PHILOMINA AGYEMAN
Nkawkaw
Summary
Detail-oriented Community Health Nurse with a distinguished understanding of social justice and culture-related issues. Successful at collaborating with locals and making comprehensive goals for community health. Adept at resource allocation and working on tight budgets. I am also committed to providing excellent and exceptional health care to clients. Well-versed in primary care and disease prevention. I treat patients of all ages and specialise in delivering effective quality nursing care. I perform in stressful and crisis situations and interpret and apply policies and procedures with good judgement
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Community Health Nurse
Holy Family Hospital Nkawkaw
Nkawkaw
01.2020 - Current
- I work at the Public health department of the hospital
- The department cares for adolescents, middle-aged and elderly females who come in with all kinds of social and medical problems.
- The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1 nurse to 5 patients with a moderate work volume.
- Plan and conduct home visits to the homes of patients and family
- Instruct in-home caregivers on treatment techniques, medication schedules, dietary restrictions, safety protocols and other information relevant for the daily treatment of patients.
- Cooperate with health-related agencies and organizations in carrying out community activities.
- Advised patients on preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative therapies available, addressing benefits and drawbacks and suggesting treatments appropriate for unique situations.
- Held consultations with patients and families to provide detailed information about diagnosed medical conditions, answering questions and advising on effective treatment methods.
- Maintained comprehensive records of patient visits, diagnoses and prescriptions to provide physicians with complete understanding of patient medical history and conditions.
- Perform preliminary evaluations of patient conditions, administering physical examinations and ask questions regarding mental health and lifestyle factors to report to physicians.
- Administer medications and treatments directly to patients following physician prescriptions and instructions and standard nursing techniques.
- Led seminars for public attendance to educate on prevention and identification of medical conditions prevalent within community.
- Revised patient care plans through regular assessment and evaluation of patient conditions and changes over time to improve prognosis in collaboration with clinic physicians.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Conduct school health services in schools, examine school children and provide interventions for children with needs and refer others to the physician specialist.
- Investigate and report on diseases of public Health importance and conduct routine disease surveillance.
- Conduct community durbars and provide education on important health issues in the catchment area.
- Administer immunizations for children below 5 years for the Expanded Programme on Immunization.
- Administer drugs for TB patients on direct observation therapy.
- Ensure infection prevention procedures in all departments of the hospital.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Scrub Nurse
Motec Life
ACCRA
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Worked with a group of surgeons from the United Kingdom who come to work in Ghana periodically every year to perform free surgeries for patients who need it but cannot not afford it
- This was done as a volunteer with no remuneration
- We visited various facilities across the country to perform the surgeries in different hospitals.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Collaborated with practitioners to develop and implement patient care plans and evaluate various factors.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Rotational Intern
Kasoa Polyclinic
Kasoa
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Performed deliveries and Postnatal care, Antenatal care, Organized child welfare clinics, Conducted School Health Services, Home visits, Administration of Medications, dressed wounds, Family planning, Provided disease control services, Community Psychiatry, Admission and discharge of patients, Immunized clients from communicable diseases, Health Education and Counselling, Special Clinics: Hypertensive Clinic, Diabetic Clinic, Eye Clinic, Ear, nose and throat Clinics.
Optical Assistant
Dziram Eye Centre
Accra
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Assisting in measuring eyesight, prescribing corrective lenses, and detecting eye disease, Also assisting in surgeries (scrub nurse).
Optical Assistant
The Optical Centre
Osu, Accra
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Assisting in measuring eyesight, prescribing corrective lenses.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Public Health Nursing -
09.2023
Diploma in Nursing, Medicine and medical nursing, Surgery and surgical nursing, Principles and practice of community health nursing administration, Principles of Disease Control and management, Basic Nursing, Psychiatry and psychiatric nursing, Obstetrics and Obstetric nursing, Pharmacology and Microbiology - Community Health Nursing
05.2015
- Courses: Medicine and medical nursing, Surgery and surgical nursing, Principles and practice of community health nursing administration, Principles of Disease Control and management, Basic Nursing, Psychiatry and psychiatric nursing, Obstetrics and Obstetric nursing, Pharmacology and Microbiology
- GPA: 3.3
Skills
- Medication and IV Administration
- Intake and Discharge
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Equipment Sterilization
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Care Oversight
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Examination
- Procedure Assistance
- Decision Making
- Instrument Sterilization
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Supply Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Medication Administration
- Preventive Healthcare
- Diet and Nutrition
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Wound Care
- Patient Care Assessment
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Routine Examinations
- First Aid
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Needs Assessment
- Community Health Programming
- Medication and IV Administration
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Surgical Assistance
- Infection Control
- Infection Control Procedures
- Infection Control Program Advisory
- Infection Control Process Coordination
- Project Management
- Community Education
- Treatment Coordination
- Home Visits
- Community Advocate
- Community Relationships
- Public Speaking
- Resource Allocation
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
- Trauma recovery
- Preventive health
- At-risk patient care
- Collecting vitals
- Home care
Certification
- PHN LICENSE IN GHANA, yet to receive, awaiting results, Renewable every year
- RCN LICENCE IN GHANA, 03/12/2015, 15PA16095311
Personal Information
- Marital Status: Single
- Date of Birth: 09/05/90
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Licenses
- PHN LICENSE IN GHANA, yet to receive, awaiting results, Renewable every year
- RCN LICENCE IN GHANA, 03/12/2015, 15PA16095311
Languages
English Twi Fante
Hobbies and Interests
Cooking, Reading, and listening to music
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Community Health Nurse - Holy Family Hospital Nkawkaw
01.2020 - Current
Scrub Nurse - Motec Life
08.2017 - 11.2017
Rotational Intern - Kasoa Polyclinic
04.2016 - 03.2017
Optical Assistant - Dziram Eye Centre
01.2010 - 01.2012
Optical Assistant - The Optical Centre
01.2008 - 01.2010
Public Health Nurses School - Bachelor of Science in Public Health Nursing,
College of Community Health Nurses - Diploma in Nursing, Medicine and medical nursing, Surgery and surgical nursing, Principles and practice of community health nursing administration, Principles of Disease Control and management, Basic Nursing, Psychiatry and psychiatric nursing, Obstetrics and Obstetric nursing, Pharmacology and Microbiology, Community Health Nursing
- PHN LICENSE IN GHANA, yet to receive, awaiting results, Renewable every year
- RCN LICENCE IN GHANA, 03/12/2015, 15PA16095311
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