Eric Amponsah

AMPONSAH ERIC Contact SALVATION ARMY CHURCH P.O. BOX 6, ASIKWA, EASTERN REGION. -- Dedicated and compassionate public health nurse with two (2) years of Experience in promoting community wellness and preventing diseases. Skilled in assessing community needs, designing and implementing health promotion programs, provision of reproductive and child health (RCH) services, implementing evidence- based strategies and fostering partnership with local organizations and stakeholders. Proficient in conducting home visit, managing chronic diseases, advocating for patient’s needs, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and delivering culture sensitive care. Committed to empowering individuals and communities to achieve optimal health outcome through education, prevention and collaboration. WORKING EXPERIENCE SKILLS           Health advocate/ advisor Medication administration Staff supervision/ mentoring Drug charting and reporting Staff performance evaluation Nursing staff leadership Staff appraisal Patient Education Good communication Team player/ builder JANUARY 2023 TO DATE Public Health Nurse, Gushegu Municipal Hospital, Northern Region.  Maintain effective communication with colleagues, clients/patients.  Supporting childhood immunization and nutrition programs.  Developing and leading health promotion programs.  Providing care and education to pregnant women and new mothers, including breastfeeding support and infant care.  Collecting and analyzing data on patient outcomes and health care utilization.  Working with other healthcare providers, community organizations and government agencies to improve community health.  Facilitate tracing of defaulters in the community.  Counselling on health related issues (newly diagnosed TB and diabetic patients)  Undertake family planning and outreach services.  Adhere to the health and safety policies, guidelines/protocols. ACCOMPLISHMENTS  Head of Unit, Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Gushegu Municipal Hospital.  2nd Best Nurse In-Charge for 2023, Gushegu Municipal Hospital. MARCH 2019 TO DATE Nurse In Charge Reproductive and child health unit, Gushegu Municipal Hospital, Northern Region.  Overseeing the daily operation of the RCH unit including scheduling, staffing and resource allocations.  Ensures constant supply, storage and effective usage of logistics and consumables.  Supervises, mentor and assess the training needs of junior nurses and other staff in the unit, in order to update their skills and knowledge.  Develop and maintain continuing professional development through weekly nursing developmental meetings to meet the changing demands in the area of nursing care.  Providing direct patient care related to reproductive health, prenatal care, postnatal care, family planning and child health.  Conducting health education sessions for patients and families on prevailing health issues.  Ensuring proper antenatal assessment, monitoring maternal health during pregnancy and providing postnatal care to mothers and newborns.  Organizing and administering vaccinations according to national immunization schedule for pregnant women, infants and children. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS      Member, Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association  COMMITTEES/TEAMS JOINED  Member of Quality Improvement (QI) team, Gushegu Municipal Hospital Data Validation Team, Gushegu Municipal Hospital  Extended Management Committee, Gushegu Municipal Hospital Providing counselling on family planning methods, offering contraceptives, and performing procedures such as contraceptive implants insertion and removal. Collaborating with other health care professionals, community organizations and government and non-governmental agencies to ensure comprehensive care for patients. Making referrals to specialist or other health care facilities as needed. Maintain accurate records of patient consultations, treatment, and outcomes. Compiling data on key reproductive and child health indicators for reporting to relevant authorities and for program evaluation purpose. Participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of reproductive and child health services. JANUARY 2018 TO FEBRUARY 2019 Staff Nurse at Reproductive and Child Health Unit (RCH), Gushegu Municipal Hospital, Northern Region.                Utilized practical communications skills to maintain and build positive client relationships. Providing direct patient care to women seeking reproductive health services. Monitoring the health status of pregnant women, assessing fetal wellbeing, and identifying any signs of complications or risk factors during pregnancy. Providing postpartum care to mothers, including monitoring vitals, assisting with breastfeeding and providing education on new born care and postpartum recovery. Counselling women and couples on contraceptive options and assisting them in making an informed choice and assisting with the administration of contraceptives appropriately. Administering vaccination to infants and children according to the recommended immunization schedule, ensuring proper documentation and monitoring for adverse reactions. Conducting health education sessions for patients and families on prevailing health issues. Maintain accurate records of patient consultations, treatment, and outcomes. Compiling data on key reproductive and child health indicators for reporting to relevant authorities and for program evaluation purpose. Collaborating with other health care professionals including physicians, midwives, social workers, and community health workers to coordinate patient care and ensure comprehensive services. Undertaking home visit and school health services. Undertaking pre and post voluntary counselling and testing (HIV/AIDS) as well as counselling on health related issues. Provided excellent leadership skills to maintain steady and productive nursing care. Performed assignment delegated to me by the unit manager. Adhered to infection prevention and safety protocols of the unit to ensure patient safety. Trained and mentored newly posted nurses on best practices, hospital policies and standard practices.  Attended unit meetings, workshops and seminars to upgrade my professional knowledge and skills. AUGUST 2014 TO DECEMBER 2015 Staff nurse at Male Medical Ward, Gushegu Municipal Hospital, Northern Region  Utilized practical communications skills to maintain and build positive client relationships.  Provided excellent leadership skills to maintain steady and productive nursing care.  Liaised with team members to promote public relations strategies.  Performed assignment delegated to me by the ward manager.  Adhered to infection prevention and safety protocols of the ward to ensure patient safety.  Inspected and prepared instruments and equipment used for nursing procedures.  Observed patient vital signs before, during and after every procedure.  Administered medications, tracked dosages and recorded patient condition.  Completed all necessary documentation including patient notes and discharge documents.  Trained and mentored newly posted nurses on best practices, hospital policies and standard practices.  Checked Vital Signs i.e. Temperature, Pulse, Respiration and B.P and recorded it.  Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action  Assisted doctors and other nurses to perform procedures.  Adhered to infection prevention and control procedures to facilitate safe and clean patient environment.  Assisted during general ward rounds.  Attended ward and unit meetings, workshops and seminars to upgrade my professional knowledge and skills. APRIL 2016 TO MARCH 2017 Nurse Intern, New Abirem Government Hospital  Checked Vital Signs I.e. Temperature, Pulse, Respiration and B.P and recorded it.  Admitted and discharged patients.  Administered patient's medication and documented all procedures performed.  Assisted doctors and senior nurses to perform minor procedures.  Performed last offices of deceased clients.  Patient were assessed, their data and medical records were collected.  Carefully monitored all aspects of patient's care including their nutritional, physical and spiritual activity.  Provided training and instruction to auxiliary staff as well as student nurses.  Collaborated with physicians regarding patient's status and plan of care as well as discharge plan.     Monitoring the health status of pregnant women, assessing fetal wellbeing, and identifying any signs of complications or risk factors during pregnancy. Providing postpartum care to mothers, including monitoring vitals, assisting with breastfeeding and providing education on new born care and postpartum recovery. Counselling women and couples on contraceptive options and assisting them in making an informed choice and assisting with the administration of contraceptives appropriately. Administering vaccination to infants and children according to the recommended immunization schedule, ensuring proper documentation and monitoring for adverse reactions. EDUCATION 2023 Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives Public Health Nursing, Division Of Nursing And Adult Health. Associate Member. 2022 Public Health Nurses School Korle-Bu, Accra Public Health Nursing Bachelor of Science 2015 Community Health Nurses Training School Akim-Oda Registered Community Health Nursing Diploma of Higher Education 2011 St. Stephen’s Day Senior High Technical school Asiakwa West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination REFERENCES Head of Unit Naavure Stephen (PNO) Head of ICU, Gushegu Mobile: - E-mail:- Nurse Manager Florence T. Solomon (DDNS) Gushegu Municipal Hospital. Mobile: - E-mail:- In-Service Training Co-ordinator Ayesu Derrick Sakyi Gushegu Municipal Hospital Mobile:- E-mail:- .