Priscilla Nkyi
Assin Foso,Central Region
Summary
- A compassionate mental health nurse dedicated to placing client needs first, equipped with over 8 years of experience and a psychiatric nursing diploma. Seeking a collaborative healthcare team to deliver high-quality care and support the institution's objectives. Aspiring to contribute expertise within Canada's healthcare landscape to further develop skills and knowledge.
- Respectful Mental Nurse with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life.
- To offer higher standard of nursing care to clients put in my care with priority on clients needs ,safety,confidentiality,privacy and act as client's advocate .
- To broaden my existing knowledge in psychological and physical care of clients through team work and effective communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assin North District Mental Health Coordinator
Assin North Health Directorate
2019.01
- Coordinating mental health activities in the district
- Compilation of mental health reports for the district
- Monitoring and effective supportive supervision
- Organizing community durbars
- Home visits
Nursing Officer(psychiatry )
Bereku Health Center
2022.01 - Current
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and updating protocols.
- Enhanced team collaboration through effective communication and interdisciplinary meetings, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting faster recovery times.
- Provided high-quality patient education on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering patients in their own healthcare decisions.
- Managed medication administration accurately and safely, reducing the risk of adverse drug events among patients.
- Mentored new nursing staff members through orientation and training programs, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring patients maintained dignity and comfort during their final moments.
Senior staff psychiatric nurse
Bereku Health Center
2017.06 - 2022.12
- Developing nursing diagnosis
- Follow up and continuity of care
- Implementing nursing process and evaluating for effectiveness
- Managing psychotic cases
- Administration of prescribed drugs
- Unit Incharge
Staff Psychiatric Nurse
Bereku Health Centre
2014.05 - 2017.06
- Management of mood disorders
- Educating clients and family on condition and medication
- Organizing health promotional activities
- Administering medication to clients
- Patients home visits
- Report writing
Rotation Nurse
Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
2013.09 - 2014.03
- Organizing psychotherapy sessions
- Admission and discharging of patients
- Assessing patients for psychotic symptoms
- Management of patients with aggression
- Documentation
Rotation Nurse
Akuse Government Hospital
2012.11 - 2013.08
- Monitoring of vital signs
- Taking up and handing over
- Feeding of patients
- Admission and discharge of patients
- Wound dressings
- Drug administration
- Education on drugs and condition
- Monitoring intake and output
Education
Diploma in Registered Mental Nurse - Mental Healthcare
Nurses' Training College. Ankaful, Capecoast
Cape Coast, Ghana08.2012
Skills
- Team player
- Ability to multitask
- Result oriented
- Innovative
- Good monitoring skills
- Able to work under stress
- Excellent potential for learning new skills
- Program Development
- Goal Setting
- Patient Advocacy
- Psychosocial Evaluation
Personal Information
Nationality: Ghanaian
References
- Dr Mrs Paulett Brown, District Director of Health Services, Assin North District, Ghana West Africa, 233263506006
- Miss Abena Boakyewaa Owusu, Bereku Health Centre Facility Head, Assin Bereku Sub district, Assin North, 233546583119
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Nursing Officer(psychiatry )
Bereku Health Center
2022.01 - Current
Assin North District Mental Health Coordinator
Assin North Health Directorate
2019.01
Senior staff psychiatric nurse
Bereku Health Center
2017.06 - 2022.12
Staff Psychiatric Nurse
Bereku Health Centre
2014.05 - 2017.06
Rotation Nurse
Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
2013.09 - 2014.03
Rotation Nurse
Akuse Government Hospital
2012.11 - 2013.08
Diploma in Registered Mental Nurse - Mental Healthcare
Nurses' Training College. Ankaful, Capecoast
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