Lauretta Amos-Cann

CASES HANDLED:

• Obstetrics and gynecology (cesarean section, myomectomy, Total Abdominal hysterectomy, marsupialization, salpingectomy, Bilateral Tubal Ligation, oophrectomy).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Selecting and handling instruments and supplies used for the operation and passing them to surgeon.
• Coordinating with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
• Utilizing sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
• Preparing equipment and supplies necess
• Prepping operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
• Training new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Enhancing patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
• Managing patients recovering from surgical procedures.
• Obtaining and administering medications or intravenous solutions to patients to decrease pain levels and replace lost fluids.
• Reducing complications after surgery by closely monitoring patients for any signs of distress or pain.
• Assisting surgeons in identifying areas for improvement within the recovery unit, leading to enhanced quality of care delivery across the department.

CASES HANDLED:

Cardiovascular (myocardial infarction, left and right heart failure, congestive heart failure), Endocrine (diabetes mellitus, DKA management) Neurological (meningitis, stroke, seizure), Respiratory (hemothorax, asthma, respiratory failure), Trauma, Road Traffic Accident.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collected current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Performed triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements.
• Managed basic life support needs and stabilized patients until the attending physician was available, based upon nursing standards and protocol.
• Recorded patients' current vital signs and documented electronically.
• Prepared and administered (orally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly and intravenously) and recorded prescribed medications. Reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Performed urethral catheterization.
• Administered blood and blood products.

CASES HANDLED:

• Obstetrics and gynecology (cesarean section, myomectomy, hysterectomy, marsupialization, salpingectomy, oophrectomy), General Surgery (Appendectomy, herniorraphy, exploratory laparotomy, splenectomy, thyroidectomy, resection and anastomoses).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Served as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
• Ensured that operating on correct patient and the correct procedure was being performed.
• Assisted in positioning, responded to comfort/safety of patients
• Observed and enforced strict standards of asepsis
• Handled patient documentation
• Selected and handled instruments and supplies used for the operation and passed them to surgeon.

CASES HANDLED:

Endocrine (diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia), Renal (urinary tract infection), Hematology (anemia), Digestive (peptic ulcer, diarrhea), Neurological (hypertension management, stroke, seizure), Respiratory (pneumonia, simple cold, asthma).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developed patient care and treatment plans including assessment, evaluation and nursing diagnoses
• Coordinated successfully with the doctors and other professionals related to patient care
• Administered medications per oral, sublingual, inhalation, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous and optic routes
• Performed catheterization
• Performed blood glucose testing
• Performed oxygen supplementation
• Provided health teachings to the patients and their families
• Implemented discharge planning and instructions set by physicians and re-evaluated patients' conditions.