Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
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Charlotte Nju Gusi

Charlotte Nju Gusi

Bamenda,Mezam

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with three years of experience, dedicated to providing top-notch patient care. I have successfully collaborated with teams to meet the demands of busy units. I am thrilled to apply for the healthcare role with Avanta Care Ltd, which possesses over 12 years of industry experience, has served more than 450 satisfied clients, and has been recognized as the supplier of healthcare professionals on the Health Trust Europe Framework.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Domiciliary care assistant

International Medical Corp
Bamenda, Mezam
05.2023 - Current
  • Deliver toileting support for service users in the Residence.
  • Submits reports to the coordinator regarding client condition updates.
  • Prevents accidents and falls by ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of residence
  • Optimises user outcomes by ensuring care delivery was in line with care plans and individual wishes.
  • Guarantee user safety by monitoring wellbeing and promptly reporting concerns.
  • Accompany service users to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.
  • Consistently keep a clean and safe environment by adhering to International Medical Corps' rules and regulations.
  • Keep detailed records of care activities, condition changes and treatment responses.

Nurse

Holistic Community Health Centre
Bamenda, Mezam
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Carried out sterilization, cleaning, assembling and packaging of forceps and other equipment
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
  • Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
  • Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.

Nurse and Pharmacy Attendant

Ringland Medical Centre
Bamenda, Mezam
10.2019 - 11.2021
  • Pharmacy Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
  • Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
  • Trained community members on public health issues including designing and production of manuals on the control and spread of Covid-19.
  • Critically checked for expiry of pharmacy drugs, separating expired drugs to ensure quality control using standard preventive measures as recommended by the North West Regional Fund for Health.
  • Minimised patient waiting times through excellent prioritisation and multitasking.
  • Dispensed medication accurately against customer prescriptions.
  • Processed incoming medication orders, checking inventories for supply requirements and reordering stock as necessary.
  • Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.

Health Officer

Community Association for Vulnerable Persons
Bamenda, Mezam
02.2016 - 09.2019
  • Collaborated with local authorities in safeguarding vulnerable patients in Mezam.
  • Identified vulnerable persons in Mezam division needing medical attention but unable to get to hospitals to provide continuous medical checkups and support.
  • Conducted assessments and regular field visits to monitor activities and health-related threats such as HIV/AIDS and STIs.
  • Actioned public health campaigns to educate patients on current issues.
  • Organised workers to train the vulnerable population including persons living with disabilities in Mezam division.
  • Provided psychosocial support to survivors of rape and refer them to adequate health services.


Education

GCE Ordinary level - Arts

Government Bilingual High School
Mezam
09.2008 - 06.2012

A-Levels - Arts

Government Bilingual High School Bamenda
Mezam
09.2010 - 06.2012

Higher Professional Diploma - Nursing

St Louis University Institute of Health and Biomed
Mezam
10.2012 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Bamenda
Mezam
11.2021 - 08.2022

Skills

  • Moving and handling
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Vital signs
  • First aid and CPR
  • Medication administration
  • Nursing care
  • Disability care
  • Personal care

Certification

International Medical Corps

  • Basic Emergency Obstetric and New Born Care in Crisis Settings

Florence Academy

  • Dementia Level 1
  • Diabetes Awareness and Management
  • Infection Prevention and Control (Level 2)
  • Parkinson's Diseases
  • Wound Care and Tissue Viability Training
  • First Aid
  • Food Hygiene

Medtigo Health Education

  • Advance Cardiovascular Life Support

Coursera: John Hopkins University

  • Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19
  • Psychological First Aid

Accomplishments

I am a board member of the Association for the Welfare of the Underprivileged Cameroon (AWUC). In this position, I am responsible for supporting decision-making and advocating for the welfare of the underprivileged, including the elderly, displaced individuals, and persons living with disabilities in the North West Region of Cameroon.

Affiliations

Cameroon Nurses Association

Timeline

Domiciliary care assistant

International Medical Corp
05.2023 - Current

Nurse

Holistic Community Health Centre
11.2022 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Bamenda
11.2021 - 08.2022

Nurse and Pharmacy Attendant

Ringland Medical Centre
10.2019 - 11.2021

Health Officer

Community Association for Vulnerable Persons
02.2016 - 09.2019

Higher Professional Diploma - Nursing

St Louis University Institute of Health and Biomed
10.2012 - 06.2015

A-Levels - Arts

Government Bilingual High School Bamenda
09.2010 - 06.2012

GCE Ordinary level - Arts

Government Bilingual High School
09.2008 - 06.2012

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