Mental Health Community

AMIN KUUKA IBRAHIM

Address: P. O Box *** N/R, Tamale Tel: +233*********/208321031 E-mail: *********@*****.*** CAREER OBJECTIVES

As a Community Mental Health Officer with community experience and a strong commitment to providing quality health care to individuals and the community. I am keen to broaden my horizon and efficiently work as a qualified Community Mental Health Officer (CMHO) in a Primary Health Care Team. EDUCATION

Yamfo College of Health 2022-Present

BSc. in Community Mental Health

College Of Health and Well-Being, Kintampo 2016-2018 Diploma In Community Mental Health

Health Assistant Training School 2009-2012

Health Assistant Clinical

WORK EXPERIENCE

Kanvilli Health Centre July, 2019 to Date

Mental Health Nurse

• Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments, and preventive measures.

• Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.

• Evaluated, ordered, and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.

VRA Hospital September, 2018-July, 2019

Service Personnel

• Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs, and provide support and resources.

• Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.

• Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by the team leader. Bawa Barracks Hospital March, 2016-August 2016

Staff Nurse

• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

• Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes. Kanvilli Health Centre September, 2014 – March, 2016 Staff Nurse

• Assessed the physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.

• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

• Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.

Bagabaga Health Centre April, 2013- August, 2014

Staff Nurse

• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with a plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.

SDA Hospital September, 2012 - March, 2013

Staff Nurse

• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.

• Assisted with the delivery of newborns, providing care and support for a successful transition to motherhood.

• Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.

• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities. Tamale Teaching Hospital June 2010- November, 2011 Clinicals

• Provided quick crisis intervention strategies to assist clients with emergencies.

• Developed effective discharge plans for clients to help maintain positive health outcomes.

• Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment. SKILLS

• Sustainable Systems

• Patient Health Information Privacy

• Interpersonal Communication Skills

• Clinical Quality Improvement

• Mental Health Care

• Mental and Physical Assessments

HOBBIES

• Associating lovely with people • Reading novels

• Watching football

REFEREES

Dr. Abubakari Braimah, Medical Doctor at Tamale Teaching Hospital, Tamale Tel: +233*********/20630191

E-mail: ***********@*****.***

Mrs. Dedora Donkor-Zutah, Staff Nurse (Psychiatric) at VRA Hospital, Akosombo Tel: +233*********

E-mail: *************@*****.***

Mr. Mohammed Nuhu, Nurse Practitioner at Tamale Teaching Hospital, Tamale Tel: +233*********/202164539

E-mail: **************@*****.***

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