DORA NYAKPENI

• . Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following surgical protocols and guidelines
• . Streamlined operating room efficiency by effectively preparing and organizing medical /surgical instruments and equipments
• . Assisted both major and minor surgeries intra-operatively across various medical and surgical specialties
• . Reduced postoperative complications through diligent monitoring of patients during recovery process by monitoring vitals, medication and oxygen administration
• . Improved team communication and collaboration, implementing strategic huddles before each surgery
• . Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs
• . Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• . Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• . Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
• . Trained and mentored new RNs, nursing students and interns on operating room protocols, decontamination and sterilization of used instruments, pre and postoperative patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
• . Served as a liaison between healthcare team members regarding patient information updates or concerns related to perioperative care.
• . Individualized care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
• . Collaborated with physicians and anesthesiologists on pre-surgical planning and implementation of anesthesia plans.
• . Provided direct patient care for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patients.
• . Ensured that all instruments, supplies, equipment, and drugs were properly handled before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• . Assessed the physical and psychological status of surgical patients prior to surgery. Provided emotional support to family members prior to, during, and after surgical procedures.
• . Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• . Ensured compliance with hospital policies related to infection control practices within the perioperative environment.
• Types of patient and cases handled :
• . Handled patients from accident and emergency centre, ICU, medical/surgical wards and paediatric wards for surgical intervention such as bowel obstructions, trauma-related procedures, ruptured appendix, fractures, hernia, tumor, tonsillitis, cataract
• . With multidisciplinary approach managed various surgical conditions from different specialists such as neuro surgery, urology, general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, maxilofacial surgery, E.N.T, ophthalmic, plastics surgery, paediatric surgery and gynaecological surgeries.
• . Cared for surgical patients with other medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, malaria, UTI, and renal failure, ensuring proper symptom control and patient education
• . Experienced serving on surgical missions/programs with other organization such as : MEDEVAC (Plastics and orthopedics), Phoenix children's hospital, Arizona (E.N.T Surgeries), Himalayan cataract project, Operation Smile, Ghana. Program/Mission Sites: Cape Coast Teaching Hospital

. Scrubbed and circulated for various surgeries intra-operatively

. Performed preoperative and pos-operative assessment for all surgical patients

. Ensured safety for all surgical patients using the W.H.O surgical safety checklist

. Decontamination and processing of used instruments for Sterilization

Type patient and cases handled :

. Scrubbed and circulated for emergency and elective surgeries such as mastectomy, hernia repair, Laparotomy, external fixation of fracture bone, ORIF, tendon repair, appendectomy, myomectomy, hysterectomy, orchidectomy, orchidopexy, thyroidectomy and many more.

• . Scrubbed and circulated for obsteric and gynaecological surgeries intra-operatively
• . Adhered to strict infection control protocols when handling infectious materials or disposing of contaminated items.
• . Managed emergency situations, such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage and postpartum depressions .
• . Provided psychological and emotional support to patients and family.
• . Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
• . Educated parents on newborn care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery.
• . Responded promptly to any life-threatening situations that may arise in the Labor and Delivery Unit.
• . Performed emergency resuscitation measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• . Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
• . Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Types of patient and cases handled :

• . Through collaboration teamwork with surgeons and anaesthetist, conditions such as elective and emergency cesarean sections, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cyst, cervical cerclage, marsupialization of bartholin's cyst, bilateral tubal ligation were managed.

• . Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs
• . Enhanced quality of care for patients through continuous assessment, monitoring, and adjustment of treatment plans
• . Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care for patients
• . Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up support for patients transitioning to community-based services
• . Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources
• . Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations
• . Admitted patients from OPD, accident and emergency unit and theatre recovery, managed and carried out their discharge process.
• . Used aseptic technique in all nursing procedures
• . Assessed various wound type and aseptically dressed them
• . Carried out blood transfusion and monitored for adverse reactions
• . Insertion and removal of urinary catheter. Passed of N-G tube as well as fed patients via N-G tube.
• . Participated in ward rounds, took notes of patient changes and carried out physician orders as prescribed.
• . Participated in handing over and taking up of ward and patients.

Type of patient and cases handled :

• . Asthmatic patients, Burns, RTA, Pneumonia, CVA, Cardiovascular conditions, Malaria, Unconscious patient, Acute Abdomen and Diabetic patients.