Adelaide Nyamewaa Arthur

• Provided continence care and stoma care.
• Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
• Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
• Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
• Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to my supervisor.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
• Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records .
• Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
• Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived .

• Taking and recording basic observations such as blood pressure and temperature helping patients to eat and to move about.
• Maintained a safe therapeutic patient care environment.
• Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
• Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
• Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
• Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
• Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
• Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
• Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
• Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.

• Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
• Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
• Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
• Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
• Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
• Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
• Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
• Promoted a safe environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to supervisor.

• Mentored new nursing staff members through orientation and training programs, fostering a supportive work environment.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to establish appropriate discharge planning for patients transitioning from hospital to home care settings.
• Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
• Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored side effects .
• Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Championed quality improvement initiatives within the unit by identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based strategies.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

• 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.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene .
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth .
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Nursing management of Patient at:

• Medical and Surgical Department

• Obstetrics Department

• Special Departments (Cardiothoracic Unit, ENT, Eye etc.) Public Health

•Pediatrics/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

• Emergency /O.P.D

• Psychiatry (Accra Psychiatric Hospital)

• Provided family planning services

• Antenatal and post-natal care

• Scrubbed and circulated during surgeries with assistance

• Palliative care

•Nursing Administration