Chigozie Okoligwe
Doha,Qatar
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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
ICON Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Performed assessment, collected accurate,
complete pertinent data, through continuous
assessment, maintained awareness of health status
of each patient, with special considerations for age and
physical needs. - Monitored patient's health and general body
condition and reported changes and improvements to doctor. - Controlled wounds for signs and symptoms of infection
and maintained wound hygiene. - Provided patients with self-care and follow-up care
instructions. - Educated patients on steps to take to manage pain and how to avoid post-surgical infections.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
REGISTERED NURSE - REGISTERED MIDWIFE
National Youth Service Corps, (Military Service)
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed on-the-job training in avariety of nursing care functions, such as administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and examining individuals in custody utilising nursing assessment skills and techniques.
- Received formal training on how to assess patient progress.
- Received hands-on training in proper procedures to set up, operate, and monitor special equipment, such as respirators, suction devices, AEDs, and oxygen.
- Maintained security of medical equipment and supplies.
- Conducted surveillance of medical unit surroundings and individuals in custody for possession of contraband and illegal drugs.
- Preparing reports on infractions of facility’s security rules and regulations.
- Receives comprehensive training on procedures used to inspect food service areas and individual in-custody housing units for safety and sanitation, conducts restrictive housing evaluations, and documents completion and findings of inspections and evaluations.
- Collaborate with doctors, nurse assistants, physical therapists, and other health care team members
- Facilitate patients’ preparations for and recovery from routine surgical procedures
- Educate and instruct patients on their prescribed medications
- Administer necessary medications and vaccines to enlisted personnel
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Saint Regina Clinic And Maternity.
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Collected patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing
personal rapport with patients and families. - Provide high-quality patient care.
- Assist with continuous development of staff.
- Identify hazards in workplace and provide solutions.
- Treat emergency injuries.
- Develop programmes to maintain health and safety.
- Identify work-related risks.
- Document all injuries and illnesses.
Implemented medication IV administration, catheter
insertion, airway management. - Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in
physical presentation, appearance, behaviour to
discuss treatment with physicians. - Consult with physicians to discuss diagnoses and
devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
REGISTERED NURSE - REGESTERED MIDWIFE
University College Hospital, Uch
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Restores and promotes patients' health by completing
the nursing process. - Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team
members. - Provides physical, psychological support to patients,
friends, and families. - Identifies patient care requirements by establishing
personal rapport with patients and their families. - Establishes compassionate environment by providing
emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to
patients, friends, and families. - Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic
standards and measuring health outcomes against
patient care goals and hospital or regulatory standards. - Resolves patient problems and needs by utilising
multidisciplinary team strategies. - Maintains safe and clean working environment by
complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. - Protects patients and employees by adhering to
infection-control policies and protocols; medication
administration and storage procedures; and controlled
substance regulations. - Documents patient care services by charting patient
and department records. - Maintains continuity among nursing teams by
documenting and communicating actions, irregularities,
and continuing needs. - Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by
keeping information confidential. - Ensures operation of equipment by completing
preventive maintenance requirements, calling for
repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques. - Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock
to determine inventory level. - Maintains professional and technical knowledge by
attending educational workshops and participating in
professional societies. - Maintains cooperative relationship among healthcare
teams by communicating information and participating
in team problem-solving methods. - Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Staff Registered Nurse
The Lords Glory Hospital.
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Assessing, observing, and speaking to patients
Recording details and symptoms of the patient's
medical history and current health. - Preparing patients for exams and treatment
Administering medications and treatments, then
monitoring patients for side effects and reactions. - Creating, implementing, and evaluating patient care
plans with the medical team. - Performing wound care, such as cleaning and
bandaging them. - Assisting in medical procedures as needed.
- Operating and monitoring medical equipment.
- Drawing blood, urine samples, and other body fluids for
lab work. - Educating patients and family members on treatment
and care plans, as well as answering their questions.
Education
BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE (BNSC) - Nursing
Imo State University
Owerri Imo State - Nigeria 03.2018
Skills
- Emergency care
- Healthcare technology
- First aid
- Medication management
- Infection control
- EMR charting
- IV administration
- Surgical care
- Patient transport
- Healthcare education
- Phlebotomy
- Wound care
Certification
- Registered General Nurse, Qatar, QHP License.
- Registered Nurse, Nigeria.
- Registered Midwife, Nigeria
- Immediate Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ICON Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE - REGISTERED MIDWIFE
National Youth Service Corps, (Military Service)
03.2021 - 03.2022
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Saint Regina Clinic And Maternity.
08.2020 - 02.2021
REGISTERED NURSE - REGESTERED MIDWIFE
University College Hospital, Uch
07.2019 - 06.2020
Staff Registered Nurse
The Lords Glory Hospital.
07.2018 - 06.2019
BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE (BNSC) - Nursing
Imo State University
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