SELASIE AKOSUA ASIMADI

Providing nursing care to level 2 patients in PACU and post -anaesthetic patients in recovery areas resulting in 100% patient satisfaction.

• Performed medical treatments to 80 post anaesthetic patients per week such as administering medications , intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.

• Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
• Operated over 20 critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
• Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care in resulting in 90% positive feedback.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
• Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
• Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress
• Enhanced staff efficiency by providing ongoing training, mentorship, and support to new and experienced nurses.
• Ensured timely patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs, pain levels, and postoperative complications.
• Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists for seamless patient hand-offs during preoperative and postoperative stages.
• Maintained strict compliance with safety regulations, infection control protocols, and hospital policies at all times in the PACU environment.
• Performed airway management.
• Performed chest physiotherapy
• Assisted in insertion and care of central and arterial lines
• Analyzed oxygen saturation level of patients and intervene appropriately
• Performed complex wound dressing.
• Performed basic and acute life support.
• Performed arterial blood gas and electrolytes analysis and interpretation.
• Conducted hemodynamic monitoring.
• Administered and monitor blood and blood products.
• Provided tracheostomy care.
• Analyzed and balance fluids and take appropriate interventions.
• Performed focused assessment and level of consciousness of patients after surgery.
• Admitted and discharged patients in acute care setting to achieve patient satisfaction.
• Performed peripheral cannulisation.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Provided nursing care to surgical and medical patients resulting in improved patients outcomes.

• Delivered nursing care to 100+ surgical and medical patients per week resulting in 85% positive feedback.
• Administered medications as prescribed and checked for contradictions or potential complications.
• Consulted with other practitioners to develop and implement patient care plans based on factors such as patients diet, disease condition and treatment.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms .
• Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
• Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Provided treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.

• Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
• Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
• Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
• Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and medical workshops.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Collected blood intravenously, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Monitoring of vital signs.
• Nebulising of patients

Assisting with nursing care to medical and surgical patients resulting in improved patients outcomes.

• Monitored vital signs.

• Administered medications.

• Assisted with activities of daily living.

• Developed and implemented care plans.

• Maintained accurate up-to-date patient records.

• Adhered to policies, procedures, and protocols of the hospital