Precious Ugochukwu
Port Harcourt,Nigeria
Summary
A conscientious Nurse with 3 years clinical experience with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adept in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Princess Medical Center
Portharcourt
02.2022 - Current
- Proficiently used EMR patient record and charting system, documented assessments, observations and interventions.
- 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.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- work an average of 40hours per week. attending to at least 20 clients in outpatient and 6patients in the ward daily.
- Administer blood and blood products monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Site Nurse
Houston Engineering
Nigeria
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Vital signs check and recording, performed basic first aid, CPR and airway management .
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Staff Nurse
31 Artillery Brigade
Minna
01.2018 - 01.2019
- worked an average of 12hours attending to over 30 patients per shift.
- performed basic duties such as nebulization, oxygen therapy, basic suturing, wound dressing, passage of ng-tube and urinary catheter, administering intravenous medication.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Port Harcourt
Nigeria02.2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Administering immunizations
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Emergency Response
- Intake and discharge
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Patient Assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Princess Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Site Nurse
Houston Engineering
02.2020 - 12.2021
Staff Nurse
31 Artillery Brigade
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Port Harcourt