Lorretta Oppong Achiamaah

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.

• Advised reception teams of follow-up appointment requirements to maintain care continuity.
• Calmed nervous patients with warm, friendly service for improved comfort.
• Scheduled appointments efficiently, minimising waiting times for patients.
• Sterilised dental instruments to maintain a safe working environment.
• Provided preventative oral care advice to patients, promoting good dental health practices.
• Ensured clean and sterile environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols.
• Measured and recorded vital statistics such as patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
• Handled patient queries and concerns with empathy
• ⁠Prepared patients for treatments or check-ups, ensuring their comfort.
• Sterilised dental tools and instruments between patients, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
• Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing instances of shortage.
• Made dental impressions used in diagnostics, opposing models and study casts.
• Assisted in the training of new staff members, contributing to team development.
• Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Coordinated closely with dentists on treatment plans for patients improving overall service quality.
• Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids and mixing materials for casts or impressions.
• Examined patients' mouths and teeth to evaluate current standards of dental health.

•Increased patient comfort by providing chair-side assistance during dental procedures.

• Provided in-depth education on disease prevention and intervention.
• Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
• Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritizing patient wellbeing.
• Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
• Performed all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
• Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
• Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
• ⁠Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
• Trained new staff to meet patient service goals and champion standards of care.
• Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.

• Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.

· Provides compassionate physical, emotional, and psychological support to patients and relatives

· Administration of medications using the standard rights of drug administration

· Restores and promotes patients' health by using the nursing process

· Collaborates with physicians and health team to reach the goal of restoring the health of patients and clients

· Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and relatives

· Maintains continuity of care among nursing teams by documenting and communicating including irregularities and continuing needs.

· Assures quality of care by adhering to nursing standards and hospital regulatory standards

· Maintain safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules and regulations

·Documentation of patients care services by charting in patient and department records

·Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as required

·Maintains a cooperative relationship among health team by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods

·Maintains professional knowledge by attending to educational workshops