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GETRUDE NANA AKOSUA OWUSU

LONDON,Lambeth

Summary

Highly skilled Trainee Dental Nurse with experience in assisting dentists during procedures, sterilising instruments and educating patients on oral hygiene. Educated on electronic health records and scheduling appointments. Seeking dynamic environment to develop skills further and provide excellent patient care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Trainee dental nurse

KNIGHTHILL DENTAL SURGERY
LONDON, Lambeth
11.2023 - Current
  • Sterilised instruments, surfaces and chairs to control infection.
  • Examined patients' mouths and teeth to evaluate current standards of dental health.
  • Advised patients on post-operative pain relief based on complexity of dental work completed.
  • Supported dentists performing complex oral procedures with attentive assistance.
  • Provided professional chairside assistance to dentists to follow instructions and avoid errors.
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
  • Interviewed and gathered medical histories of patients to gather detailed information.
  • Sanitised equipment, cleaned exam rooms and restocked supplies after each patient procedures.
  • Sterilised dental tools and instruments between patients, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids and mixing materials for casts or impressions.
  • Identified and prepared trays of tools and materials to prepare for dental evaluations and treatment.
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in [Software].
  • Safely disposed of surgical and waste in biohazard containers to minimise health risks.
  • Set up treatment rooms to prepare for check-ups, examinations and surgeries.
  • Improved clients' oral health through targeted hygiene advice.

Executive secretary

Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives
Accra
01.2022 - 10.2024
  • Evaluated data and communicated reports to improve strategy planning.
  • Oversaw and trained clerical support staff to accomplish challenging objectives.
  • Welcomed arriving visitors and directed to appropriate meeting rooms.
  • Supervised administrative work in [Type] office and set goals for staff.
  • Prepared professional business correspondence on behalf of senior staff and organisation.
  • Assigned work to appropriate members of staff on behalf of CEO.
  • Fielded calls and resolved general queries to limit pressure on management.
  • Prepared expense reports to monitor staff and business spending.
  • Sourced and ordered office supplies within allocated budget.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence, facilitating positive communication for enhanced business processes.
  • Screened incoming phone calls and relayed detailed messages.

Community nurse

Yokwenor CHPS
Accra
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
  • Prevented hospital admissions by providing detailed, comprehensive client education regarding infection prevention and control.
  • Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
  • Provided wound care, medication management and health promotion to patients receiving at-home care.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge in latest nursing techniques and best practices for high quality care.
  • Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
  • Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
  • Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
  • Assisted patients with ongoing care needs to promote speedy recovery.
  • Completed patient visits daily to offer trusted care in home setting.

Community nurse

Mamprobi Polyclinic
Accra
12.2019 - 10.2020
  • Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
  • Prevented hospital admissions by providing detailed, comprehensive client education regarding infection prevention and control.
  • Assessed patients upon arrival to determine acute care needs and develop ongoing [Type] plans.
  • Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
  • Provided wound care, medication management and health promotion to patients receiving at-home care.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge in latest nursing techniques and best practices for high quality care.
  • Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
  • Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Dental Nursing

Alpha Prime Professionals
London
01.2024 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Community Nursing

OdumaseKrobo Nursing & Midwifery Training College
Koforidua
08.2019 - 11.2021

Skills

  • Post-operative care
  • Chairside assisting
  • Filling material preparation
  • Instrument control
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Patient counselling
  • Medical records management
  • Health and safety control
  • Periodontics
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Surgical waste disposal
  • Exam room setups
  • Sterilisation procedures
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Accounting

Timeline

Diploma of Higher Education - Dental Nursing

Alpha Prime Professionals
01.2024 -

Trainee dental nurse

KNIGHTHILL DENTAL SURGERY
11.2023 - Current

Executive secretary

Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives
01.2022 - 10.2024

Community nurse

Yokwenor CHPS
11.2020 - 12.2021

Community nurse

Mamprobi Polyclinic
12.2019 - 10.2020

Diploma of Higher Education - Community Nursing

OdumaseKrobo Nursing & Midwifery Training College
08.2019 - 11.2021

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