Owusu Afran-Okese
Nurse
Assin Foso,Central Region
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Officer
Ghana Health Service
Mankessim
02.2022 - Current
- Ensured an emergency preparedness principles and logistics all ready at all time at the emergency unit
- Trained staff on the management of emergency cases that come to the unit.
- Ensure that planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively taking it account the view of the patient and their relatives
- Ensured that plans of care for patients are written and updated and that all observations, documentation and communication are accurate ensuring that appropriate care is given.
- Assessed that need of patients, developed and implemented plans of nursing care accordingly
- supervises that work ethics of other nursing staff and student nurses on the ward.
- Built successful nursing team focused on delivering quality care, treatment and services to patients.
- Acted promptly on identified issues impacting compliance, patient satisfaction or treatment quality.
- Developed culture focused on meeting patient needs with team-oriented nursing approach.
Housemaster
Silicon Valley International school
Accra
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Maintained a very effective conflicts resolution strategies amongst students
- Provided excellent service and attention to students and their parents when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Motivated and encouraged students to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Ensured that cleanliness is maintained at the highest level at all areas of the house
Registered Nurse
National Service Secretariat
Breman Asikuma
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Student Nurse Intern
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Helped with the management of orthopedic conditions
- helped with management of patient undergoing chemotherapy
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care.
- Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff.
Mathematics Teacher
Carolyn Stroman Preparatory School
Assin Foso
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Instructed students and supported understanding of math concepts.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Trained and guided the final year students to pass their Basic Education Certificate Examination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast05.2019
Certificate - Medical Coding And Billing
CareerWise Medical Coding And Billing
Strictly Online EducationSkills
- Patient services coordination
- Patient care oversight
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Training and development
- Clinical management
- Electronic medical records
- Staff mentoring and coaching
- Nursing staff supervision
Additional Information
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Nursing workshop: The nurse as a leader of the healthcare team
· Participated in a two day workshop which helped better my knowledge on the role of the nurse in the healthcare team.
Nursing In-Service Training
· Participated in a week training service which focused on some basic and advanced nursing procedures in the hospital setting and outside the hospital setting.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Assistant to the Mission President, Nigeria Port Harcourt mission (LDS) January to June 2015
· Assisted the mission president in conducting the transfers of missionaries.
· Assisted the mission president in the implementation of mission policies.
· Provided advice to mission presidents on improving the lives of missionaries
Deputy Chairperson, Journal and Editorial Board, Nursing Students Association, University of Cape Coast September to July 2018
· Assisted in the review of written articles to be published on the associations’ website.
· Assisted in the monthly writing challenge by providing topics to be written on.
Vice President, Lds Students’ Association, University of Cape Coast. Sept 2017 to Sept 2018
· Prepared well laid out plan for fun trips to other universities.
· Conducted gospel lessons for all association members to better their lives on campus
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
· Missionary for the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. June 2013 to June 2015
· Polio volunteers: helping to kick polio out of Ghana October, 2019
· The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints helping hands
REFEREES
Victor Owusu-Mensah
Senior Nursing Officer
Our Lady of Grace Hospital; Breman Asikuma
Email: movicom50@gmail.com
Telephone: +233240375480
Dr. Mrs. Aba Abraham
Lecturer
University of Cape Coast
Email: sabraham@ucc.edu.gh
Telephone: +233558000517
Anthony M. Kaku
Area Authority Seventy
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Email: Toni.Kaku@ChurchofJesusChrist.org
Telephone: +233556615726
Timeline
Nursing Officer
Ghana Health Service
02.2022 - Current
Housemaster
Silicon Valley International school
11.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
National Service Secretariat
09.2019 - 09.2022
Student Nurse Intern
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
12.2018 - 01.2019
Mathematics Teacher
Carolyn Stroman Preparatory School
06.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cape Coast
Certificate - Medical Coding And Billing
CareerWise Medical Coding And Billing
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