Accomplished Mental Health Registered Nurse with a proven 3 years track record at GHANA HEALTH SERVICE-KETA MUNICIPAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE, significantly reducing hospital readmissions by adeptly managing patient care and crises. Skilled in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and renowned for exceptional compassion and care, I excel in educating families and coordinating comprehensive treatment plans.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE-KETA MUNICIPAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE
09.2020 - Current
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problem
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Dusting of the patient ward.
Serving bedpan
Administered prescribed medications and supervised the individual's daily activities, including bathing, feeding, and grooming
Reduced hospital readmissions by providing timely follow-up care, assessing progress, and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Staff Nurse
HO MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
04.2018 - 04.2019
Reduced hospitalization rates by effectively managing crises situations in the community setting.
Provided education to patients'' families regarding mental health disorders, treatment options, and community resources available for support.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
DIPLOMA IN MENTAL HEALTH - Nursing
ANKAFUL PSYCHIATRY NURSES’ TRAINING COLLEGE
CAPE COAST, GHANA
08.2017
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - GENERAL ARTS
THREE-TOWN SENIOR HIGH
DENU, GHANA
07.2012
Skills
Family Support
Medication Administration
Diet and Nutrition
Home care
Sanitation
Vitals monitoring
Patient Care Assessment
Patient and family advocacy
Direct Patient Care
Infection Control
Wound Care
Home safety evaluation
Dementia Care
Catheter Care
Care Coordination
Geriatric Care
Chronic Disease Management
Compassionate and Caring
Languages
English
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE-KETA MUNICIPAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE
09.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse
HO MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
04.2018 - 04.2019
DIPLOMA IN MENTAL HEALTH - Nursing
ANKAFUL PSYCHIATRY NURSES’ TRAINING COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - GENERAL ARTS
THREE-TOWN SENIOR HIGH
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