Paul Owusu Ansah
Worcester,MA
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Technician with hands-on experience providing support in mental health settings. Skilled in conducting patient assessments, implementing therapeutic techniques and maintaining detailed clinical documentation. Demonstrated ability to build rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds while advocating for needs and facilitating treatment plans. Noteworthy impact includes improved patient participation in therapy sessions and reduced escalation incidents through effective communication and crisis intervention strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Hospital for Behavioral Medicine
Worcester, MA
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted hypodermic injections following hospital procedures.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
- Engaged patients in therapeutic activities designed to enhance mental wellness and social skills.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Maintained accurate records regarding treatments provided, medication administration and patient progress notes.
Registered Nurse
Ejisu Government Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana
06.2016 - 01.2023
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Home Health Aide
dorcy home care
D, Ghana
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Directed patients in prescribed exercises or in use of braces or artificial limbs.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Presbyterian College of Nurses Training Kumasi
Ghana 04-2015
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- Electronic charting
- Therapeutic engagement
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Collaborative care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Emotional support
Certification
- cpr
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Hospital for Behavioral Medicine
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ejisu Government Hospital
06.2016 - 01.2023
Home Health Aide
dorcy home care
01.2014 - 01.2016
- cpr
Associate of Science - Nursing
Presbyterian College of Nurses Training Kumasi
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