Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Training
References
Timeline
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PRISCILLA OSEI

KUMASI

Summary

Devoted Nurse, providing exemplary service to individuals in residential care environments with utmost respect and consideration. Supportive care professional, monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted within care plan. Deliberate role model, demonstrating healthy behavior for daily living and social interactions. Experienced, compassionate and Patient-Focused Registered Nurse with clinical experience in diverse settings, including medical/surgical, intensive and emergency care for clients in both public and private facilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Assistant

Sekyere Kumawu District Hospital - Full Time
04.2019 - Current
  • Provide assistance to medical officers in day-to-day running of facility
  • Plan and undertake health promotion programs
  • Undertake nurse Anesthesia duties
  • Ensure safe storage of drugs
  • Maintain drugs and other important registers in ward
  • Prepare patients for OPD consultations by checking and recording vital signs, orienting and educating patients
  • Prescribe and give nursing care to patients as necessary
  • Ensure patient information is treated and handled with highest confidentiality
  • Prepare and present timely comprehensive care and nursing reports as may be required
  • Mentor junior staff, students/trainees and visiting staff.
  • Supported needs of 38+ residents under long-term care.

Caregiver, Special Needs

Banko Health Center - Part Time
09.2019 - Current
  • Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Enhanced quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
  • Assisted clients in achieving their daily goals by offering physical support and emotional encouragement.
  • Provided compassionate care for special needs clients, ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
  • Ensured timely administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by medical professionals.
  • Developed strong crisis management skills, working proactively to diffuse challenging situations and maintain calm, supportive environment for special needs individuals.
  • Improved clients'' communication skills through tailored speech therapy exercises and activities.
  • Maintained detailed records of clients'' progress towards personal goals, sharing updates regularly with families and healthcare teams.
  • Provided transportation to appointments, outings, or activities as needed, ensuring safety of special needs individuals at all times.

Nurse Assistant

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Apprenticeship
12.2016 - 03.2019
  • Unit, including caring for catheters and intravenous lines, providing incision care and dressing changes
  • Prepared patients for OPD consultations by checking and recording vital signs, orienting and educating patients, counselling and administering medications to patients according to prescription instructions
  • Provided First Aid and first line emergency treatment in absence of medical officer and informed him/her of condition
  • Prepared weekly and monthly clinic report for health and hygiene managers' review
  • Mentored junior staff, students/trainees and visiting staff.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Student Nurse

Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
01.2016 - 02.2016
  • Obtained and recorded vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure)
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living
  • Experienced group recreational therapy
  • Experienced in mental assessment
  • Emotional support delivery
  • Served prescribed medications, its effect and reactions.
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.

Education

Registered Nurse Assistant Clinical -

Dunkwa On-Offin Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Dunkwa, Ghana
11.2016

High School Diploma -

Juaben Senior High School
Kumasi, Ghana
06.2013

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Comprehensive Care Plans
  • Patient/Family Education
  • Adult care
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Independent Living Support
  • Home Healthcare Services
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Patience and understanding
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Seizure Management
  • Childcare experience

Languages

English
Native language

Certification

  • Caredemy Care Certificate (Standards 1 to 15)
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Band Score 6
  • Registered and Licensed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana

Training

  • Sustainable financing for primary health care towards attainment of universal health coverage in Ghana: Role of Stakeholders, Ministry of Health, June 2023
  • Training of health professional as advocates for clean air policies, World Health Organisation, September 2022
  • Rehabilitation and Health Promotion, Dunkwa on-Offin NMTC, April 2016
  • Nutritional Diabetics, Dunkwa On-Offin NMTC, April 2015.
  • Infection Prevention and Control, Dunkwa On-Offin NMTC, December 2015
  • Introduction to Pharmacology and Pharmacovigilance, Dunkwa On-Offin NMTC, December 2015.
  • First Aid, Dunkwa On-Offin NMTC, December 2015.

References

  • Dr. Nana Kwabena Wiafe, Medical Officer, Sekyere Kumawu District Hospital, Ashanti, Ghana, kwabenawiafe@ymail.com
  • Mr. Eugene Amankwa, Senior Physician Assistant, Sekyere Kumawu District Hospital, Ashanti, Ghana, Kwameeugene1993@gmail.com

Timeline

Caregiver, Special Needs

Banko Health Center - Part Time
09.2019 - Current

Nurse Assistant

Sekyere Kumawu District Hospital - Full Time
04.2019 - Current

Nurse Assistant

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Apprenticeship
12.2016 - 03.2019

Student Nurse

Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
01.2016 - 02.2016

Registered Nurse Assistant Clinical -

Dunkwa On-Offin Nursing And Midwifery Training College

High School Diploma -

Juaben Senior High School

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