Joana Amoquandoh
Frederick,MD
Summary
Seasoned healthcare professional with extensive experience at Ghana Health Service, adept in patient confidentiality and effective communication. Demonstrated success in enhancing community health through educational outreach and direct patient care. Skilled in clinical documentation and active listening, consistently achieving improved patient outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
CMT
Maryland Board of Nursing
Baltimore, MD
06.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Amanda Senior Care
Frederick, MD
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Community Health Nurse/ Midwifery Officer
Ghana Health Service
Ghana West Africa
08.1999 - Current
- Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
- Participated in community outreach events promoting public health resources and services available to local residents.
- Enhanced community health through delivering educational presentations on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, contributing to the development of future healthcare professionals.
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
- Participated in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in community health nursing.
- Managed immunization clinics, ensuring timely administration of vaccinations and reducing the spread of communicable diseases.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers and patients'' families, facilitating communication and fostering trust.
- Utilized advanced communication techniques to foster rapport with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, contributing to a positive care experience for all involved parties.
- Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patient and family.
- Provided case management services for high-risk populations such as pregnant women, infants, elderly individuals, and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective interventions for patients with complex health conditions.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
- Developed culturally sensitive educational materials addressing unique health concerns within diverse communities served by the clinic or hospital setting.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialized services, ensuring timely access to needed care.
- Conducted individualized patient assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Streamlined patient documentation by implementing electronic health records system, leading to increased efficiency in data management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Skills
Patient Confidentiality Maintenance
Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
Data Entry Efficiency
Continuing Education Commitment
Healthcare Compliance Understanding
Pharmacology Awareness
Quality Assurance Practices
Clinical Documentation Expertise
Direct Patient Care
Infection control protocols
Suture removal
Medical terminology knowledge
Patient Rapport
Disease Prevention
Active Listening
Effective Communication
Decision-Making
Timeline
CMT
Maryland Board of Nursing
06.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Amanda Senior Care
09.2022 - Current
Community Health Nurse/ Midwifery Officer
Ghana Health Service
08.1999 - Current