John Junior Tawiah

• Coordinate daily ward operations to maximise patient care quality under the charge nurse's guidance.
• Provide mentorship and supervision for junior nurses and healthcare assistants.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff as the main point of contact.
• Support staffing management by allocating duties, and ensuring resource availability.
• Maintain compliance with clinical standards, prioritising infection prevention protocols.
• Report incidents to the charge nurse and senior management when needed.
• Manage responsibilities in the absence of the charge nurse, seamlessly.
• Evaluate staffing patterns to meet nursing unit demands, while adhering to budget guidelines.
• Manage the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels.
• Implement strategies that improves operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Conducted risk assessments for service users in collaboration with multidisciplinary team to plan effective care.

• Proactively oversaw ward operations during senior staff absence, ensuring smooth functioning and demonstrating leadership throughout shifts.
• Established objectives for nursing care delivery and diligently monitored adherence to person-centred care standards, ensuring patient well-being and satisfaction.
• Assisted Band 7 and 6 staff in developing and implementing high-quality care and treatment plans.
• Proactively reported and investigated incidents, such as complaints and accidents, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, and instilling confidence in our ability to handle unexpected situations.
• Maintained medical equipment, coordinating repairs or replacements as needed with senior staff consultation.
• Fostered a learning environment for students and unqualified staff, aligning with NMC standards.
• Administered medications, assessed clinical effectiveness, monitored side effects, and escalated issues per Trust protocols.
• Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
• Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
• Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
• Provided individualized patient-centered care plans that addressed the psychological and social needs of each patient.

• Assessed patient conditions and monitored behaviours, reporting observations to supervising physicians.
• Administered oral, intravenous, and intramuscular medications while observing patient reactions.
• Prepared medical equipment and supplies for examinations and treatments to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensured medication safety by adhering to strict protocols and double-checking dosages before administration.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times, addressing compliance issues.
• Trained newly hired registered nurses on hospital policies and clinical care standards.
• Demonstrated effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare staff members.
• Collaborated with health groups to implement programs enhancing community health.