RUTH GYAMFI
Kumasi,AH
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Assistant Preventive
Kaase Health Centre
01.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients, administer medications, monitor vital signs, educate patients and families on disease management and health promotion strategies, maintain accurate medical records, assess health needs of individuals and families in the community, conduct health screening and provide preventive care services, implement immunization programs and facilitate health education sessions, collaborate with local organizations and leaders to promote community health initiatives, assist senior nurses in delivering quality patient care, participate in patient assessments and care planning, develop proficiency in nursing procedures and medication administration, observe and learn from experienced healthcare professionals
Nurse
Ghana Health Service
03.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse Assistant Preventive
Ghana Health Service
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention strategies, proper medication usage, and at-home care techniques to improve overall health outcomes.
- Served as a reliable resource for both colleagues and family members seeking clarification about medical terminology or treatment plan specifics.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients and healthcare providers by accurately documenting information during rounds or consultations.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery methods.
- Administer bedside and personal care.
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
- Assist in regular exercise, eg. walk.
- Feed or assist in feeding.
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
- Provide companionship.
- Provide personal care.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
Community Nurse
CHPS Compound
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Deliver community health services in group or individuals
Staff Nurse
Kumasi South Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assist senior nurses in delivering quality patient care across various units
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Assistance
Fomena Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Kumasi11.2019
Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of health concerns and issues, and the ability to apply knowledge and skill in the development and implementation of programs to address identified needs;
- Adaptable and ability to establish and sustain a multidisciplinary team approach to integrated service delivery;
- Able to apply ethics of Nursing practice in decision making;
- Willingness to adapt to the changing demands of the position;
- Able to demonstrate initiative, optimism, discretion, tact, self-assurance, dependability, and leadership;
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in computer applications, especially Microsoft Office;
- Problem-solving and leadership skills;
- Able to maintain confidentiality and be an example of professionalism
- Able to follow direction and work within the policies, procedures and the vision, mission and core values of the organization
- Good knowledge and willingness to learn of the international culture and issues affecting children, families and communities in and around the district of my employer
- Able to understand and/or speak the right language would be considered an asset
- Able to provide coverage to all Health programs where appropriate training has been provided and where required qualifications, skills and abilities are met
Additional Information
Between 2012 and 2015, I was a student of Oppong Memorial Senior High School studying General Arts. Either under the direction of the Community Health Service Manager, I ensure that: I report to the Community Health Service Manager on all matters pertaining to the Community Health programs; Completing and submitting weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual statistics, correspondence and reports; preparing and submitting immunization statistical data to Ghana Health Service (GHS) and Ministry of Health (MOH). Completing all communicable disease reports and ensuring all data is submitted to the appropriate authority. Completing and submitting an annual community prioritized work plan according to approved format; participating in the annual review and update; Maintaining complete, accurate, legible, and timely client files (chronic and/or high risk mothers/children) using the approved format; Ensuring safekeeping of over the counter medications, supplies and vaccines; Participating in community based health committees and in district service unit meetings when necessary; Participating in professional meetings, conferences, seminars, and reviewing professional literature for continuing development; Providing Community Health Educational In-services to the schools and communities in the District (both nursing colleagues and to the district unit team members), Community Health Service Workers, material learned at training seminars attended; Meeting and planning as a team player with team members and District Health Directorate to provide guidance, field experience and supervision of student from nursing faculties when required; Providing nursing assessments and collaboration of services when required to Home and Community Care Services. Record information and counsel patients regarding communicable diseases. Communicating and collaborating with disciplinary team to formulate comprehensive preventive, protective and care plans for patients and community. Experience with pediatric patients that need care for tracheostomy and ventilator, congenital abnormalities and developmental delays. Maintain and monitor patient's tracheostomy helping a stable respiratory condition. Experience with pediatric patients that need care for tracheostomy and ventilator, congenital abnormalities and developmental delays
Person Specification
2 years of community/people preventive and protective and educative care, True, NMC
Core Duties
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs and assist with medical procedures.
- Educate patients and their families on disease management and health promotion strategies.
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in accordance with healthcare protocols.
- Assessed the health needs of individuals and families in the community.
- Conducted health screening and provided preventive care services.
- Implemented immunization programs and facilitated health education sessions.
- Collaborated with local organizations and leaders to promote community health initiatives.
- Assisted senior nurses in delivering quality patient care across various units.
- Participating in patient assessments and contributed to care planning.
- Developed proficiency in conducting nursing procedures and medication administration.
- Observed and learned from experienced healthcare professionals in a clinical setting.
Patient Safety
Monitoring clients for clinical deterioration, detecting errors and near misses, By developing personal patient and community safety initiatives., I analyze possible risks in my processes, procedures, I always work in accordance policies, infection control measures and safeguarding the community.
Essential Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Emergency response
- Documentation / records keeping
- Good communication
- Ability to stay calm and tactful under pressure
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health promotion
- Adult and child healthcare
Country
Ghana
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Nurse
Ghana Health Service
03.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse Assistant Preventive
Ghana Health Service
03.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse Assistant Preventive
Kaase Health Centre
01.2022 - Current
Community Nurse
CHPS Compound
08.2018 - 11.2018
Staff Nurse
Kumasi South Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing Assistance
Fomena Nursing And Midwifery Training College
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