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Nana Akua Ackaah

Hardeeville,SC

Summary

Proactive, dedicated, and highly organized Operating Room Nurse with 3 years of circulating experience at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment. Adept at problem-solving by recommending solutions and acting quickly to ensure patient safety and comfort. Instrumental in re-launching and leading the Plastic Surgery Specialty Team, overseeing the development of preference cards, ordering equipment and instruments, and streamlining surgical workflows. Recognized for attention to detail, strong team collaboration skills, and consistently delivering safe and efficient perioperative care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Team Leader

Beaufort Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - Current
  • Played an instrumental role in reestablishing the hospital’s plastic surgery specialty team.
  • Developed and implemented all plastic surgery preference cards from scratch in collaboration with surgeons.
  • Sourced and ordered specialized instruments and equipment, ensuring readiness for a full range of reconstructive and aesthetic cases.
  • Led the coordination of plastic surgery cases, ensuring team preparedness and equipment availability.
  • Acted as a go-to resource for staff education and procedural planning in the plastic service line.

Operating Room Nurse

Beaufort Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current
  • Circulated a wide range of surgical cases including General Surgery(laparoscopic and robotic), Gyn(laparoscopic and robotic), Orthopedics, Podiatry, Spine, Vascular, Urology, Ophthalmic Cataract Surgery, ENT and Plastic Surgery.
  • Monitored surgical patients and deliver quality level of care before, during and after procedures to promote positive outcomes.
  • Reduced risk of infection through rigorous adherence to aseptic techniques during procedures.
  • Schedule patients for surgical procedures.
  • Prepare patients for surgical procedures and document patient information obtained from interviews.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
  • Increased efficiency in operating room by effectively managing resources, including equipment, supplies, and personnel.
  • Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
  • Participated in regular continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices for perioperative nursing care and improve overall performance as an OR nurse.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient positioning and safety during procedures.
  • Managed sterile field and maintained aseptic technique throughout surgical operations.
  • Facilitated effective communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff during critical moments.
  • Prepared operating rooms by arranging instruments and equipment according to procedural requirements.
  • Reduced surgery turnover times by 15% through effective pre-operative preparations and timely communication with team members.
  • Mentored six new nursing staff in proper OR procedures, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols, contributing to overall team performance

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of South Carolina - Beaufort
Okatie, SC
05.2022

Skills

  • Circulating Nurse – Intraoperative Care
  • Plastic Surgery Case Planning
  • Preference Card Development
  • Surgical Equipment & Instrument Coordination
  • Operating Room Safety & Efficiency
  • Interdisciplinary Team Communication
  • Pre- & Post-op Patient Advocacy
  • EMR/EHR Proficiency- MEDITECH EXPANSE

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), State of South Carolina

• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association

Affiliations

  • Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)

Timeline

RN Team Leader

Beaufort Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - Current

Operating Room Nurse

Beaufort Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of South Carolina - Beaufort