Olayinka SALAWU
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Highly trained Psychiatric Staff Nurse offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registereed Nurse, Behavioral Health
Baptist South Medical Center
4385 Narrow Lane Road, Montgomery, AL. 36116
03.2022 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to behavioral health nursing best practices for continuous improvement in clinical knowledge and skillset.
- Maintained timely, accurate, and confidential documentation of patient care, progress, and responses to treatment plans.
- Evaluated and updated care plans regularly based on ongoing assessments of patients'' progress, ensuring best possible outcomes.
- Established strong rapport with patients and families by listening empathetically, providing emotional support, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted patient safety and well-being by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication with team members for optimal patient care.
- Actively participated in discharge planning meetings by collaborating with the multidisciplinary team members to create comprehensive aftercare plans for successful community reintegration.
- Implemented creative therapeutic approaches using art therapy or mindfulness techniques aimed at improving mental wellness among patients under my care.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Contributed to a reduction in medication errors by diligently administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Assessed and reported changes in patients'' mental status, working closely with the treatment team to appropriately adjust care plans.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans that incorporated evidence-based practices and considered each patient''s unique needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to behavioral health patients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on topics such as stress management, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated closely with psychiatrists to ensure appropriate medication management based on individual patient needs.
- Delivered psychoeducation on mental health conditions, coping strategies, and relapse prevention methods to patients and their families.
- Demonstrated cultural competence through respectful interactions with diverse patient populations, adapting nursing interventions as necessary to meet their unique needs.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights by ensuring they were informed about their treatment options and respected throughout the decision-making process.
- Provided therapeutic crisis intervention techniques when necessary to de-escalate potentially harmful situations involving patients or staff members.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist East Medical Center
400 Taylor Road, Montgomery Al., 36117
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and making recommendations for process enhancements.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Federal Teaching Hospital, Ekiti State
Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
05.2015 - 05.2021
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
- Facilitated effective communication between families, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists – fostering a collaborative approach to holistic neonatal healthcare delivery.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the NICU setting.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care while ensuring all NICU standards were met or exceeded.
- Improved patient outcomes by swiftly recognizing and responding to emergent situations and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities including conferences workshops certifications relevant to neonatal intensive care nursing expertise.
- Optimized medication administration safety through careful double-checking of dosages and adherence to proper storage guidelines.
- Ensured continuity of care during shift handovers by effectively communicating pertinent information regarding patients'' status and needs with incoming staff members.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate electronic health records for each NICU patient under my care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas needing improvement and collaborating with the nursing leadership team to develop targeted action plans.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Federal Teaching Hospital , Ekiti State Nigeria
Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
11.2011 - 04.2015
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and making recommendations for process enhancements.
- Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation through strict adherence to policies and procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
ST. Victoria Hospital Lagos, Nigeria
13 Alfanla, Agege, Lagos, Nigeria
05.2009 - 10.2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National Open University of Nigeria
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria04.2021
Associate of Science - Midwifery
ECWA School of Midwifery, Egbe, Kogi, Nigeria
Egbe, Kogi State, Nigeria03.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECWA School of Nursing, Kogi, Nigeria
Ebge, Kogi, Nigeria05.2009
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Mental Health Evaluation
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Restraint Techniques
- HIPAA Compliance
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Medication Education
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Patient Monitoring
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Group Activity Coordination
- Emergency Response
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Delegation and Motivation
- Infection Control
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Registereed Nurse, Behavioral Health
Baptist South Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist East Medical Center
11.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, NICU
Federal Teaching Hospital, Ekiti State
05.2015 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Federal Teaching Hospital , Ekiti State Nigeria
11.2011 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
ST. Victoria Hospital Lagos, Nigeria
05.2009 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National Open University of Nigeria
Associate of Science - Midwifery
ECWA School of Midwifery, Egbe, Kogi, Nigeria
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECWA School of Nursing, Kogi, Nigeria