MARY NANA AMA ADOMAKO
NURSE / NURSE EDUCATOR
Accra,Madina
Summary
Professional with a proven track record in health education, enhancing student engagement and knowledge retention through innovative teaching methods. Experienced in facilitating interactive learning sessions and simplifying complex health concepts for diverse audiences. Possesses effective communication skills and ability to thrive under pressure, ensuring consistent decision-making and operational efficiency. Committed to self improvement and fostering a positive learning environment that promotes understanding and retention of health information. A strong desire to explore new opportunities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Deputy Chief Health Tutor, Head of Nursing Dept.
Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Pantang.
Accra
08.2016 - Current
- Trained health personnel to thrive in multi-disciplinary team settings.
- Supervised tutors, enhancing overall instructional effectiveness.
- Regularly assessed trainee performance and delivered constructive feedback.
- Organizes departmental meetings.
- Attends to the concerns and needs of tutors in my department for effective teaching and learning.
- develop schecdule for semester activities including preparation towards licensure exams(theory and practical)
- Planned and supervised practical fieldwork, research, care study for student learning.
- Contributed to organization and execution of semester assessments for trainees.
- Developed and implemented remedial curricular activities for referred students.
- Maintained effective communication with colleagues, students, and visitors. Ensure colleagues adhere to laid down regulations and procedures in line with policies of Ministry of Health.
- Counseled trainees to foster academic and personal growth.
- Attend management to deliberate on institutional issues such as budget for academic year, teaching logistics, infrastructure, maintenance of structures, matters relating to both tutors and non-tutorial staff, feeding and hostel matters. among others
Senior Health Tutor Principal Health Tutor, Acting Programme Coordinator
Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC)
Accra
08.2015 - 02.2019
- Trained health personnel to effectively collaborate within multi-disciplinary health teams.
- Coordinated activities across specific programs in the College.
- Managed daily teaching and learning activities for assigned programs.
- Prepared field practical schedules in collaboration with program tutors.
- Served as licensing examiner for General Nursing.
- Attended workshops focused on best practices for teaching health concepts in schools.
- Developed lesson plans that were tailored to meet the needs of each student's learning style.
Health Tutor
Nursing and Midwifery Training College,Teshie.
Accra, Teshie Tsuibleoo
01.2008 - 03.2011
- Trained health personnel to effectively operate within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Developed lesson plans for assigned courses to enhance educational outcomes.
- Applied effective teaching strategies to cultivate student skills and knowledge.
- Contributed to curriculum development and review processes for continuous improvement.
- Acquired necessary resources to support effective teaching and learning environments.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback for growth.
- Supervised practical fieldwork, ensuring hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Participated in planning and implementing examination resits, including question preparation.
ADAPTATION Nurse
Chase Farm Hospital NHS Trust
Enfield
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Ensure that nursing records are completed in accordance with the hospital’s policies and the Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines.
- Help to guarantee the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of patients and their information.
- Participate in admission, transfer and discharge procedures for patients.
- Observe and inform the nurse-in-charge of difficulties in providing care and significant changes in patients’ conditions.
- Provide patients’ hygiene needs and maintain individual supportive care.
- Seek assistance for patients/relatives who have complaints/queries in order to have them resolved promptly and appropriately.
- Observe and assist drug administration under supervision according to the policy for the administration of medication.
- Ensure efficient, effective and economical use of ward supplies.
- Pre and Post care of patients undergoing gastrointestinal investigations (Endoscopies).
- Ward rounds, handing-over meetings, contributing to the timely and safe discharge of patients.
- Immediate post-operative nursing care.
- Maintain treatment protocols.
- Provide critical observation and early intervention where appropriate.
- Keep accurate records.
- Administer prescribed medicines.
- Plan and implement care with the use of nursing processes.
- Observe all drains and intravenous fluids.
- Ward rounds - handing over and taking up.
- Teach and supervise nursing students.
Nurse
Ridge Hospital
Ghana
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Ensure that nursing records are completed in accordance with the hospital’s policies and the Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines.
- Help to guarantee the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of patients and their information.
- Participate in admission, transfer and discharge procedures for patients.
- Observe and inform the nurse-in-charge of difficulties in providing care and significant changes in patients’ conditions.
- Provide patients’ hygiene needs and maintain individual supportive care.
- Seek assistance for patients/relatives who have complaints/queries in order to have them resolved promptly and appropriately.
- Observe and assist drug administration under supervision according to the policy for the administration of medication.
- Ensure efficient, effective and economical use of ward supplies.
- Pre and Post care of patients undergoing gastrointestinal investigations (Endoscopies).
- Ward rounds, handing-over meetings, contributing to the timely and safe discharge of patients.
- Immediate post-operative nursing care.
- Maintain treatment protocols.
- Provide critical observation and early intervention where appropriate.
- Keep accurate records.
- Administer prescribed medicines.
- Plan and implement care with the use of nursing processes.
- Observe all drains and intravenous fluids.
- Ward rounds - handing over and taking up.
- Teach and supervise nursing students.
Clinical Intern (Rotation Nurse)
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Ghana
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Mental Health Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Accident and Emergency, Medical Nursing, Surgical /Theatre Nursing.
- Developed effective discharge plans for clients to help maintain positive health outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Masters - Public Health
Walden University
Minneapolis Minnesota, USA01-2020
Post Graduate Diploma - Education
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana01.2014
Overseas Nurse Programme -
Middlesex University, Royal Free Campus
London01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing with Psychology
University of Ghana
Legon, Accra, Ghana06.2005
State Registered Nurse Certificate -
Nurses Training College
Accra, Ghana02.2001
Skills
- Basic life support skills
- Punctuality
- Trustworthiness
- Work prioritization and management
- Active listener
- Communication skills
- Communicate clearly and fluently
- Team player
- Conflict management
- Delegation of tasks
- Guidance and counseling
- Work well under pressure
- Provide support to colleagues
- Motivational skills
- Nursing process competency
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Computer literacy
Affiliations
Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association
First Names
Mary Nana Ama
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/06/75
- Gender: Female
References
- Elizabeth N. A. Mensah, Principal, Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Pantang, Ghana,(+233 248 60 63 73) P.O Box AK 128, Abokobi, Accra, Ghana.
- Monica Charlotte Akpagloh, Vice-Principal, Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Pantang, Ghana, (+233 277 19 55 99)mcakpagloh@yahoo.com P.O Box AK 128, Abokobi, Accra, Ghana.
- Victoria Konadu-Agygmang,Clinical Nurse Specialist, Bart's Health Newham Hospital, Glen Road, E13 8SL, UK. victoria.konaduagyemang@nhs.net (+447930986073).
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching documentaries
- Listening to jazz and motivational songs
- Cooking
- Engaging in outdoor activities/socializing
Languages
- English
- French (Basic)
- Akan
- Ga (Basic)
Continuous Professional Development
- 09/19/22, Leadership and Management in Health, University of Washington, Online course
- 05/26/22, Effective and Efficient Nursing Care, Webinar, MSSI
- 03/11/22, Diabetic Foot Infections, Surgical Perspective of management, Webinar, by Medical Simulation Skills Institute (MSSI)
- 07/22/21, Patient Safety in Peri-operative Practice, Webinar, MSSI
- 07/09/21, Reducing Medication Errors, Webinar, MSSI Accra
- 06/22/21, Pain Management, Webinar, MSSI, Accra
- 05/12/21, Perioperative Nursing Care, Webinar, MSSI, Accra
- 05/04/21, Workshop on Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS), Online course by The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF), Geneva.
- 02/12/21, Is your Scope of Nursing Practice Defensible in Court?, Webinar, MSSI, Accra
- 01/25/21, Management and Leadership Skills for health Care Professionals, Webinar, MSSI, Accra
- 01/13/21, The Impact of COVID-19 in GCC Countries, DIHAD, Dubai (Virtual)
- 06/22/21, Aims of pain treatment, Classification of pain, Physiology and pathology, Pain treatment, Barriers to treatment and Basic approach to Pain Management, Webinar MSSI, Accra
Research
- 05/01/19, Project work on Prevention of Cholera in the La-Nkwantanang Community
- 01/01/14, Comparing Teaching Methodology; Lecture and Demonstration
- 01/01/05, Effect on Hand washing Among Staff Nurses at Ridge Hospital
Certification
- Ethical decision-making in nursing and midwifery practice Feb. 6th, 2025.
- Transforming tertiary education in Ghana: dialogue, policy, and practice, November 5 to 7, 2024.
- Comprehensive pain management for Nurse and Midwives. July, 2024.
- Well-being for health professionals, Jan to March 2024
- Legal and ethical issues in nursing and midwifery practice Oct 3rd 2024.
- Leadership and management in health Oct. to Dec. 2022.
Work Availability
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Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkPart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursWork-life balanceCareer advancementPersonal development programsWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsCompany CulturePaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave4-day work weekTimeline
Deputy Chief Health Tutor, Head of Nursing Dept.
Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Pantang.
08.2016 - Current
Senior Health Tutor Principal Health Tutor, Acting Programme Coordinator
Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC)
08.2015 - 02.2019
Health Tutor
Nursing and Midwifery Training College,Teshie.
01.2008 - 03.2011
ADAPTATION Nurse
Chase Farm Hospital NHS Trust
01.2006 - 12.2007
Nurse
Ridge Hospital
01.2002 - 12.2003
Clinical Intern (Rotation Nurse)
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
01.2001 - 12.2002
Masters - Public Health
Walden University
Post Graduate Diploma - Education
University of Cape Coast
Overseas Nurse Programme -
Middlesex University, Royal Free Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing with Psychology
University of Ghana
State Registered Nurse Certificate -
Nurses Training College
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