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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
undefinedInterests
Story telling
Singing
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse
Ghana Health Services
08.2011 - 12.2022
Diploma In Mental Health Nursing - Psychiatric Nursing
Ankaful Nurses Training College
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