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Patience Prestige Attagbah

Registered Community Health Nurse
Keta
Patience Prestige Attagbah

Summary

Compassionate professional with many years of experience. Evaluated and interviewed patients, collaborated with physicians to design and administer treatment plans and prescriptions, maintained, and distributed patient records and educated larger community on common conditions and treatments. Dedicated to working alongside community members towards improving public health.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
3
Certification

Work History

Ghana Health Services
KETA

Registered Community Nurse
06.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisting clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Helping with mobility, including transferring clients from bed to wheelchair, and providing support with walking and exercises.
  • Measuring and recording vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates.
  • Monitoring and reporting changes in clients' health status to nursing staff or healthcare providers.
  • Administering prescribed medications according to healthcare provider instructions.
  • Keeping accurate records of medication administration and ensuring timely adherence to medication schedules.
  • Preparing and serving meals that meet clients' dietary needs and preferences.
  • Assisting clients with eating and drinking if they have difficulties with self-feeding.
  • Cleaning and dressing wounds, monitoring for signs of infection, and reporting any concerns to healthcare providers.
  • Assisting with other forms of wound care as directed by medical professionals.
  • Offering companionship and emotional support to clients, especially those who are isolated or have mental health conditions.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of care provided, including daily logs and incident reports.
  • Communicating effectively with other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
  • Perform home visits to provide personalized care, including wound care and medication management.
  • Provide ongoing monitoring and care for personal caseload of 100+ patients.
  • Provide life-saving support and acute care during emergency situations.
  • Regularly evaluate and adjust care plans to meet complex patient needs.

Ghana Health Service
Jasikan

Acting Health Promotion Officer
08.2013 - 09.2013

Job overview

  • Provided guidance on best practices for creating an environment conducive to good health habits.
  • Provided information sessions to inform individuals about disease prevention and management strategies.
  • Developed and implemented health promotion activities to increase awareness of healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to coordinate community-wide initiatives related to health promotion.
  • Delivered personalized treatment plans focusing on rehabilitation and overcoming physical challenges.
  • Recommended changes to clinical protocols to enhance patient care and service delivery.
  • Provided patients with advice on medical rights and facilitated their informed consent for treatments.
  • Engaged in advocacy efforts at the local level by attending city council meetings and speaking out on relevant issues.

Ghana Health Service
Jasikan, Oti Region

Community Health Nurse
02.2005 - 09.2013

Job overview

  • Monitored patients' progress by collecting vital signs such as height, weight, blood pressure and pulse rate.
  • Assessed patient's needs and developed care plans to address identified issues.
  • Provided support during crisis situations involving mental or emotional disorders.
  • Provided comprehensive personal care which included wound management, medication administration, and acute treatment.
  • Played pivotal role in emergency response efforts, providing acute care during public health crises and outbreaks.
  • Conducted thorough health assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans and ensure optimal patient care.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create and implement individualized care plans for patients.
  • Delivered effective treatment for minor ailments, ensuring swift recovery and patient satisfaction.
  • Educated clients and patients in health facilities and their homes.
  • Immunized clients and patients against vaccine preventable diseases in various settings such as homes and healthcare facilities.

Education

ALISON
GHANA

DIPLOMA from CAREGIVING
08-2024

UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES (UHAS)
HO, GHANA

Bachelor of Science from PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
05-2023

KWAME UKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOG
KUMASI, GHANA

DIPLOMA from DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
11-2019

UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA
CENTRAL REGION, GHANA

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION from EDUCATION
07-2019

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST, UCC
CENTRAL REGION, GHANA

Bachelor of Arts from POPULATION AND HEALTH
05-2013

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING TRAINING SCHOOL,HO
HO, GHANA

CERTIFICATE from CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
11-2004

University Overview

DIPLOMA IN CAREGIVING

Ghana Institute of Management And Public Adm.
CENTRAL REGION, GHANA

MPHIL PUBLIC HEALTH from PUBLIC HEALTH

Skills

  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Post Operative Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Pediatric Care
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Health Promotion
  • Clinical Skills
  • Research and Data Analysis
  • Patient Support and Advocacy
  • Community Engagement
  • Quality Control and Inspection
  • Effective therapeutic Communication
  • Interpersonal and Analytical Skills
  • Adaptability and Collaboration
  • Microsoft Office Suite and SPSS
  • Microsoft excel
  • Report Writing and Presentation
  • Problem Solving and Organizational Skills

Languages

English
First Language

Certification

  • REGISTERED COMMUNITY NURSING
  • DIPLOMA IN CAREGIVING

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of Nursing Training Students to accomplish their patient care studies.
  • Collaborated with team of 40 in the development of Reproductive Health Club.
  • Collaborated with team of Community Members in the development of Public Latrine.
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Affiliations

  • Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwife Association (GRNMA)
  • Community Health Nurses Association of Ghana(CHNAG)

Timeline

Registered Community Nurse

Ghana Health Services
06.2015 - Current

Acting Health Promotion Officer

Ghana Health Service
08.2013 - 09.2013

Community Health Nurse

Ghana Health Service
02.2005 - 09.2013

ALISON

DIPLOMA from CAREGIVING

UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES (UHAS)

Bachelor of Science from PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

KWAME UKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOG

DIPLOMA from DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION from EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST, UCC

Bachelor of Arts from POPULATION AND HEALTH

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING TRAINING SCHOOL,HO

CERTIFICATE from CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

Ghana Institute of Management And Public Adm.

MPHIL PUBLIC HEALTH from PUBLIC HEALTH
Patience Prestige AttagbahRegistered Community Health Nurse