As a dedicated and ambitious nursing student actively pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, I am eager to secure an ICU student nurse internship position where I can apply my theoretical knowledge and develop hands-on skills in critical care. With a passion for delivering high-quality patient-centered care, I am equipped with a strong foundation in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating effectively within healthcare teams. My goal is to contribute to the provision of exceptional care in a challenging ICU environment while furthering my professional growth and proficiency in critical care nursing.
· Collaborated closely with registered nurses in administering medications, including intricate intravenous therapies, ensuring a seamless and accurate medication delivery process
· Engaged in critical thinking exercises during patient care, showcasing adaptability and resilience in emergencies and complex cases.
· Implemented evidence-based infection control practices, contributing to a remarkable 10% reduction in infection rates within the unit.
· Managed postoperative care for five surgical cases, expertly monitoring patients during recovery and addressing immediate post-surgical concerns.
· Assisted in intraoperative support, collaborating with the surgical team to maintain a sterile environment, demonstrating adaptability crucial for ICU roles.
· Played a pivotal role in the assessment, nursing diagnosis, and evaluation of patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), honing skills essential for ICU settings.
· Provided hands-on, compassionate bedside care to post-surgical and inpatient surgery patients in a bustling 15-bed capacity, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
· Conducted interactive health education sessions, reaching over 200 diverse community members, where topics such as preventive care and healthy lifestyle choices were discussed.
· Organized and actively participated in health fairs and screening programs, contributing to preventive care initiatives, and reaching more than 300 residents.
· Collected and analyzed community health data, actively participating in surveys that garnered responses from 150 residents, helping identify prevalent health concerns and priority areas.
· Developed and delivered cultural competency training sessions for healthcare professionals and volunteers, positively impacting a team of 30 members.
· Established valuable partnerships with two local organizations and one school, significantly enhancing community access to health resources.
· Created informative and visually engaging educational posters on HIV and Asthma, displayed at community events and healthcare facilities, reaching an estimated 400 individuals.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Fundamental knowledge of patient assessment and monitoring
Intravenous therapy
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Emotional support
Therapeutic communication
Patient and family education
Bilingual (English and Yoruba)
· Basic Life Support (BLS) Course Completion, American Heart Association, 2023
· Pandemic Health Navigator Program Community Health Worker Training by IPHA
· Making Contact: A training for Covid-19 Contact Tracers by Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD).
· Human Research, Social/ Behavioral Research By Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) program.