JACQUELINE TWUMWAAH

*Ensured maintenance of a safe and therapeutic environment for patient care within the ward.

* Discussed management of condition with patient and relatives as part of ongoing education of patients and their relatives.

* Participated in ward rounds.

*Ensured that the planning, delivery and evaluation of care programmes address the changing needs of patients in the ward.

* Promoted the rights of both patients and nurses in the ward.

* Ensured proper documentation on nursing care activities in the ward.

* Improved best practices across nursing staff by collecting literature, presenting findings during meetings and adopting new methods to reduce costs and improve delivery and quality of care.

* Delegated tasks to junior colleagues and submitted ward report to the nurse manager.

* Assessed the care needs of patients, develop and implement plans of nursing care accordingly.

* Participated in ward rounds.

*Managed medication administration accurately and safely, reducing the risk of adverse drug events among patients.

* Ensured that planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively taking into account the views of the patients and their relatives.

* Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and updating protocols.

*Supervised staff and students in the ward and submitted ward report to the Nurse manager.

* Rotated through nursing and midwifery departments of the facility. These included; Medical/Surgical, Obstetric and Gynaecology, Paediatric, Eye/Ear/Nose and Throat nursing, Public health and Psychiatric nursing.

* Other nursing/midwifery activities such as; physical examination, newborn examination, mental status examination, health education, progress of labour monitoring and vaginal delivery were all carried out under supervision by senior colleagues.