ORENA AFRIYIE YAMOAH

• Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
• Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
• Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing, and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors, and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Assessed, planned, and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritizing patient well-being.
• Delivered consistently high standards of individualized, nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and well-being individualized.
• Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Monitored patient behavior and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Tested glucose and administered injections.
• Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
• Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
• Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
• Used oral, topical, and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
• Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
• Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
• Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
• Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
• Took vital signs and treated wounds for doctors.
• Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
• Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide the best patient care.
• Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously, and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
• Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
• Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
• Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
• Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximizing data accuracy.
• Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
• Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
• Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
• Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
• Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
• Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
• Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental well-being.
• Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
• Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved well-being measures.
• Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
• Facilitated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
• Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
• Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
• Advised on dietary, nutrition, and illness prevention.
• Ordered, dispensed, and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
• Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic approaches to nursing.
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
• Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Changed bandages, catheters, and tracheostomies on a regular basis.
• Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction, and holistic nursing approaches.
• Prioritized health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent, or emergency situations.
• Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
• Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with the Medicines Act.
• Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
• Controlled narcotics and administered medicines on a set schedule.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• Managed BiPAP, CPAP, IV PICC, central lines, media ports, and peripheral lines accurately to avoid issues and enhance patient care.
• Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standards of care.
• Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimize discomfort.
• Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental, and social needs.
• Assessed patients' condition and reported changes to charge matron, family, and physician as appropriate.
• Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
• Conducted invasive and non-invasive procedures, managing central lines and catheters.
• Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
• Trained new staff to meet patient service goals and champion standards of care.
• Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
• Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs, and transfer equipment to securely maneuver patients.
• Informed patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and options, chronic disease management, and wound management.
• Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments, and treatment changes.
• Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms, and end-stage renal disease.
• Managed daily caseload, working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Completed comprehensive patient assessments to determine individual needs and formulated care plans with physicians, case managers, and social workers.
• Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimizing discomfort.
• Participated in health education programs and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
• Helped patients navigate the health system by educating them on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout the treatment process.
• Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
• Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families.
• Educated and counseled patients on diagnoses, chronic disease management, and treatment plans.
• Oversaw, trained, and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
• Assessed and triaged patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualized plans of care to restore and promote patient health and recovery.
• Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
• Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard the health of staff and maintain order within the ward.
• Provided patients with information about the need for equipment like blood pressure monitors and the proper use of each.
• Helped deliver stabilizing and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
• Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
• Provided organizational leadership to establish patient care benchmarks, standards, and best practices to deliver consistent care.
• Fostered relationships between nursing teams and patients.

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• Developed and updated initiatives to improve patient care and quality of service.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care.
• Diligently carried out clinical assessments to provide optimal pre-post-operative care.
• Set appointments for medical care and maintained schedules.
• Provided technical assistance to doctors.
• Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
• Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and patient care options.
• Operated ventilators and maintained oxygen supplies during peak treatment times.
• Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
• Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
• Monitored, assessed and recorded patient condition and coordinated patient discharge planning.