Alfred Abiro Afanaam

Nurse

Ministry Of Defense

08.2013 - 08.2025

Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.