Public health Nurse
Resume:
RAKIATU SULLEY
+233-***-****** / ad2dmt@r.postjobfree.com / P.O BOX 13, Mpohor - Ghana.
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To work in an institution as Registered Nurse (RN) where I can utilize my full potential with the help of the health care team towards optimum patient care through individualized health care approach
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
October 2019 / University of Cape Coast / Central Region.
DIPLOMA IN REGISTERED GENERAL NURSING
November 2010 / Nursing and Midwifery Training College- Sekondi / Western Region.
SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (SSCE)
July 2005 / Fijai Senior High School / Fijia, Western Region.
Graduated High School (Home Economics)
WORK EXPERIENCE
GENERAL NURSE / GHANA HEALTH SERVICE,
April 2023– Present / Mpohor Polyclinic, Western – Ghana.
Provide and Implement vaccination programs and travel medicine services
Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
Recording patient vital signs and medical information Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition (s) Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Respiratory Conditions
Proper communication and documentation
Participate in ward rounds
Infection prevention
Evaluate nursing care and ensure continuity of care
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
GENERAL NURSE / GHANA HEALTH SERVICE,
October 2020– April 2023 / Tarkwa Municipal Hospital, Western – Ghana.
• Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote them to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care.
• Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
• Awareness of data entry a checking of appropriate codes to achieve targets.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
GENERAL NURSE INCHARGE / GHANA HEALTH SERVICE,
March 2012– October 2017 / Ahmaddiya Muslim Mission Hospital, Western – Ghana.
•Assist in-patient admissions and discharges, correctly document patient data, and take responsibility for the unit's administrative tasks.
•To aid all bedridden patients on the ward in maintaining their personal hygiene on a regular basis, as well as to assist in the admission, movement, and transfer of casualties.
•Maintain a high quality of infection prevention practice and patient assessment.
•Applying nursing skills and expertise to provide comprehensive healthcare services to individuals, families, and communities.
•Participate in staff induction and orientation to the ward, undertaking the Preceptorship role.
•Support the implementation and maintenance of Team Nursing or other frameworks to organize the delivery of care.
MEMBERSHIP IN A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
•Union of Professional Nurses & Midwives Ghana (UPNMG)
•Nurses & Midwifery Council (NMC)
CLINICAL ROTATION EXPERIENCE
TAKORADI HOSPITAL
2010– 2011, Western Region.
•Ensure that all clients admitted have their vital signs checked and correctly documented on the ward.
•Assist in-patient admissions and discharges, correctly document patient data, and take responsibility for the unit's administrative tasks.
•Maintain a high quality of infection prevention practice and patient assessment.
•Administering medication, vaccinations, and conducting a mental health assessment for patients with a mental illness
•Assist in the care of newborns and children, as well as the use of infection prevention practices.
•Assist in the provision of school health services, emergency contraception, community-based rehabilitation, and health planning (CHPS)
•Assist in providing prenatal and postnatal care
•Assist in the administration of medications during labor and obstetric emergencies.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Infection Prevention Control (Nurse Manager)
18th July 2016 – 23rd July 2016, Western Region.
•Participated in a trainers training program for infection prevention and control in nosocomial infections (hospital-acquired infections) that was actively involved in educating and training other healthcare professionals. This role includes providing comprehensive knowledge and guidance on best practices to prevent the spread of infections within the healthcare setting, such as proper hand hygiene, adherence to isolation precautions, effective disinfection and sterilization techniques, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
Case Management on Malaria in Pregnancy
28th April 2021, Western Region.
•Midwives instruct staff on the best practices for managing malaria in pregnant women at a trainer's training. This includes thorough information on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, placing emphasis on the significance of effective actions carried out at the right time, abilities to correctly diagnose and treat malaria cases in expectant women, delivering the best possible treatment and reducing any potential consequences.
Comprehensive Abortion and Care Training (Nurse Manager)
14th July 2022, Western Region.
•I was equipped as a public health nurse with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate care to individuals seeking abortion services. The trainer empowered us to address the physical, emotional, and ethical considerations involved in comprehensive abortion care, ensuring high quality services and support for patients throughout the process.
Sensitization on CSM and Yellow Fever (Nurse Manager)
5th January 2016, Western Region.
•Medical staff receive training on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Yellow Fever and CSM (Cerebrospinal Meningitis). In order to stop the spread of CSM and Yellow Fever and eventually protect the public health, I had training to raise awareness, advocate vaccination, and put efficient approaches into practice.
Referral Management (Nurse Manager)
5th July 2022, Western Region.
•I was educated and trained on the process of timely and appropriate referrals, emphasizing effective communication, documentation, and coordination between healthcare providers. The nurse trainer empowers trainers to optimize the referral system, ensuring seamless transitions for patients and efficient utilization of healthcare resources.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE / COMMUNITY SERVICE
SEKONDI SCHOOL OF DEAF AND DUMB, GHANA.
6-month (2015) / Senior Staff Nursing, Ahmaddiya Muslim Mission Hospital.
•Collaborated with other healthcare professionals, including sign language interpreters and social workers, to ensure comprehensive and holistic care to ensure effective communication and address any specific needs or concerns.
•Provided education and support to deaf and dumb patients regarding their health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques to empower them to become actively involved in their own healthcare decisions and provide resources to enhance their independence and well-being.
•Advocated for the needs and rights of deaf and dumb patients, ensuring their access to appropriate healthcare services, communication aids, and accommodations.
RELEVANT SKILLS
•Strong leadership and teamwork attributes
•Proficient in computer use
•Ability to demonstrate initiative
•Flexible and Prioritizing skills
•Understanding of own professional and clinical limitations
CERTIFICATIONS
Psychosocial support training for comprehensive abortion care services providers Issuer: OHaD Wellness Centre
REFERENCES
Dr Dr Nana Mireku Gyimah
District Director of Health Services, Mpohor.
ad2dmt@r.postjobfree.com
Mr Ebenezer Ewusie Mensah
Regional Industrial Relations officer
Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) of TUC (Ghana)
Central Regional Secretariat, Cape Coast
Contact this candidate