Mavis Awidi

Work History

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Ghana Health Service

07.2023 - 08.2024

Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
Provided individualized patient-centered care plans that addressed the psychological and social needs of each patient.
Collaborated with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for mental health disorders.
Conducted intake assessments to evaluate the severity of mental illness or emotional disturbances.
Administered medications prescribed by a psychiatrist according to established protocols.
Educated patients about their diagnosis and available treatment options including psychotherapy or medication regimens.
Counseled patients individually and in group settings on topics such as stress management, anger control, substance abuse prevention, and self-improvement strategies.
Facilitated referrals to community resources such as housing assistance programs or employment opportunities for discharged patients.
Developed discharge plans that included follow-up appointments with psychiatrists or primary care providers.
Supervised activities of daily living such as eating meals, bathing, dressing appropriately, managing money responsibly., for hospitalized psychiatric patients.
Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature readings during treatments like electroconvulsive therapy.
Provided crisis intervention services for suicidal ideation or violent behavior in order to de-escalate situations safely.
Maintained detailed records regarding patient progress notes, interventions provided and results achieved over time periods specified by medical staff members or regulatory agencies.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and setbacks related to their diagnoses and treatment plans.
Encouraged family involvement in treatment processes through counseling sessions with both the patient and family members when applicable.
Ensured compliance with all relevant laws governing the practice of mental health nursing.
Implemented evidence-based practices into clinical settings based on research findings from studies conducted within the field of mental health nursing.
Assisted individuals experiencing acute episodes of severe depression or anxiety by utilizing various therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy.
Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
Collaborated with treatment and service providers using interprofessional interdisciplinary team approach for continuity of care.
Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Ghana Health Service

06.2023 - 08.2024

Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
Provided individualized patient-centered care plans that addressed the psychological and social needs of each patient.
Collaborated with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for mental health disorders.

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Mental Health Registered Nurse

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Education

High School Diploma -

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