Bilikis Animashaun

Worked in a ventilator dependent unit of 33 residents. Ensuring adequate airway management, tracheostomy suctioning and tracheal care. Providing total care, oral care, daily hygiene and wound care.

• Administered medications via multiple routes, oral, GT, IV, enteral nutrition/tube feedings, treatments and wound care according to established protocol.
• Monitor patient vitals and report changes to healthcare team.
• Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
• Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Train and mentor junior nursing staff on best practices and procedures.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.

• Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced Medical-Surgical unit, managing complex medical and surgical conditions and ensuring optimal patient outcome.
• Assisted with patient assessments and documentation to ensure accurate health records.
• Collaborated with healthcare team members to deliver quality patient care.
• Administered medications ( oral, GT, IV, subcutaneous and PCA pump )per physician orders, ensuring accuracy, patient safety and adhering to protocols and procedures.
• Skillfully performed tracheostomy care, trach suctioning, venipuncture, IV line insertion and catheterizations ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
• Performed wound care for patients and ensuring appropriate dressings, assessments and management of complex wounds.
• Administered and monitor blood transfusion, ensuring proper technique, patient tolerance and resolution of any transfusion reactions if any.
• Assisted in the coordination of patient admissions, transfer and discharges, ensuring seamless transition of care across departments.
• Educated patients on pre and post-operative care and health management strategies. Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Participated in training sessions for new nursing staff, enhancing team knowledge base, ensuring supportive learning environment.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.