SKILLS

Medication and IV administration.

Wound care management.

Acute & Chronic disease management.

Infection control measures.

Patient assessments and care plan development.

Multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Seasoned in medical clinical procedures.

Privacy and confidentiality.

Strong clinical judgment.

Excellent communication skills.

Good organizational and management skills.

Leadership skills.

Basic computer skills.

IV cannulation and catheterization skills.

Health Education and Counseling.

First Aid Care.

Safety Protocols.

INTERESTS

Surgery, Acute Medicine, Trauma and Orthopaedics

Cardiology, Geriatrics, Oncology

Obstetrics, Endoscopy, Pediatrics

Accident and Emergency

REFEREES

Available on request.

EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse

Accent Home Care, Ikeja Lagos State (Dec 2022 – till date)

Hospital Level: Secondary Hospital

Bed capacity: 102

Type of patients: Young, Adults, Geriatrics

Department: Accident and Emergency, Acute medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics,

Oncology, Urology, Trauma and Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Gastroenterology,

Outpatient, intensive care.

During my period of practice, I am saddled with various responsibilities such as:

Admission and discharge of patients according to NMC guidelines.

Prompt response using ABCDE assessment.

Triage of patients based on both level of injury, psychosocial elements and clinical interventions recognizing environmental limitations.

Assessing and monitoring vital signs, weight and height measurement, fluid intake and output, and pain scale.

Following proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.

Safe administration of medications and infusion according to NMC drug policies through all available routes.

Delivery of nursing services and holistic assessment of patients’ health needs using person centered approach.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to discuss diagnoses, determine individual needs, develop care plans and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient’s healthcare.

Health education of patients and relatives about the health conditions.

Care of patients based on their nutrition and elimination needs, implementation of low-fat, low-salt and other diets for 100+ patients.

Ensure safety of patients and putting patients first by implementing safeguarding principles.

Assist patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.

Update and document patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Implementation of leadership, mentorship, teaching and counselling skill amongst colleagues and student nurses.

Carry out minor procedures such as wound dressing, removal of sutures, circumcision, inserting catheters, venipuncture and administration of intranasal oxygen.

Excellent communication skill both verbal and written.

Follow all nursing ethical values and principles and adhering to medical record regulations to promote patients’ privacy and confidentiality.

Ensure a safe ward environment of care that is well-equipped and complaint with the standards for hygiene and cleanliness through the use of proper aseptic techniques and isolation procedures.

Cases handled: Cancer, Hysterectomy, Cesarean section, vasectomy, Sepsis, Liver

Cirrhosis, Hypertension, Diabetes type I and II, Malaria, Typhoid Fever,

Osteoarthritis, Cerebrovascular accident, Mild to Severe Head Injury,

Acute and Chronic Renal Failure, Meningitis, Fracture, Burst Abdomen.

Machines operated: Thermometer, Forceps, Sphygmomanometer, Defibrillator, Suction

machine, Cardiac monitor, Glucometer, Nebulizer, Pulse oximeter,

Nasal Prong/Disposable rebreather, Ventilator, Blood warming

equipment, Sterilizers, EKG/ECG Machines, Enteral Feeding Tube

Pump, PCA Pump, Oxygen analyser, CPAP.

EXPERIENCE

Student Nurse

Teaching Hospital Lokoja, Kogi State (2018 – 2022)

Hospital Level: Tertiary Hospital

Bed capacity: 260

Type of patients: Young, Adults, Geriatrics

Department: Accident and Emergency, Acute medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics,

Oncology, Urology, Trauma and Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Gastroenterology,

Outpatient, Intensive care, Immunization, Mental health.

As a student under supervision and training, I engaged in practices that shaped and developed my clinical and personal skills. Some of the practices include, but not limited to the following:

Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs, and offer assistance.

Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.

Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update Registered Nurses.

Administered close patient care, including checking vital signs and implemented telemetry.

Delivered medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous injections, and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians’ instructions.

Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.

Facilitated mobility with assistive devices.

Performed wound care while following all health and safety precautions.

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