Nana Araba E. Inkoom

• Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
• Collaborated with physicians during emergency cardiothoracic interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Monitored vital signs and responded to patient condition changes.
• Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions and evaluate progress towards goals.
• Trained junior nurses on ICU protocols and infection control.
• Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
• Documented patient assessments in ICU charts and handover notes.
• Maintained equipment readiness for critical care procedures.

• Supervised ICU nursing care at cardiothoracic centre bedside.
• Monitored vital signs and responded to patient condition changes.
• Coordinated shift assignments for nursing staff and support teams.
• Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Conducted head-to-toe examinations to identify patient illnesses or injuries, facilitating prompt interventions.

Monitored pulse oximeter readings for patients on oxygen therapy to maintain stability and prevent complications.

Maintained patient records and medical information in health administrative management system, ensuring compliance with confidentiality laws.

• Assisted nurses in providing direct patient care including bathing, grooming, feeding and toileting activities.
• Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients according to physician orders.
• Performed sterile procedures such as wound care dressing changes.

• Monitored patient vitals throughout dialysis to ensure safety and effective treatment.
• Prepared dialysis machines for treatments to support seamless patient care.
• Fostered collaborative relationships with staff and management to enhance team communication.
• Maintained safe and clean environment

Accompanied doctors on ward rounds to assess patient conditions and collaborate on care plans

Worked with meticulous accuracy in administering patient medication, ensuring correct doses.

Compiled comprehensive reports documenting patient details, treatment plans, and nursing care to ensure accurate and effective communication among the healthcare team

Performed wound dressing changes to promote healing and prevent infection.

Set up trolley for chest tube insertion and assisted the doctor to carry out the procedure

Prepared a trolley for central line and assisted the doctor to carry put the procedure

Checked and recorded patients' vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration) to assess and respond to patient health status

Administering prescribed medications to patients and observing the side effects.

Provided nebulization treatment with salbutamol to improve patients' breathing

Performed aseptic wound dressing at chest tube insertion site and documented findings to ensure patient safety and infection control

Managed underwater sealed drainage bottle by emptying drainage, filling with appropriate distilled water or normal saline, and documenting drainage amount, consistency, and color to monitor patient condition

Responding promptly to any complaints in accordance with the hospital complaints policy