Nursing
Resume:
Edith Imuwahen
Uwugiaren
RN, RM, BPN, PHN, BNSc, PGDE.
I am an enthusiastic and competent nurse, with excellent human relations and communication skills, proactive problem solver, facilitator to several NGOs, Multilevel marketer and musician. I am aiming to utilize my experience and knowledge to effectively deliver quality medical services in any related institution and improve my client care skills through continuing self- education Skills
Excellent
Case management
Excellent
Clinical System Monitoring
Excellent
Professional Development
Excellent
Patient education and counseling
Very Good
Relationship building and retention
Good
Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
Very Good
Medication dispensing
Good
Inventory and restocking
Work History
13, A O Uwugiaren Street, Off 1st
Powerline, By T-Gate Hotel, Through
Oluku Slaughter Market, Oluku,, Edo
State, +234
admw2i@r.postjobfree.com
2017-01 - Current Assistant Director of Nursing/ Ward Manager University Of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria, Benin City, Edo Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety. Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care to support patient needs.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
Evaluated skills of all nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Managed 15 nurses and 11 support staffs in Burns and plastic unit handling needs of various degrees of burn patients.
Oversaw administration of all medications.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Enforce sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
2014-02 - 2017-01 Chief Nursing Officer
University Of Benin Teaching Hospital Nigeria, Benin City, Edo Consulted and coordinated with health care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers. Involved, educated and supervised family members in implementing best practices for older adults.
Assisted patients with dressing, eating and bathing and encouraged patients to perform basic needs independently to promote self-esteem. Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems. Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
2009-12 - 2014-01 Principal Nursing Officer
University Of Benin Teaching Hospital Nigeria, Benin City, Edo Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms. Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for physiotherapy rehabilitation unit. Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
1999-12 - 2005-02 Senior Nursing Officer
University Of Benin Teaching Hospital Nigeria, Benin City, Edo Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency. Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems. Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability. Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans. Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
2005-03 - 2009-12 Nursing Officer
University Of Benin Teaching Hospital Nigeria, Benin City, Edo Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
Assessed patients for bleeding,pain and vital signs immediately following surgery to identify and resolve potential complications. Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers. Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability. Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
2018-02 - 2019-07 Post Graduate Diploma: Education Benson Idahosa University Nigeria - Benin City Nigerian 2017-09 - 2017-12 Certificate Course: Leadership And Management in Health University of Washington - Online
2011-09 - 2015-09 Bachelor Of Nursing Science: Nursing Science National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) - Benin City Nigerian 2008-02 - 2010-11 Higher National Diploma: Public Health Nursing School of Health Technology. - Benin City Nigerian 2002-07 - 2003-08 Post Basic Nursing: Burns And Plastic Nursing School of Post Basic Nursing Studies - National Orthopaedic Hospital Enugu Nigeria
1996-02 - 1997-03 Post Basic Nursing: Midwifery
School of Midwifery, University of Benin Teaching - Benin City Nigerian 1991-10 - 1994-11 Diploma In Nursing: Nursing
School of Nursing, University of Benin Teaching H - Benin City Nigerian Affiliations
Member,Pan African burns society, South Africa
Accomplishments
LIST OF SOME UNICEF SUPPORTED TRAINING/WORKSHOP ATTENDED. August 2006; Workshop to finalize training modules on communication in support of the prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS. Rock View Hotel, Abuja..
September 10th 13th 2007: Participant Trainee on interpersonal communication and Human relations in support of prevention of Mother- To-Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS, Benin
August 22nd 26th 2011: Resource person for a Five-Day workshop on the Review and Demonstration of facts for life in Kaduna, Nigeria. November 9th 12th 2011: Facilitator for a Four-Day workshop for TOT on Interpersonal Communication using Training manual (Northern Segment), Minna, Nigeria.
September 9th-13th 2013: Participant to a five day finalization and Editing of Facts for Life and Health Information Booklet in Kaduna State, Nigeria. January 27th 2nd February 2014; Participant in a five-Day TOT Workshop on Community led Total Sanitation in EU/UNICEF selected LGAs in Edo state at Zafike Royal Hotel, Benin City, Edo State Nigeria. April 24th 1st May 2016; Participant in the Training of Practitioners in Community- Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) at Benin City, Nigeria by EU/UNICEF. November 21th-25th 2016 : Participant in a five day Workshop for the Review and Domestication of Facts for Life held at Bafra International Hotel, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
June 19th -23rd,2017 : Resource Person in a five day program in Communication Material Development for Infant and Young Child Feeding held at Bafra International Hotel, Kaduna State, Nigeria. April 23rd - 29th, 2019 : Participated in a five days finalisation of Communication Packages on Essential Family and Community Practices with the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, Abuja held at Royal Tropicana Hotel, Kano, Nigeria
May 26th- 30th, 2019: Participant in the Finalisation of the National Integrated Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent Health plus Nutrition (NIRMNCAH+N) Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Strategy with FMOH, Abuja, held at Sawalino Hotel and Suites,keffi, Nasarawa state Nigeria.
May 30th- 3rd June, 2019: Script Writer to Management Science for Health, MSH,in the Integration of Malaria key messages into existing Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH)and Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) with FMOH,Abuja held at Global Village Hotel, Keffi, Nasarawa state Nigeria.
November 17th- 21st,2019: Resource Person in the Review of Technical Content of IRMNCAH + N with FMOH,Abuja held at Dover Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria.
Interests
Member / facilitator, Infection Prevention Control Committee (IPC). UBTH Rapid Respond Team for COVID-19.
Facilitator London Professional Training center, Health and Social Care Course. Member/Facilitator Society for Water and Public Health Protection
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