CONTACT

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Dadieso Government Hospital

Suaman, Ghana

+233*********

adzgxc@r.postjobfree.com

31st May, 1990

DANIEL BOATEY

Registered Mental Health Nurse

PROFESSIONAL TITLE

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Enthusiastic Mental Health Nurse eager to

contribute to team success through hard

work, attention to detail and excellent

organizational skills. Experienced in delivering

compassionate, excellent care. Friendly,

terrific people skills, professional with

exceptional knowledge of medications,

supportive therapy, psychiatric terminology

and holistic coping mechanism. Well-versed

in providing quick intervention, meditation

and support to patients with acute, chronic

and drug induced mental illness.

Efficient knowledge of medicine,

pharmacology, and standards of care in the

hospital or private practice setting. Caring

and reliable person with a reputation for

building a great rapport between medical

providers and patients.

Checking, monitoring, and assessing vital signs

Able to handle emergency situations in an

opportune and safe manner.

Performs all nursing procedures appropriately

and professionally with no supervision.

Compassionate and caring

Empathy understanding and diplomacy

in the face of sometime difficult

situation.

Being proficient in compassionate patient and

family education.

IV administration and Conducting Intakes

Diagnostic Assessment

Using medical information systems

Discharge Education

Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule

Ability to prioritize and organize work in

multitasked environment.

KEY SKILLS AND

COMPETENCIES

Engaged

MARITAL STATUS

PANTANG NURSES TRAINING COLLEGE -ACCRA

Diploma in Mental Health Nursing with

principles and practice of psychiatry, Psychopharmacology and Psychopathology, General practice of nursing, Medicine & Medical nursing, Surgery & Surgical nursing, Public health, Advanced nursing etc.

AUGUST, 2014 –

AUGUST 2017

CAMBRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

General Science Student with major subjects such as Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, English, Core Mathematics, Social studies etc

2007 to 2011

PENTECOST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Junior High Student with major subjects such as Integrated Science, Mathematics, English, Information Technology, Social Studies etc.

2004 to 2007

EDUCATION

DADIESO GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL

STAFF MENTAL HEALTH NURSE / WARD IN-CHARGE

Dadieso Government Hospital( DGH), that's is formally knows us Dadieso Health Center (DHC) is a government facility in Dadieso- suaman District located in western North Region of Ghana. It offers a general service through the use of LHIMS Light wave with passionate staffs, This facility is NHIS accredited and also provides Good Health care for clients. The total bed capacity of the hospital is estimated around 255

The hospital offer services which includes;

General OPD consultation services,

24-Hour Emergency and Ambulance Services,

Inpatient services, Operative services

Physiotherapy services, Diagnostic Services (X-ray, ultrasound, ECG, etc), Blood Transfusion Services, HIV/AIDS Programmes Pastoral Care and Counselling services, TB control programme, Reproductive and Child Health Services (RCH), Pharmaceutical Services, Mortuary services, and Mental Health Services. Job Purpose: To provide professional nursing care to patients by contributing to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care to improve health outcomes. Main Duties and Responsibilities (Mental Health Department) September, 2020 -

Current

WORK EXPERIENCE

Highly skilled in assessing, planning,

implementing, documenting, coordinating and

managing patient care in accordance with the

facility and hospital protocol.

Acute and Chronic illnesses

Mental Health Care understanding

Ghanaian language, Twi (Native)

English (Fluent)

LANGUAGE

Listening to music

Cooking

Reading

Singing

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

1. Companion Home Care, Kumasi (2019-2020) as Care Taker 2. 37 Military Hospital, Accra (2015-2016) as Student Health Mental Nurse. 3. Ejura Government Hospital, (2014-2015) as Student Health Mental Nurse. 4. Medical outreach - Participated in a Health screening program VOLUNTEER WORKS

/ACTIVITIES

Dr. Eric K. Detoh - Medical Superintendent

Nkawie Toase Government Hospital

+233*********

Theresa Busumtwi - Deputy Director of

Nursing Services

Dadieso Government Hospital, Shaman

+233*********

REFERENCE

Assist in developing appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.

Help diagnose mental health, emotional, and substance abuse disorders.

Execute appropriate risk assessment and mitigation strategies. Administer medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.

Admission and discharging of clients.

Prescribing and administering anti-psychotic medications. Managing side and adverse effects of anti-psychotics. Follow- ups with clients to ensure effective continuous treatment. Organizing mental health programs in schools, communities and through media.

Dealing with the specific symptoms of mental illness, de- escalating stressful situations and helping patients overcome challenges.

Interacting with patients' families and other care staff -offering advice and information on patients' conditions.

History taking and reviewing client with psychiatric problems. Conducting counselingfor client and relatives.

Analyzing and evaluatingpatients emotional, behavior and mental status

NKAWIE GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL

ASSISTANT MENTAL HEALTH NURSE

Nkawie Gov t Hospital is a government primary hospital in Nkawie Main Rd Near Fire Service Ghana. It offers a general services. This primary hospital is NHIS accredited.The total bed capacity of the hospital is estimated around 160

The hospital has been designed with several departments including Administration, Outpatient department (OPD), Ante-Natal Clinic Dental department, Radiography, Inpatient Wards, Physiotherapy Unit, Pharmacy, laboratory, surgical suite (Operation department), emergency & casualty and obstetrics & gynaecology (maternity and child health).

Job Purpose: To provide professional nursing care to patients by contributing to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care to improve health outcomes. Main Duties and Responsibilities (Mental Health Department) April, 2018 - April,

2019

Taking and recording a patient’s temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates.

Assisting patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

Transporting patients around from one place to another. Give bed bath to very ill patients and prevention of pressure sores Carry out patients teaching and write reports

Care for dead and manage bereavement

Serve and feed patients

Plan and implement patients care

Take, chart vital signs and serve medication.

Participate in ward rounds

Maintain patients personal hygiene

Preparing patients for treatment.

Setting up medical equipment.

Determining a patient’s needs.

Facilitating the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Serving meals to patients and then monitoring their eating habits.

Providing meal supplements and fresh drinking water as needed.

Keeping patient’s rooms and equipment clean, neat, and orderly.

Observing residents’ health concerns and reporting abnormalities to the charge nurse.

Generally assisting with patients’ overall comfort. Carrying out a range of housekeeping duties.

Updating patient records.

Helping patients to walk and use a wheelchair

1. Acquiring skills in advancing technology

2. Fulfilling continuing education unit requirements (CEUs) 3. Refining interpersonal skills

4. Honing a specific skill set to an expert

level

5. Taking a management/leadership position

6. Obtaining professional certifications

CARRIER GOALS

Kindness and compassion

Ethics and confidentiality

Patience

Attention to detail

Empathy

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

ACHIEVEMENTS & ASSOCIATION

1. Mental health in-charge(2021 till date)

2. Best performing nurse(2022)

3. Environmental Prefect (2007-2011)

4. Training in the mhGAP Intervention guide.

5. Member of Ghana Nursing and Midwifery Association. 1. Infection Prevention

2. Managing Accidents and Emergencies

3. Health Screening and promotion

4. Functional Psychosis (Schizophrenia)

5. Organic Brain Syndrome

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Digital BP Apparatus

Pulse Oximeter

Thermometer

Stethoscope

Cardiac Monitors

Infusion pumps

Perfusers

Glucometer

Drip Stand

Suction Machine

Weighing Scale

Sphygmomanometer

COMMON EQUIPMENTS/TOOLS HANDLED

Pediatric Care

Diabetic Care

Bed Ridden Care

Organic Brain Syndrome (Delirium,

Dementia, Epilepsy)

Functional Psychosis (Schizophrenia)

Psychiatric Emergencies (Mania,

Depression, Suicidal Cases.)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Panic Disorder

Phobias

Autism spectrum disorder

Anxiety disorders

Conduct disorder

Attention-deficit

CASES HANDLED

World Health Organizations (WHO) Mental Health GAP Action Programme World Health Organizations (WHO) Quality Right

SERMINAR OR TRAINING ATTENDED

1. Electronic Medical Records

2. Lightwave Hospital Information Management System (LHIMS) TECHNICAL SKILLS

3. Data Analysis

4. Microsoft Office applications and operating system (MS Windows) 5. Web browsing and e-mailing

6. Customized Accounting Software

7. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Proper Waste Disposal (Management) and Land Fills

PROJECTS WORKS / RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

License :

Nursing and Midwifery Council - Ghana

RMN : 5398

Certification

Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Pantang Nursing Training College

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION

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