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Theophilus Gaisie
Accra,Greater Accra
Summary
Highly trained Psychiatric Staff Nurse offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative. Organized and dependable nurse successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse
Ghana Health Services
Asikuma, Ghana
08.2011 - 12.2022
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat Number patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Initiated Type and Type therapeutic interactions with patients to assist in identifying sources of anxiety.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Diploma In Mental Health Nursing - Psychiatric Nursing
Ankaful Nurses Training College
Ghana06.2009
Skills
Patient Relationships
Progress Evaluation
Medication Management
Therapeutic Care Plans
Mental Disability Management
Restraint Techniques
Family Education
Home care
Preventive health
Collecting vitals
Patient consultation
Sanitation
Chronic disease management
Intravenous therapy
Medication Administration
Interests
Story telling
Singing
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse
Ghana Health Services
08.2011 - 12.2022
Diploma In Mental Health Nursing - Psychiatric Nursing
Ankaful Nurses Training College