Community Health Nurse

GRACE ANNAN

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Location: Ghana

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Community Health Nurse with over 13 years of experience in maternal and child healthcare, immunization programs, communicable disease education, and community outreach. Proven ability to provide patient-centered care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and lead health initiatives in underserved populations. Seeking to bring expertise in community health nursing to a healthcare facility in Canada.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Principal Community Health Nurse

Pokuase Health Center June 2014 – Present

Lead and coordinate family planning and child welfare clinics.

Implement immunization programs to maximize disease protection.

Conduct Special and Routine home visits.

Educate patients on communicable diseases such as TB, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis.

Prepare and submit Monthly reports

Conduct school hygiene inspections and community health education initiatives.

Provide follow-up care for vulnerable groups, including TB and HIV/AIDS patients, the elderly

and monitor for Adverse, and infants with low birth weight.

Vaccinations Effect Following Immunization

Community Health Nurse

Amamorley Health Center April 2012 – June 2014

Developed catchment population profiles to prioritize healthcare needs.

Conducted Reproductive and Child Health programs, including family planning.

Delivered first aid treatment and assisted in emergency care.

Participated in community mobilization and health education campaigns.

Maintained confidential client records and assisted in data entry.

Vaccinations Effect Following Immunization

EDUCATION

BSc in Public Health Nursing

Wisconsin International University College January 2022 – January 2025

Certificate in Community Health Nursing

Winneba Nursing College September 2009 – November 2011

SSSCE (General Arts)

Bompeh Senior High School June 2003 – July 2006

TRAINING & WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

Infant Breastfeeding Best Practices

Hypertension & Stroke Management

Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM)

Pediatric HIV Care & Management

Data Entry & Documentation in Healthcare

Measles & COVID-19 Vaccination Training

Diarrhea Management in Children Under 5 (Zinc & ORS Protocol)

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Patient Assessment & Care Planning

Community Health & Preventative Care

Immunization & Disease Control

Leadership & Team Collaboration

Health Education & Public Awareness Campaigns

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) & Data Management

Medication Administration & Monitoring

Cultural Sensitivity & Patient Advocacy

Excellent Communication & Critical Thinking

Microsoft word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Nationality Ghanaian

Marital status Married

Language English

REFERENCES

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