ANITA ADDY
Toronto,ON
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 10 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
KIA GREENLIGHT HEALTH CENTRE
01.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Facilitated patient discharges by coordinating with medical teams, social workers, case managers, and other support staff.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking assistance or advice in specialized areas of nursing practice.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions, and colonoscopies.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Assigned patient care to 25 nurses based on skills and experience, contributing to higher standards of patient care and staff retention.
STAFF NURSE
OSINO HEALTH CENTRE
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Administered over 100's medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Checks vital signs, heights and weights of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
BEGORO DISTRICT HOSPITAL
09.2014 - 07.2018
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven methods, refining interventions as needed to optimize results.
- Conducted community health assessments to identify areas for targeted intervention and improvement initiatives.
- Prepared patients for examination and assisting doctors during surgery.
- Improved community health outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive nursing care plans.
- Provided catheter care and changed dressing.
- Recorded and notified changes in patients' conditions at all times.
- Noted patients' physical condition, vital signs, daily routine, and medication schedule during serious illnesses or injuries.
- Served as liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, advocating for appropriate resources and support services when necessary.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
BEGORO CHIPS
07.2011 - 08.2014
- 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.
- Provided appropriate healthcare services including integrated management of childhood illnesses (IMCI), PMCTC, antenatal care and delivery.
- Prepared and conducted outreach activities document and report.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health through home visits and durbars.
- Identified diseases requiring prompt reporting, investigated outbreak and report according to protocol.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Immunized children under 5 years by administering vaccines.
- Weighed babies and children, identified malnourished children and educated on the preventive ways of malnutrition.
Education
Certificate - CPR, AED And First Aid
Allison
Mount Carmel, Loughrea, H62 AV62, Ireland06.2024
DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING -
HO NURSING TRAINING COLLEGE
Ho, Volta Region04.2019
CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING -
AKIM ODA NURSING TRAINING COLLEGE
Akim Oda, Eastern Region06.2010
Skills
- Organizational and leadership skills
- Care plan implementation
- Documentation
- Home Health Care
- Patient Care Assessment
- Decision-Making
- Collecting vitals
- Certified in CPR/AED
Hobbies and Interests
I have a strong affinity for helping people, which could be related to the career I chose. I enjoy listening to music and reading. In my spare time, I also like to visit tourist destinations.
Training
- Onsite training on bidirectional testing of tuberculosis and covid-19 (Regional Liberation Hall, Koforidua-November 2021)
- Training on Insecticide Treated Net Championing (ITN) (Osino District Assembly Hall, Osino- October-2021)
- Maternal Infant and Young Child Feeding (Michey Hotel, Osino - February 2021)
- Training on Community based Growth Monitoring (World Vision, Begoro - August 2021)
- DMPA-SC (Sayana Press) Training (Gift Guest Hotel, Koforidua - July 2020)
- Training on Safety Net (Adolescent Health Program) (Gift Guest Hotel, Koforidua - July 2023)
References
Available on request
Timeline
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
KIA GREENLIGHT HEALTH CENTRE
01.2023 - Current
STAFF NURSE
OSINO HEALTH CENTRE
08.2018 - 12.2022
SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
BEGORO DISTRICT HOSPITAL
09.2014 - 07.2018
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
BEGORO CHIPS
07.2011 - 08.2014
Certificate - CPR, AED And First Aid
Allison
DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING -
HO NURSING TRAINING COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING -
AKIM ODA NURSING TRAINING COLLEGE
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