Chinedu Esther Dibie
San Antonio,TX
Summary
A dependable, well-organised and motivated Registered Nurse with four years experience both in united kingdom and Nigeria. Successfully managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Willing to take on more responsibilities in order to achieve team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
South Tyneside and Sunderland nhs foundation trust
Sunderland, United Kingdom
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Provided direct and indirect patient care in a Medical Intensive Care Unit.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented changes in patients' conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Ensured that all nursing interventions were completed according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Performed assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, physical exams, laboratory values.
- Educated families on proper care techniques and post-discharge instructions.
- Managed ventilator settings and monitored ventilator alarms per protocol
- Coordinated communication between healthcare team members regarding patient status updates.
- Provided education to medical staff on ICU protocols and best practices for treating critically ill patients.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans for medically stable patients prior to transfer out of ICU.
- Instructed new nurses on unit policies, procedures, equipment usage, medication administration.
- Adhered to infection control measures such as hand hygiene compliance monitoring.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures when necessary.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Primary care recruitment agency
Newcastle, United Kingdom
12.2020 - 04.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Registered Nurse
Nwakaego maduemezie memorial hospital
Asaba Delta State Nigeria
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Sunderland
Sunderland , Tyne and wear07.2021
Diploma - Nursing
State School of Nursing
Eku, Delta state Nigeria 05.2019
GCSE - Sciences
Highland Comprehensive Secondary School
Benin City , Edo State, Nigeria 05.2015
Skills
- Effective communication
- Patient-centred care
- Patient record management
- Routine investigations
- Data confidentiality
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Pre- and post-operation care
- Ethical decision-making
- Adult acute and critical care
- Medication administration
- Catheter and wound care
- Charting and reporting
- Vital signs
- IV drug therapy management
- Ventilator support
- Vaccine administration
- Medical assessment
- Diabetes management
- Health screening
- Discharge coordination
- Infectious disease control
- Patient education and counseling
- Hospice and palliative care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
South Tyneside and Sunderland nhs foundation trust
04.2023 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Primary care recruitment agency
12.2020 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Nwakaego maduemezie memorial hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Sunderland
Diploma - Nursing
State School of Nursing
GCSE - Sciences
Highland Comprehensive Secondary School