Abiodun Alaka
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Compassionate Midwife with 3 years of birthing experience. Expert in providing thorough healthcare to mothers and babies including prenatal and postpartum care. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Stargate Agency
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Staff Nurse
Samaritan Hospital
03.1997 - 09.1999
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Assisted in over 100 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
- Delivered over 100 newborns as qualified midwife.
- Conducted well-baby checkups and immunizations for optimum infant health.]
- Assisted in delivery of pregnancies in 100 environment.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
Staff Nurse
St George's Nursing Home
07.1994 - 02.1996
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Peoples Girl's Grammar School
Molete,Ibadan Oyo State. Nigeria05.1987
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
School of Nursing University College Hospital
UCH Ibadan,Oyo State. NigeriaBachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
School Of Midwifery,University College Hospital
UCH Ibadan Oyo State. Nigeria03.1997
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Deliver Exceptional Care
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Clean Living Spaces
- Midwifery
- Patient Care
- First Aid and Safety
- Records Maintenance
- Direct Patient Care
- Diet and Nutrition
- Strong Ethics
- Attentive to People
Certification
- Certified Licensed Practical Nursing (2006.)
- Certified Family Planning , - University College Hospital,UCH.Ibadan, Oyo State. Nigeria
Languages
Yoruba
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Work begins when the fear of doing nothing at all finally trumps the terror of doing it badly.
Alain de Botton
Timeline
Caregiver
Stargate Agency
06.2020 - 10.2022
Staff Nurse
Samaritan Hospital
03.1997 - 09.1999
Staff Nurse
St George's Nursing Home
07.1994 - 02.1996
High School Diploma -
Peoples Girl's Grammar School
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
School of Nursing University College Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
School Of Midwifery,University College Hospital