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Joy Ogechi Okereke

Joy Ogechi Okereke

Registered Nurse (RN)
Gauteng, Pretoria,Other

Summary

Joy Okereke Self-Introduction I am an enthusiastic, dynamic, reliable, and passionate person. I have sound interpersonal communication skills and an enthusiastic approach to work due to my international exposure to many cultures and my stay in various countries. I’m always willing to accept further responsibilities as may be required of me. I commit myself to team performance standards, targets and objectives, readily providing advice, guidance, and support to others. I always love to learn and acquire new skills in the workplace. Objective To be a dedicated and proactive member of my team, which I am working with at any given time. It is my goal to always aspire to the greater good of every member of the team. To build strong, symbiotic relationships within a team environment, to ensure the team’s performance is prioritized. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Nurse

Lek- Med Consultium Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
02.2020 - Current
  • Collaboration with team to plan for patient care
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.

Vaccinator

Life Hospital Wilgers
Pretoria, Gauteng
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provide emotional support
  • Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves and PAPR.
  • Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
  • Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
  • Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes and orders.

Professional Nurse

Lek- Med Consultium Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
02.2017 - 04.2021
  • Monitoring and administering medication and intravenous infusions
  • Taking patient samples, pulses, temperatures, and blood pressures
  • Advocate for the health and well-being of patients
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.

Registered Nurse

Skinner Clinic Pretoria Community Health Practice
Pretoria, Gauteng
06.2014 - 12.2014
  • Health Education
  • Environmental Health
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Personal Assistant

Community Resources, Damtol
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Managing electronic and paper filing systems
  • Co-ordinate meetings
  • Used discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Sourced and ordered office equipment and supplies.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff.

RN

General Hospital
Katsina, Katsina
12.2007 - 02.2010
  • Provided quality care to sick children and successfully improved their health status
  • Counselled and coordinated HIV tests and screening for individuals
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Education

Master of Arts - Health Sciences & Social Services

Unisa
SOUTH AFRICA

Bachelor of Science - Advance Degree in Nursing Science

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa

Bachelor of Arts - Health Sciences & Social Services

Unisa
South Africa

Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in General Nursing

School of Nursing & Midwifery Katsina
Katsina ' Nigeria

High School Diploma -

Community Secondary School Dioka Nzerem
IMO STATE, NIGERIA

GED -

ST. Louis Primary School
Kano, Nigeria

Skills

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  • Infection control measures
  • P>Patient consultation
  • P>Home care
  • P>Patient counseling
  • P>Vaccine administration
  • P>Preventive health
  • P>Direct Patient Care
  • P>Collecting vitals

Work Availability

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Vaccinator

Life Hospital Wilgers
05.2021 - 12.2021

Professional Nurse

Lek- Med Consultium Pretoria
02.2020 - Current

Professional Nurse

Lek- Med Consultium Pretoria
02.2017 - 04.2021

Registered Nurse

Skinner Clinic Pretoria Community Health Practice
06.2014 - 12.2014

Personal Assistant

Community Resources, Damtol
01.2011 - 12.2013

RN

General Hospital
12.2007 - 02.2010

Master of Arts - Health Sciences & Social Services

Unisa

Bachelor of Science - Advance Degree in Nursing Science

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Bachelor of Arts - Health Sciences & Social Services

Unisa

Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in General Nursing

School of Nursing & Midwifery Katsina

High School Diploma -

Community Secondary School Dioka Nzerem

GED -

ST. Louis Primary School
Joy Ogechi OkerekeRegistered Nurse (RN)