Nana Akua Ackaah

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