CURRICULUM VITAE

ERNESTINA AMPAABENG

EMPLOYER ADDRESS

Ashanti Regional Health Directorate( Ghana Health Service),

M9RF+6CX, Fuller Road, Kumasi.

Kuntenase Government Hospital

GGPG+X6M,Lake Road,Kuntenase,Ghana-West Africa.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

First Name: Ernestina

Surname: Ampaabeng

Date of Birth: 20/07/1983

Country: Ghana

Telephone

+233 (024-***-****

Address: Ak-376-6561 Adjei Adjekum Road. Atonsu-Gyinyase, Kumasi.

Email: adz07h@r.postjobfree.com/ adz07h@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To be a Nurse educator, family adviser, preventive nurse, curative nurse, carer, equipped with relevant skill and Knowledges, competency strategies to empower individuals and communities to fully control over their health needs.

SKILLS:

●Total Patient Care

●Breastfeeding and attachment initiative

●Newborn Care

●Care Plan Implementation

●Patient Counseling

●Discharge Planning

●Intakes and Discharge

●Total Patient Care

●Specimen Collection

●Medication Management

●Hospice and Palliative Care

●Emotional Support

●Care of the Aged

●Medication Side Effect Knowledge

●Patient Care

●Therapy and Counseling

●Patient Health information access

●Paediatric Nursing

●Infection Control Measures

●IV Administration

●Patient Education

●Wound Care Management

●Monitoring of Vital Signs

●Diet and Nutrition

●Oral Conditions Care

●Patient Care Assessment

●Mental and Physical Assessments

●Blood Draw and Sample Collection

●Disaster Site Triaging

●Microsoft Office

●Documentation

●Patient Preparation and Assistance

●Routine Examinations

●Health Care Program Planning

●Treatment Plan Modification

●Broad knowledge and experience in Public Health Concerns

●Very productive and hard working to deliver job satisfaction

●I adapt quickly to working and Environments, am a team player and goal oriented.

●Complex Problem-Solving.

●Clear Language and Communication skills.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

(NURSING OFFICER):2023- Currently

Ghana Health Service, Ashanti Regional Health Directorate, M9RF+6CX,Fuller Road,Kumasi.

Kuntenase Government Hospital

GGPG+X6M,Lake Road,Kuntenase.

Public Health Nurse Qualifications and Skills

●Proficient in electronic health record management systems

●Extensive experience in treating patients

●Advanced ability to educate patients and families on health issues

●Exceptional bedside manner

●Great communication and interpersonal skills

Education and Experience Requirements

●Need to be (Diploma) a Registered State licensed Nurse, Registered State Licensed Mental Nurse, Registered State Licensed Community Nurse or Registered State Licensed Midwife.

●A bachelor’s or associate degree in nursing required

●[Number] years’ experience working with patients and medical providers

JOB DESCRIPTION

●Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.

●Providing nursing services and healthcare education at homes and community clinics.

●Developing treatment and intervention plans based on healthcare assessments.

●Instructing families on patient care and promoting healthy lifestyles.

●Coordinating treatment, convalescence, and rehabilitation plans with other healthcare providers.

●Providing maternity and childcare guidance, as well as facilitating interventions, when required.

●Conducting immunization programs, as well as promoting disease prevention and control measures.

●Inventorizing and replenishing medical supplies, as well as maintaining medical equipment.

●Updating and maintaining patient files and medical records.

●Participating in health education initiatives and keeping abreast of advancements in the field of public health.

●Performing regular vehicle maintenance checks, logging trips, and proactively initiating repairs.

●Promoting patient independence by teaching self-care skills.

●Educates patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

●Assesses physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.

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

●Administers medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

●Identifies learning needs of patients and families and responds with advocacy and health education.

●Precepts student and Rotation nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.

●Delivers proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinics.

●Writes and validates weekly and monthly reports.

●Conducts Home visit to clients and families.

●Assesses health care trends in communities.

●Collaborates with emergency response planning and training.

●Works with public health officials to help communities receive care.

●Provides immunizations and health screenings in the community.

●Provides patient and community education.

●Monitors and delivers high quality patient care.

●Records and analyzes medical data in various communities.

●Evaluates the health of patients and creates treatment plans.

●Participates in evaluation and documentation of patients and care.

●Assists in developing, evaluating, and implementing professional development education.

●Refers patients to other providers as needed.

●Manages budgets of public health facilities.

REGISTERED COMMUNITY NURSE (SENIOR STAFF NURSE): March 2018 to 2022.

Ghana Health Service, Ashanti Regional Health Directorate, M9RF+6CX,Fuller Road,Kumasi.

Kumasi South Hospital,

MC27+GC3, Kumasi.

JOB DESCRIPTION

●Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.

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

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Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.

●Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.

●Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.

●Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilised and maintaining inventory.

●Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.

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

●Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.

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

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

●Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.

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

●Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.

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

●Teaches patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom recurrence

●Informs patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.

●Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.

●Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic

●Offered family planning methods and also counselling.

● Health Education,

●Vaccination for children under 5 years.

●Child Welfare clinic that’s Growth monitoring of children under 5 yrs.

●Voluntary counselling and testing the public on HIV.

● monthly reports on family planning,immunisation and growth monitoring and VCT.

●Sickle cell screening.

●Home visit to clients and families.

●Assisted Diabetic Clinic

●Assisted Tuberculosis Clinic

●Assisted sickle Cell Clinic

●Assisted Antenatal Clinic

●Assisted dietary Clinic

●Assisted Hypertension Clinic

●Conducted Disease Surveillance

●Conducted Adolescent Health Clinic

●Conducted Child Welfare Clinic

●Assisted clinic for the Elderly.

PRINCIPAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE: June 2016 to February 2018.

Ghana Health Service, Ashanti Regional Health Directorate, M9RF+6CX,Fuller Road,Kumasi.

KUMASI SOUTH HOSPITAL,

MC27+GC3, Kumasi.

SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH

NURSE: June 2013 to May 2010.

Ghana Health Service, Ashanti Regional Health Directorate, M9RF+6CX,Fuller Road,Kumasi.

KUMASI SOUTH HOSPITAL,

MC27+GC3, Kumasi.

TRANSFER TO KUMASI SOUTH HOSPITAL ON AUGUST 2010

Ghana Health Service, Ashanti Regional Health Directorate, M9RF+6CX,Fuller Road,Kumasi.

KUMASI SOUTH HOSPITAL,

MC27+GC3, Kumasi.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE: June 2008 to July 2010.

ASANTE - AKYEM DISTRICT HOSPITAL JUASO

Ghana Health Service, Ashanti Regional Health Directorate,M9RF+6CX,Fuller Road, Kumasi.

●Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

●Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

●Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

●Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

●Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.

●Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.

●Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere.

●Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

●Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

●Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

●Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

●Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.

●Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.

●Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

●Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

●Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

●Exceeded goals through effective task prioritisation and great work ethic.

●Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.

●Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

●Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to the supervisor.

●Consultation

●Minor illness treatment

●Dispensed of drugs

●Vaccination and Growth Monitoring

●Health Education and Health Promotion

●Family planning services

●School health service

●Wound dressing and suturing.

●Monthly and Weekly reports.

●Home visit

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

2020-2022,BACHELOR of SCIENCE

PLACE:

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES' SCHOOL, KORLE-BU.

ADDRESS: GQQC+CG

ACCRA, GHANA,WEST AFRICA.

PROGRAM : BSC IN PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING.

●Public Health Nursing Administration 1&2.

●Obstetric Nursing in Public Health 1&2.

●Family Health 1&2.

●Family Planning 1&2.

●Immunisation Management 1&2.

●Health Promotion and Regenerative Health.

●Principles and Practice of Public Health Nursing 1&2.

●Theoretical Basis of Professional Nursing.

●Statistics and Computing

●Field Practice 1,2,3,&4.

●Principles of Disease Prevention and Control 1&2

●Research Methods

●School Health

●Reflective Practice.

●Public Health Nutrition.

●Sign Language.

●Occupational Health and Disaster Management.

●Primary Eye and Oral Care

●Personal and Environmental Health.

●Gerontology.

●French

●Supply Chain Management.

●Current Issues in Health

●Principles of Nursing Education.

●Health Care Policy.

●Project work (Research and Family Centred Care Study).

2015 – 2017 KNUST DIPLOMA UPGRADE.

PROGRAM: REGISTERED COMMUNITY NURSING.

PLACE : COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSES’ TRAINING SCHOOL.

ADDRESS: 7FJR+P2F,FOMENA ADANSI CENTRE, ASHANTI REGION, GHANA, WEST AFRICA.

COURSES OFFERED: Anatomy and Physiology I & II

Principles and Practice of Community Health Nursing and Administration I & II

Principles of Disease Management and Control I & II

Sociology and Traditional Medicine

Research Methods and Statistics

Medical – Surgical Nursing

Behavioural Sciences

Obstetric Nursing

Community Nursing Practice

Current Issues in Nursing and Midwifery

Psychiatric Nursing.

● Field Practice .

●Project Work ( Research, Health Education and Family Centred Care study) .

2017- 2018 - Nursing Rotation

●Surgical and Medical Nursing (1 month).

●Obstetric Nursing ( 3 months)

●Psychiatric Nursing (1 month).

●Public Health Nursing ( 6 months).

●Nursing Speciality (Ophtalmic Unit,CCU,IDU) - 3weeks.

●Theatre (2 weeks).

2010 - 2013, Bachelor of Science

PLACE: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GHANA,

ADDRESS:Post Office Box, 363,FIAPRE-SUNYANI, BONO REGION, GHANA, WEST AFRICA.

PROGRAM: BSc. PUBLIC HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCE

COURSES OFFERED:

Biology for Health professionals I & II

Chemistry for Health Professionals I & II

Accounting I & II

Epidemiology

Philosophy

Health Promotion

Disease Control and Prevention.

Communicable disease

Traditional Health Medicine

Healthcare in the Community.

Moral Issues and Health

Environmental Health.

. Nutrition

. Data Analysis

. Pharmacology

. Research

. Education in Public Health

. Project work ( Research ).

2013- 2014 NATIONAL SERVICE

2005 - 2007 CERTIFICATE

PLACE: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSES' TRAINING SCHOOL.

ADDRESS: WINNEBA, CENTRAL REGION, GHANA, WEST AFRICA.

PROGRAM: CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING.

COURSES OFFERED :

Anatomy and physiology

Computing

Research Methods

Mental Health

Pharmacology

Communication Skills

Personal and Environmental Health

Math and Statistics

Community Health Nursing.

Child Health.

●Project work ( Research and Health Education).

●Field work.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Good management and leadership skills

Broad knowledge and experience in the field public health concerns

Very productive and can work or deliver job satisfaction with little or no supervision

I adapt quickly to working environment and am a team player who is goal oriented.

I can assume managerial position and can supervise others to achieve the best.

Strong presentation and communication skills.

Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION:

1.Ghana Registered Nursing Association (GRNA) since 2008

2.Community Health Nurses Association (CHNA) since 2008.

INTERESTS:

●Reading

●Listening to Music

●Creative Arts

●Internet surfing

●Cooking

●Singing

● Dancing

●Swimming

●Exercise

REFERENCES:

Miss Wilhelmina Oparibea Otu.

Principal Public Health Nurse.

Ghana Health Service

Email: adz07h@r.postjobfree.com

Contact: +233 024*******

●Mr. Joseph Danso Yeboah

District Health Director

Ghana Health Service

Contact:+233 024*******

●Ms. Joanna Apenkwa

Former Lecturer, CUCG

PHASS faculty

Contact:

+233 024*******

●Miss Stella Kaba

Public Health Unit

Kumasi South Hospital

Contact:

+233 054*******/ +233-*********

●Mr.Richard Gyamerah

Administrator

Nurses and Midwives Council

Ashanti Region

Contact:

+233 057*******/

+233 024*******

●Miss Mavis Authur

Public Health Nurse

Ghana Health Service, Ashanti Region.

Contact:

+233 024*******.

●George Baah Waston

Public Health Nurse

Ghana Health Service

Contact:

+233 024*******

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