ANITA YEBOAH

• Assist residents with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, showering, toileting, oral care, grooming, and dressing. Support individuals with incontinence care, catheter maintenance, and use of mobility aids or hoists.
• Observe and record residents' physical and emotional conditions. Take and record vital signs (e.g., temperature, respiration, pulse, blood pressure). Report any concerns or unusual changes to nurses or senior care staff promptly.
• Offer companionship and build trusting relationships with residents. Provide emotional support, especially for those dealing with dementia, isolation, or end-of-life care. Encourage participation in activities, hobbies, and community events to improve residents' mental well-being.
• Help prepare and serve meals and drinks in accordance with dietary needs and preferences. Assist with feeding residents who require support. Monitor food and fluid intake, reporting concerns to healthcare professionals.
• Assist residents in moving safely using appropriate mobility aids and manual handling techniques. Encourage movement and physical activity to maintain strength and mobility.
• Work in line with individual care plans and update records accurately. Contribute to regular reviews of care plans to reflect changing needs. Maintain confidentiality and follow data protection protocols at all times.
• Follow all health and safety, infection control, and safeguarding policies. Report any suspicions or evidence of abuse or neglect immediately and uphold residents' dignity, rights, and choices at all times.
• Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for residents.

As an RGN in Emergency Department, my role is fast-paced, demanding critical thinking, rapid assessment, and decisive action.

• Triage and Prioritization with rapidly assess incoming patients based on severity of their condition using triage protocols.
• Provide immediate life-saving care such as CPR, airway management, haemorrhage control, and trauma care.
• Monitor vital signs, perform physical examinations, and identify signs of deterioration.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications, IV fluids, and pain management under physician direction or per protocols.
• Work closely with doctors, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals in emergency response and stabilization.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families in crisis situations.
• Ensure accurate and detailed recording of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic and/or paper records.

As an RGN in theatre, I was integral to success of surgical procedures and patient safety before, during, and after surgery.

• Verify patient identity, procedure, and consent.
• Conducting pre-operative assessments, check for allergies, and ensure pre-surgical preparation is completed.
• Manage overall environment, document procedure, and coordinate with surgical team.
• Monitor patient’s condition (vital signs, blood loss) and report concerns promptly
• Report changes in patient condition and manage post-operation complications.
• Adhere to strict infection control standards and ensure sterile techniques are maintained.
• Encourage and assist patient for early ambulation to prevent complication after surgical procedures.

In Out Patient Department (OPD), my role is to support continuity of care, patient education, and assist in various non-emergency but essential medical services.

• Initial Patient Assessment by greeting patients, take vital signs, review medical histories, and assist in clinical examinations.
• Prepare patients and assist with minor surgical procedures, diagnostic tests, and specialist consultations.
• Provide patients with relevant information about medications, treatment plans, and preventive health measures.
• Schedule follow-up appointments, arrange referrals to specialists, and ensure care continuity.
• Maintain clear records of consultations, observations, procedures, and nursing interventions.
• Ensure medical supplies and equipment are stocked and functional.
• Offer emotional reassurance and culturally appropriate care to diverse patient populations.

• Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
• Managed ward supplies for seamless healthcare delivery.
• Conducted triage in accident and emergency department for effective patient management.
• Administered injections, took blood samples to aid in accurate diagnosis.
• Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
• Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.