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Training
Professional Development
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FREDRICK ASSAN

Woodhouse, Mansfield,United Kingdom

Summary

Hardworking and empathetic registered mental nurse with over a decade working experience providing high quality care to a wide range of patients with mental health problems in fast-paced setting.

Professional care worker with practical experience in providing compassionate support and assistance. Adept at collaborating with team members to ensure comprehensive and responsive care in accordance with the organizational policies and guidelines. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and effective communication. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting needs of clients and colleagues alike.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR SUPPORT/CARE WORKER

Hope Superjobs Ltd
12.2022 - Current
  • Monitor and report service users with challenging behaviors and report any issues to the manager for immediate interventions
  • Ensure all personal care tasks are carried out in line with the needs, wishes and preferences of the individual, following the care plan
  • Work in partnership with care managers and other professionals to maximize quality of life for individuals, and develop positive relationships with family and carers
  • Perform personal hygiene needs of bed ridden patients and use manual handling equipment correctly
  • Work with service users' social worker and other health and social care individuals who have a responsibility to or oversight of the service user
  • Ensure that the interests, safety and welfare of the service users are at the forefront of any action, arrangement or intervention.
  • Perform comprehensive risk assessment on the service users with challenging behavior and document findings accurately.
  • Educate service users with challenging behavior and their families on the individual's condition.
  • Assist in the assessment procedures for new service user with challenging behavior.
  • Foster a safe, comfortable environment for patients by maintaining clean and organized living spaces.
  • Provide emotional support and companionship to patients, building trust and improving overall wellbeing.
  • Provide transportation services for medical appointments and social activities, ensuring punctuality and safety at all times.
  • Enhance patient well-being by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
  • Coordinate meal planning and preparation based on individual dietary requirements, promoting healthy eating habits among patients.

SENIOR NURSING OFFICER

ASUNAFO SOUTH DISTRICT HOSPITAL
08.2020 - 11.2022
  • Organized and managed nursing care in the ward by ensuring that patients were treated with dignity and respect at all times
  • Provided leadership for the nursing team in the ward and actively involved in clinical supervision and peer review
  • Ensured availability of supplies and other logistics in the ward during the shift
  • Prepared duty roster for the ward by allocating both nursing and auxiliary staff for the day-to-day running of the ward
  • Worked together with the team to provide holistic care for the patients
  • Discussed treatment/management of condition with patient and relatives as part of ongoing education of patients and their relatives
  • Coordinated and supervised newly qualified and trainee nurses to carry out planned objectives
  • Prepared and submitted regular reports on nursing activities in the ward
  • Followed up care of patients at home and monitor the progress of recovery
  • Promoted and safeguarded the wellbeing and interest of patients
  • Admitted and discharged patients in compliance with the hospital guidelines and policies
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on continual learning and growth.
  • Established effective communication channels between nurses, physicians, ancillary staff members, resulting in improved collaboration throughout the entire healthcare team.
  • Coordinated with psychiatrist and staff to facilitate admissions, evaluating admission criteria and patients' symptoms to determine need for psychiatric consultation and related care.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify areas for potential improvement in patient outcomes and overall hospital performance.
  • Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines for consistent, high-quality patient care across all units.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, facilitating open communication and trust during challenging healthcare experiences.
  • Promoted a culture of safety, resulting in reduced medical errors and increased patient satisfaction scores.
  • Reduced patient readmission rates by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create targeted care plans.

NURSING OFFICER

ASUNAFO SOUTH DISTRICT HOSPITAL
03.2017 - 08.2020
  • Organized and participated in ward rounds
  • Administered prescribed psychotropic medications and monitored the adverse effects of the medications
  • Monitored and recorded routine vital signs of patients
  • Evaluated and documented the patient's daily mental state assessment and report any abnormality observed for appropriate intervention
  • Took over the management of the ward in the absence of the ward manager
  • Managed medication administration accurately and safely, reducing the risk of adverse drug events among patients.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members and student nurses through orientation and training programs, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments of patient conditions, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
  • Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring patients maintained dignity and comfort during their final moments.
  • Assisted to bath and groom patients, and change their bed sheets
  • Assisting in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
  • Accurately documented and reported all complaints to the appropriate personnel following the institutional protocol.
  • Providing emotional support and counseling to patient and relatives.
  • Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
  • Facilitating therapeutic activities and group therapy sessions
  • Participated in organizing and conducting home visits and defaulter tracing.

SENIOR STAFF NURSE

Pantang Psychiatric Hospital
04.2013 - 03.2017
  • Monitored patient's vital signs and documented it appropriately
  • Administered prescribed psychotropic medication via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and observed its therapeutic and adverse effects
  • Maintained patient's personal hygiene
  • Prepared patients plan of care and implemented it
  • Performed delegated duties by the ward in-charge
  • Fed of patients especially the elderly ones, bed ridden patients and critically ill patients
  • Organized patient and family health education on condition
  • Assisted patients to perform activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, etc
  • Coordinated patient referrals and discharged planning
  • Liaised with other health care professionals in providing quality care to the patients
  • Facilitated patient discharges by coordinating with medical teams, social workers, case managers, and other support staff.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
  • Reduced medication errors through thorough documentation and adherence to medication administration protocols.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Enhanced community health by participating in local outreach programs, providing education and resources to vulnerable populations.
  • Participated in organizing and conducting home visits and defaulter tracing.

STAFF NURSE

Pantang Psychiatric Hospital
02.2011 - 04.2013
  • Participated in daily ward rounds
  • Served prescribed medication and observed its adverse side effect and documented it
  • Fed bed ridden patients and engaged them in passive exercise
  • Prepared patients scheduled for review by psychiatrist
  • Assisted in the admission and discharging of patients in accordance with the hospital policies and guidelines
  • Checked and recorded patients' vital signs
  • Promoted and safeguarded the well-being and interest of the patients
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Valley View University
Accra, Ghana
11.2014

Diploma - Mental Health Nursing

Pantang Nurses' Training College
Accra, Ghana
08.2008

Skills

  • Good communication skills
  • Team player
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Supervisory role
  • Proper documentation
  • Timely feedback
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Strategic planning
  • Behavioral support

Training

  • PMVA, 03/27/23, 03/27/25
  • Safe, Effective & Young People centred, 07/10/23, 07/12/25
  • Moving and Handling of People, 07/14/24, 07/15/25
  • Risk assessment, 12/28/22, 12/27/24
  • Safeguarding principles, 12/29/22, 12/28/24
  • Equality and Diversity, 12/30/22, 12/29/24
  • Basic Life Support Training, 03/13/23, 03/14/24
  • Challenging Behaviour/ Conflict Solutions-Resp., 03/13/23, 03/14/24
  • Epilepsy Awareness, 12/13/23, 12/14/24

Professional Development

  • Health finance for Universal Health Coverage (WHO), 2021
  • Mental Health, First Aid and Referral, 07/2018
  • Basic life support training Pantang Psychiatric Hospital, Accra, 05/2014

Membership

  • Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ghana
  • Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwifery Association
  • Psychiatric Nurses Group of Ghana

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Playing volleyball
  • Watching football

References

  • Ronnah Tumussiime, Line Manager, Hope Superjobs Limited, UK, +44 7982307232, Ronnah.tumussiime@hopesuperjobs.co.uk
  • Helena Bruwaah Kyei, Principal Nursing Officer, Asunafo South District Hospital, Ghana, +233244023156, amabruwaah@gmail.com
  • Ms. Alberta Twumasi - Ankrah, Principal Nursing Officer, Pantang Psychiatric Hospital, Ghana, +233 244610475, albetwum@gmail.com

Timeline

SENIOR SUPPORT/CARE WORKER

Hope Superjobs Ltd
12.2022 - Current

SENIOR NURSING OFFICER

ASUNAFO SOUTH DISTRICT HOSPITAL
08.2020 - 11.2022

NURSING OFFICER

ASUNAFO SOUTH DISTRICT HOSPITAL
03.2017 - 08.2020

SENIOR STAFF NURSE

Pantang Psychiatric Hospital
04.2013 - 03.2017

STAFF NURSE

Pantang Psychiatric Hospital
02.2011 - 04.2013

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Valley View University

Diploma - Mental Health Nursing

Pantang Nurses' Training College

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