Emmanuel Kofi Ahimadu

• Company Overview: Current Hospital bed capacity: 1500
• Medical/Surgical Bed Capacity: 360
• Internal Medicine (D3) Males
• Department Bed Capacity: 180
• Unit Bed Capacity: 36
• Nurse - Patient Ratio 1:8
• Assist the Ward Manager/ Unit In-Charge in promoting the right of patients/clients and maintaining the privacy and dignity of clients/patients and staff
• Advises on the promotion of health and prevention of illness, teaching patients and their relatives where appropriate
• Undertakes the last offices for deceased patients and give relevant information to relatives/carers
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment
• Assists with manual handling and transferring of patients in compliance with the hospital policy
• Participates in the ward rounds
• Read reports and take note of critical cases, do chart rounds and ensure treatment has been given
• Undertakes and demonstrates nursing tasks in the best interest of patient care and professional standards
• Management of acute and chronic diseases
• Evaluates patient responses to interventions and modify plans as needed
• Updates physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
• Monitors and manage various treatment and care interventions
• Administer medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
• Supervises nurses' administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
• Treats patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including stroke, asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia
• Trains and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
• Oversees patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
• Prioritizes nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status
• Maintains personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
• Collaborates with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization
• Assesses patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provides interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
• Acts as patient advocate and implements total patient care through team nursing process
• Monitors and educate nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies
• Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures
• Provides patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing
• Creates and integrates new nursing protocols design to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors
• Participates in the development and implementation of post discharge educational programs for patients and family
• Assist in the effective running of the ward by ensuring that adequate logistics and supplies are available, and in good working condition.
• Oversees patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Coordinates discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
• Coordinates discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
• Provides patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
• Trains and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
• MACHINES/EQUIPMENT'S HANDLED: Electronic Medical Records, Monitors Perfusers, Infusion Pumps, Pulse Oximetry, Suctioning machines, Ambu bags, ECG machines, Sphygmomanometers, Thermometers.
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Hospital Bed Capacity 50

Unit: 24

Nurse-Patient Ratio: 1:8

• Supervised junior nurses in order to ensure quality patient care delivery.
• Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary.
• Developed culture focused on meeting patient needs with team-oriented nursing approach.
• Built successful nursing team focused on delivering quality care, treatment and services to patients.
• Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
• Attended regular staff meetings to discuss new developments in nursing practice.
• Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate of patients.
• Provided prompt response to medical emergencies in the hospital setting.
• Assisted physicians during examinations and surgeries, if required.
• Reviewed medication orders for accuracy prior to administering them to the patients.
• Educated patients on preventive health care practices and disease management strategies.
• Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Discussed the treatment and management of patient conditions with the health team from Norway to draw the best outcome for patient care.
• Suturing of the patient's wound and removal of stitches.
• Managed emergency cases such as hypoglycemia and others.

• Company Overview: Bed Capacity: 200
• Unit-Medical -Surgical-24
• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:8
• Performed extensive nursing care on medical / surgical with nurse-patient ratio of 1:8
• Did hair to toe assessment to identify patient needs according to physician order and care purposes
• Notified physicians on outcome of assessments and concerns inpatients conditions
• Administered medications being it orals, SC, IM, and topical according to physician's order
• Dressed patient wound, pre, intra and post-surgical protocols, managed drainage, NG tubes, administration of blood products but to mention few
• Coordinated with other department such Nutrition, psychological, physicians among others to plan and manage patient care
• Setting and maintained IV access to our cherished patients
• Administration and setting up of oxygen therapy
• Educated of clients on diseases condition and many more
• Prepared patient for procedures like appendicitis, caesarean section, hernia and many other surgical procedures
• Colostomy care
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.