Paschal Doozie
Accra
Summary
- Patient-oriented Nurse with a decade of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations.
- Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
- Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance and evaluation during each shift.
- Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in an innovative environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
Accra
05.2016 - Current
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Staff Nurse
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
Accra
04.2013 - 04.2016
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Nurse Intern
Accra Regional Hospital
Accra
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens to prepare for laboratory testing.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members.
Student Nurse Intern
Maamobi Polyclinic
Accra
03.2011 - 07.2011
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
Student Nurse Intern
Pantang Psychiatric Hospital
Accra
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
Education
Diploma In Mental Health Nursing - Mental Health Nursing
Nurses Training College - Pantang
Accra- Ghana 11.2011
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination - General Arts
Nandom Senior High School
Nandom, Upper West Region - Ghana 08.2005
Basic Education Certificate Examination - General Studies
St. John’s Junior High School
Bolgatanga- Upper East Region, Ghana 07.2002
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Therapy and Counseling
- Needs Assessment
Accomplishments
Assisted in the creation and operation of a Mental Health Awareness group in Accra, Ghana to support and educate the public on Mental Health related issues.
Certification
- Sensitization on the Mental Health Act 846 of 2012 for improved Mental Health Delivery In Ghana
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
05.2016 - Current
Staff Nurse
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
04.2013 - 04.2016
Nurse Intern
Accra Regional Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2012
Student Nurse Intern
Maamobi Polyclinic
03.2011 - 07.2011
Student Nurse Intern
Pantang Psychiatric Hospital
06.2010 - 09.2010
Diploma In Mental Health Nursing - Mental Health Nursing
Nurses Training College - Pantang
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination - General Arts
Nandom Senior High School
Basic Education Certificate Examination - General Studies
St. John’s Junior High School
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