative study (2015)
- Innovative Reproductive Health Guide Software Application for Women in Elluokrom, Western North Region, Ghana. Pivot Study (2019)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Orpington Hospital Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Unit
02.2023 - Current
Focal Person for Infection, Prevention and Control
University of Ghana Medical Centre
11.2018 - 02.2023
Health Promoter, Female Empowerment Advocate
Ocean Oil Company
09.2017 - 03.2018
Field Enumerator and Researcher (Supervisor/Team Leader)
Solidaridad International West Africa
09.2016 - 09.2017
Intern (National Service) Nurse Practitioner
Tema General Hospital
05.2016 - 09.2019
Senior High School Certificate -
Okuapemman Senior High School
Master of Science - Development Management
Post-Degree Certificate - Global Public Health
SDG Academy X
Post-Degree Certificate - Technology Innovation for Sustainable Development
Ecole Polytechnique Federale De Lausanne
Post-Degree Certificate - Global Politics
Università Di Napoli Federico II
Post-Degree Certificate - Result- Based Project Management: Monitoring And Evaluation
University of The Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Garden City University College