Opeyemi Akerele
Port St Lucie,USA
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
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Martins Hospital at Tradition
03.2022
- Working in Med/Surg/Stroke Telemetry floor as RN
- Providing direct bedside nursing care for patients on the Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
- Interpreting critical lab values and administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, monitoring patient responses
- Organizing and managing care for patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Stabilizing patients and determining the next course of action
- Implementing medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Managing quality care for heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease patients
- Collaborating with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Monitoring patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Collecting blood samples and preparing them for lab testing
- Collaborating with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Maintaining quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Updating patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Managing care from admission to discharge
- Educating patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Florida Department Of Corrections
Indiantown, FL
04.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Providing holistic nursing care withing the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients.
- Providing care for wide spectrum of medical and mental health conditions and emergency care.
- Planning and implementing nursing care. Assessing patient health conditions, offering health care advice and maintaining medical supplies.
Chief Nursing Officer
Male medical Ward
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked full-time in the male medical ward with a capacity of 28 beds, focusing on endocrine, respiratory, and neurological cases
- Participated in direct holistic patient care and delivered individualized nursing care
- Provided the highest possible quality care by planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating factors contributing to nursing care
- Administered medications, started IVs, and administered oxygen
- Supervised nursing activities in the hospital and promoted nurses' welfare
- Applied and implemented hospital policies, rules, and regulations
- Contributed to activities of education, investigation, teaching, and more
- Created a positive work environment that promoted a harmonious relationship
- Took charge of the ward/unit and mentored nurses
- Accepted other assignments as delegated and participated in research projects as they affected nursing practice and other healthcare professionals
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
Male medical Ward
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked full-time in the male medical ward with a capacity of 28 beds, specializing in endocrine, respiratory, and neurological cases
- Admitted new cases and participated in direct holistic patient care, delivering individualized nursing care
- Supervised all nursing activities on the ward, including students and junior staff
- Applied and implemented established policies
- Conducted performance appraisals for subordinates
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and assisted in lumbar puncture procedures
- Provided and monitored intravenous fluids and administered oxygen
- Ensured availability of equipment for patient care with emphasis on accountability
- Ensured staff welfare and conducted health talks/teaching sessions
- Planned discharges for all patients
- Managed conflicts and problem resolution
- Accepted other assignments as delegated
- Participated in research projects as they affected nursing practice
- Provided nursing care for endocrine, respiratory, and neurological patients.
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
Surgical Outpatient Department
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Worked full-time in the surgical outpatient clinic, which caters to all surgical patients
- Sorted out new cases requiring surgery and attended to patients needing emergency care
- Checked vital signs of all patients
- Admitted new patients and facilitated their transfer to the wards in preparation for surgery
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures such as cystoscopy and prostate biopsy
- Provided post-operative wound care
- Conducted health teaching for patients during follow-up visits.
Senior Nursing Officer
University College Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Worked full-time in the male medical ward with a capacity of 27 beds, specializing in hematology and gastrointestinal cases
- Admitted new cases and performed blood transfusions
- Provided care for patients undergoing abdominal paracentesis
- Monitored vital signs and performed suctioning
- Started and changed intravenous fluids, administered medication, and administered oxygen
- Assisted with lumbar punctures
- Monitored very ill patients and managed the unit
- Undertook managerial duties
- Provided teaching for newly qualified staff and students
- Participated in doctors' rounds
- Conducted nasogastric tube feeding
- Wrote patients' reports and ordered stocks.
Nursing officer1/ senior nursing officer
Female medical ward
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Worked full-time in the female medical ward with a capacity of 27 beds, specializing in endocrinology, respiratory, and neurological cases
- Admitted new cases and administered insulin
- Administered medication and passed urethral catheters
- Provided oral care and bed bathing for ill patients
- Monitored vital signs and assisted with lumbar punctures
- Changed and monitored intravenous fluids
- Passed nasogastric tubes and administered oxygen
- Offered bedpans to patients and performed suctioning
- Provided nursing care for endocrinology, respiratory, and neurological patients, both acute and chronic.
Nursing Officer
Female medical
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Admitted new cases and administered oxygen
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery
- Suctioned patients and passed nasogastric tubes
- Conducted nasogastric tube feedings.
STAFF NURSE/NURSING OFFICER 1
University College Hospital
04.2009 - 05.2012
- Worked full-time in the children's emergency ward with a capacity of 30 beds, serving as the first point of contact for pediatric emergencies
- Admitted new cases and performed resuscitation for neonates and infants
- Administered oxygen and performed suctioning
- Passed nasogastric tubes and provided nasogastric tube feedings
- Assisted in the exchange of blood transfusions and administered phototherapy
- Provided care for ventilated infants and babies in incubators
- Assisted in lumbar punctures and monitored vital signs and oxygen saturation
- Administered medication and performed blood transfusions
- Provided nursing care for children with various conditions, including cerebral malaria, jaundice, tetanus, aspiration pneumonia, meningitis, food poisoning, diarrhea, and vomiting
- Conducted health education for mothers on disease and illness prevention
- Administered oral rehydration solution.
Staff Nurse
Emergency Department
09.2006 - 12.2008
- Worked full-time in the emergency department with a capacity of 20 beds, including the reception, resuscitation room, and treatment area
- Received patients and provided emergency care
- Attended to trauma and polytrauma patients
- Administered oxygen and performed triage/sorting of patients
- Started intravenous infusions and administered tetanus toxoid vaccines
- Conducted suctioning and prepared patients for emergency surgery
- Applied neck collar and monitoring vital signs
- Conducted dressing of wounds and arrested hemorrhage
- Provided nursing care for patients with any emergency or life-threatening cases.
Nursing officer1
University College Hospital
09.2006 - 12.2008
- Rotated between units and primarily worked full-time in the female medical ward with a capacity of 27 beds, specializing in cardiology, hematology, and gastrointestinal cases
- Assisted patients in managing routine bathing, grooming, and hygiene needs
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention, such as bruises or open wounds
- Checked vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Nursing officer1
University College Hospital
07.2003 - 09.2006
- Worked full-time in the radiology department, including ultrasound scanning, computer tomography, central X-ray, mammography, and magnetic resonance imaging
- Prepared patients for ultrasound scanning and assisted the radiologist during the procedure
- Set up trolleys for special investigations like intravenous urography, urethrography, and hysterosalpingography
- Assisted in mammography procedures
- Prepared contrast agents used for computer tomography
- Monitored vital signs of patients before and after procedures.
Staff Nurse
St Georges Hospital
07.2003 - 09.2006
- Started intravenous infusions and conducted emergency deliveries
- Attended emergency cases and provided general management of outpatients and inpatients
- Assisted in the operating room and managed pre and post-operative patients after local, spinal, and general anesthesia
- Provided nursing care for medical and surgical conditions
- Conducted orientation for new staff and performed managerial duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
School of Nursing, Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile Ife, Osun11.2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- NCLEX, 02/2020
- BLS, 11/2021
- ACLS, 11/2021
- Registered Nurse, 11/2001
- RN New Mexico, 02/2020
- RN Florida, 03/2022
Affiliations
- Health care Education and training Registered Midwife: March 2002-March 2003 Oyo state school of Midwifery, Ibadan
- Registered Nurse: September 1998-November 2001, school of Nursing, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
- Active RN license with the state of Florida
- BLS and ACLS certificates
- Professional Registration and membership Nursing and midwifery council of Nigeria National Association of Nigeria Nurses and midwife
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Florida Department Of Corrections
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Martins Hospital at Tradition
03.2022
Chief Nursing Officer
Male medical Ward
01.2018 - 12.2018
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
Male medical Ward
01.2017 - 12.2017
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
Surgical Outpatient Department
06.2014 - 12.2016
Senior Nursing Officer
University College Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2014
Nursing officer1/ senior nursing officer
Female medical ward
05.2012 - 05.2013
Nursing Officer
Female medical
05.2012 - 05.2013
STAFF NURSE/NURSING OFFICER 1
University College Hospital
04.2009 - 05.2012
Staff Nurse
Emergency Department
09.2006 - 12.2008
Nursing officer1
University College Hospital
09.2006 - 12.2008
Nursing officer1
University College Hospital
07.2003 - 09.2006
Staff Nurse
St Georges Hospital
07.2003 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
School of Nursing, Obafemi Awolowo University