Kofi Asuamah Yeboah
Luton
Summary
Passionate and resourceful professional with 7+ year's in Nursing. Confident in providing exceptional care for clients and is able to work in a team. Effective communication skills with other medical professionals, as well as educating clients and family members about their medical conditions.
I will be able to use my experience in understanding and safeguarding of elderly care, adults and young children, people living with disabilities, being compassionate to help clients to have the best of independent life. Experienced nutrition professional with focus on developing and implementing health and nutrition programmes. Capable of improving community health through tailored dietary plans and educational outreach. Utilises deep understanding of nutritional science and strong communication skills to foster positive health outcomes. Driven professional with solid grounding in nutritional science and public health. Combines excellent analytical skills and strong communication abilities to develop and implement effective nutrition programmes. Committed to improving community health outcomes through targeted nutritional interventions and education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
NUTRITION OFFICER AT JAMAN NORTH DISTRICT HEALTH DIRECTORATE
Ghana Health Service
Sampa, Ghana
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Planning and organizing clinics
- Education on Exclusive Breastfeeding
- Food demonstrations on variety of foods .
- Enhanced community awareness about nutrition through public speaking engagements.
- Updated client records meticulously, maintaining accurate information flow.
- Conducted food demonstrations, inspiring healthier eating habits among clients.
- Championed the establishment of school feeding programmes for enhanced child nutrition.
- Investigated malnutrition cases within communities, informing targeted intervention strategies.
- Nutrition Counselling for pregnant women
- Body Mass Estimation and Estimation of Date of Delivery at Ante Natal Clinics
- Measuring of length of children, checking BMI, growth monitoring and promotion at Child Welfare Clinics
- Monthly Reporting and Data management.
- Developed healthy meal plans by collaborating with a team of dietitians.
- Assessed patients' nutritional needs for improved health outcomes.
- Improved patient well-being through dietary counselling and management.
- Educated families on proper nutrition to enhance their overall health.
- Conducted research in nutrition, resulting in updated dietary guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.
- Provided expert advice on dietary matters to improve patient outcomes.
- Implemented nutritional screening tools leading to better patient assessment.
Health Care Assistant
Dansoman Polyclinic Accra
Accra, Ghana
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Encourage clients to be safe, work to care plan, personal hygiene and administration of medication.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Provided basic health education to patients for proper self-care post discharge.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
REGISTERED COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Ghana Health Service
Mayera, Ghana
10.2015 - 12.2022
- Providing Family Planning Services for clients to make informed decisions on when to have babies
- Providing Home Visiting Services to help clients to solve their health problems using their available resources and make referrals when necessary
- Acting as a facility in-charge from 2018-2020
- Assessed patient conditions and implemented effective intervention
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive healthcare education.
- Conducted community health screenings to detect early signs of disease.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care, fostering a positive community environment.
- Promoted healthy behaviours for improved community wellbeing.
- Enhanced public understanding of preventive measures with educational programmes.
- Provided home visits to elderly patients, ensuring proper treatment adherence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for coordinated patient care.
- Advocated for marginalised communities, achieving better access to healthcare services.
- Offered emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Implemented immunisation drives in schools, encouraging child vaccination uptake.
- Conducted health assessments on new patients leading to personalised care plans.
- Liaised with social workers and other professionals for holistic patient management.
- Trained local volunteers in basic first aid, enhancing emergency response capacity.
- Educated pregnant women about prenatal care, fostering healthier pregnancies and births.
- Organised free medical camps in underserved areas facilitating access to primary healthcare services.
- Initiated community outreach programmes aimed at mental health awareness.
- Effectively managed resources during mass vaccination campaigns ensuring smooth operation.
- Worked with members of community to determine needs.
- Performed home visits for clients and patients.
Private Client , Home Care ,Sampa Government Hospital Support Worker and Health Care Assistant
Sampa Government Hospital
Sampa, Ghana
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Personal care and hygiene, Promoting independency, Maintaining household duties and checking blood sugar, cooking, budgeting and trips out
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
Education
Diploma in Nutrition - Nutrition
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND WELL -BEING KINTAMPO, GHANA
Kintampo 09.2021 - 08.2022
NVQ Level 3 - Community Health Nurse
Nurses Trainng School, Techiman- Krobo
12.2012 - 11.2014
Skills
- Record management
- Emotional support and Companionship
- Client Relationship and Rapport
- Good Communication
- Time Management
- Home cleaning and Sanitizing
- Laundry Washing
- Drying and Ironing
- Diet assessment
- Nutrition education
- Meal planning
- Nutrient analysis
- Project management
Custom
+4407909145676
Certification
Technical Officer -Nutrition
Registered Nurse Assiatant Preventive
Elderly Care and Caring For the Disabled
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
NUTRITION OFFICER AT JAMAN NORTH DISTRICT HEALTH DIRECTORATE
Ghana Health Service
01.2023 - 12.2023
Diploma in Nutrition - Nutrition
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND WELL -BEING KINTAMPO, GHANA
09.2021 - 08.2022
Health Care Assistant
Dansoman Polyclinic Accra
01.2021 - 01.2023
REGISTERED COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Ghana Health Service
10.2015 - 12.2022
Private Client , Home Care ,Sampa Government Hospital Support Worker and Health Care Assistant
Sampa Government Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2017
NVQ Level 3 - Community Health Nurse
Nurses Trainng School, Techiman- Krobo
12.2012 - 11.2014
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