MOHAMMED-SURAJU HARUNA
Zebilla, Bawku West
Summary
Highly motivated Community Health Nurse with an additional training in Community Mental health practice with over 5 years of extensive experience. Trained in providing emotional, behavioral and mental health problems, community based nursing services to the elderly, adolescents and children with physical problems. Providing high quality emergency and ongoing medical support. Proficient in health promotion programs. Adept at working collaboratively with diverse populations and committed to improving community health outcomes. Currently seeking international career progression opportunities to leverage skills, knowledge and passion for public health in effectively managing health crises and promoting overall wellness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Officer
District Health Directorate, Mental Health Unit
Zebilla, Bawku West, Ghana
01.2020 - Current
- Deliver daily home based care support to 30 patients battling mental health disorders by assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, feeding and mobility.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering a positive and nurturing relationship.
- Conduct regular patient observations, record and report any unusual behavior or mood changes to the supervising mental health professionals
- Administer medications as prescribed and monitor patients for side effects, providing prompt reports to medical staff.
- Providing person centered care to individuals with mental health illnesses in their homes and clinical settings.
- Monitoring and management of patients vital signs and reporting accordingly.
- Remove potential harmful and triggering environmental objects from therapy settings, decreasing patient distress.
- Engaged patients in therapeutic activities to stimulate brain and cognitive functions, helping in healing process.
- Remained up-to-date with new treatment for treating patients, improving patient well-being through innovative practices.
- Approached and calmed distressed patients using non treatment means and attempted to understand and resolve causes of discomfort.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions and therapeutic activities, contributing to supportive group dynamics and patient engagement
- Effectively managing crisis interventions, utilizing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a safe environment for all patients
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, to provide holistic care.
Volunteer
Christian Service International USA, Zebilla
Zebilla, Bawku West, Ghana
01.2016 - 12.2023
- Worked as a part time volunteer identifying and offering support to vulnerable people in under-served populations such as the mental health clients, elderly, children and pregnant women with limited access to healthcare services - wound dressing, assist in bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
- Assisted in taken care of a 95 year old man retired radiologist - assisting him to take his bath, grooming, washing his cloths and cleaning his environment, preparing him food, monitored his medications. We had good times together and he shares his life experiences with me.
Care Assistant (National Service Programme)
District Health Directorate, Mental Health Unit
Zebilla, Bawku West, Ghana
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted with daily personal care tasks of patients including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering a positive and nurturing relationship for patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and skill development to promote independence, taking a walk around with patients.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
- Observed, recorded and documented changes in patient behaviors.
Staff Community Health Nurse
District Health Directorate, Teshie Clinic
Zebilla, Bawku West, Ghana (Remote)
02.2013 - 08.2017
- Visited 8 clients in their homes on daily bases; Aged, children, pregnant women and the disable to assess their health needs, offered the necessary support, care and advice them accordingly.
- Offered appropriate treatment of common and minor ailments and injuries including malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia, acute respiratory tract infection, management of malnutrition, and rehabilitation services.
- Worked in the community executing public health services and interventions which included outreaches, case finding, health promotion, health education, care coordination, and disease prevention for children, adults, families, and communities.
- Delivered family planning and STD services, including interviewing patients to gather medical histories.
- Conducted disease surveillance and outbreak investigations, identifying and controlling over 50 cases of communicable diseases, preventing further spread.
Education
Bsc. Public Health Nursing -
Catholic University of Ghana
Sunyani, Ghana10-2025
Allied Health, Community Mental Health, Diploma
College of Health And Well-Being
Kintampo, Ghana05.2019
Nursing And Midwifery Council, Ghana, Certificate
Community Health Nurses Training College
Navrongo, Ghana11.2012
WASSCE - Certificate
Bawku Senior High School
Bawku, Ghana05.2006
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Catheter care
- Patient safeguarding
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Person centered care
- Mental health care
- Infection prevention and control
- Medication administration
- Monitoring patients vital signs
- Nutrition assessment
- Ability to work under pressure
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Can work under minimum supervision
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Computer literate
Affiliations
- Member - Allied Health Professions Council of Ghana - 2019 - Present
- Member - Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana - 2013 -Present
Additional Information
- Driving License: Exchangeable International Driving License.
- IELTS: Overall Band score 6.0
Certification
- Certificate in Basics of CPR and AED - ALISON - 19/10/2024
- Diploma in Caring for Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients - ALISON - 18/10/2024
- Diploma in Mental Health, ALISON - 17/07/2024
- Diploma in Caregiving, ALISON - 19/07/2024
- Certificate in Elderly care and care for the disable, ALISON, 13/10/2024
- Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control Principles, ALISON, 13/10/2024
- Diploma in Mental Health, Human Rights and Recovery - WHO - 19/04/2019
- Effective Collaboration to Improve Mental Health services; the role of stakeholders, COHK-Ghana - 13/05/2019
- Diploma in First Aid and Safety, ALISON,
Languages
English
References
- Available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Officer
District Health Directorate, Mental Health Unit
01.2020 - Current
Care Assistant (National Service Programme)
District Health Directorate, Mental Health Unit
07.2019 - 12.2020
Volunteer
Christian Service International USA, Zebilla
01.2016 - 12.2023
Staff Community Health Nurse
District Health Directorate, Teshie Clinic
02.2013 - 08.2017
Bsc. Public Health Nursing -
Catholic University of Ghana
Allied Health, Community Mental Health, Diploma
College of Health And Well-Being
Nursing And Midwifery Council, Ghana, Certificate
Community Health Nurses Training College
WASSCE - Certificate
Bawku Senior High School