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Bukola Balogun

Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

Adaptable and dedicated Registered Nurse with over ten years combined experience in Cardiology, Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical, and Labor and Delivery. Proven to work effectively and efficiently in a team and as an individual. Committed to giving patients optimal care and staying focused during high-stress situations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Registered Nurse (Pediatrics ER/Surgery )

Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
11.2018 - 11.2022


  • Worked with surgeons to facilitate admissions, evaluating admission criteria and patient's symptoms to determine patient care.
  • Provided comprehensive patient care in an independent setting.
  • Applied my core nursing skills to monitor and implement complete care plans pre and post surgery.
  • Drew blood and obtained other specimen/samples to satisfy diagnostic test order requirements.
  • Empowered parent(s) of patients by teaching them good post-op health practices.
  • Mentored and trained junior and new nurses to make their transitioning into the new surrounding smooth.


Registered Nurse(Cardiology)

Hartwell Hospital Limited
12.2017 - 11.2018
  • Worked with cardiologist to provide direct care to patients facing acute or chronic heart conditions.
  • Assessed patients heart health using stress test, electrocardiograms and blood serum tests.
  • Educated families on ways to assist loved ones with cardiovascular disease and ensuring they maintain a health lifestyle.
  • Provided nursing care to cardiac patient pre and post operatively.
  • Administered medications and infusions to patients as prescribed by physicians.
  • Responded to cardiac emergencies and performed lifesaving interventions as needed.

Registered Nurse/Midwife ( Labor and Delivery)

68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital
12.2016 - 12.2017
  • Performed various midwifery interventions on patients by monitoring fetal heart rate, vital signs, urinalysis and blood test results during prenatal care.
  • Coached and guided soon-to-be mothers on what to expect during the labor process and deep breathing exercises.
  • Coached mothers through contractions offering encouragements and tips on how to get through the painful process smoothly.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses before, during and after labor.
  • Monitored the mother during labor, keep watch for potential problems or complications.

Registered Nurse, (Medical-Surgical Unit)

Paelon Memorial Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Assessed , diagnosed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patients' care plans in consultation with health care professionals.
  • Administered prescribed medications, changed dressing and answered patients' questions about their care.
  • Evaluated medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre and post surgery patients.
  • Monitored patients' vitals and report adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Maintained and updated patients files, medical charts and health records.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Obafemi Awolowo University
Osun State, Nigeria
09.2016

Registered Nurse - Nursing

OAUTHC School of Nursing
Osun State, Nigeria
09.2009

Skills

  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Organization, planning and time management
  • Reasearch and computer literacy
  • Patient Condition evaluation
  • Emergency Readiness
  • Patient Assessments
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Communication and team work
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Charting and clinical documentation

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Senior Registered Nurse (Pediatrics ER/Surgery )

Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
11.2018 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse(Cardiology)

Hartwell Hospital Limited
12.2017 - 11.2018

Registered Nurse/Midwife ( Labor and Delivery)

68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital
12.2016 - 12.2017

Registered Nurse, (Medical-Surgical Unit)

Paelon Memorial Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Obafemi Awolowo University

Registered Nurse - Nursing

OAUTHC School of Nursing

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