QUANSA EL-HADJI ABDEL KAREM
ASSINI
Summary
Resourceful Nurse with seven (7) years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
ELUBO HEALTH CENTRE
ELUBO
06.2020 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
Staff Nurse
Half-Assini Government Hospital
Half-Assini
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Communicated effectively with patients and relatives to explain diagnosis, treatment options and procedures
- Formulations of appropriate care plans and delivery of care co-ordination
- Maintaining a safe and secure environment.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
ROTATION NURSE
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Carefully monitored, reported and recorded changes in symptoms to ensure best care practices
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patient
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Education
High School Diploma -
NSEIN SECONDARY SCHOOL
AXIM06-2011
Diploma in Mental Nursing -
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Patient care
- Care Planning
- Patient Education
- Chronic Disease Management
- Disease Prevention
- Home Health Care
- Patient Safety
- Wound Care
- Team training and development
- Emergency Care
- Medication Administration
- Intake and discharge
- Community health
Academic Research
How to address psychological issues in children with physical illness. A case study of psychological issues that affects children with physical illness in Ghana. The research work was submitted to the school, in partial fulfillment for the reward of Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.
Trainings & Workshops
- 03/02/18 Emergency Management – Half Assini Government Hospital.
- 02/06/18 Triaging – Half Assini Government Hospital.
- 05/10/19 - Health and Safety Management - Half Assini Government Hospital
- 04/04/19 - RDT test kit its usage – Half Assini Government Hospital
- 18-19/07/20 - HIV/AIDS Training-JSI/Pepfer Workers College Takoradi.
Leadership Achievements
- Acted as the facility In-Charge whilst the physician was on his annual leave at the Elubo Health Centre – May 2021
- Radio talk on psychiatric issues- New Day Radio-(September 2021-November 2022)
References
- Dr. Frank Agbemodzi, Family Medicine Specialist, Half Assini Government Hospital, 0243449283.
- Edward Agyekum Boateng, ebagyekum52@gmail.com
Timeline
Staff Nurse
ELUBO HEALTH CENTRE
06.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse
Half-Assini Government Hospital
08.2017 - 01.2020
ROTATION NURSE
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
04.2016 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
NSEIN SECONDARY SCHOOL
Diploma in Mental Nursing -
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