Promise Azike
Ramsgate, Kent,United Kingdom
Summary
Compassionate and diligent Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in emergency and personalized patient care. Highly adaptable and responsive to the changing needs of patients and dynamic healthcare environments. Team-oriented and dependable, possessing expert knowledge in healthcare, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, and care planning, with a track record of improving patient outcomes by 20% through evidence-based practice and continuous professional development. Experienced in educating over 500 patients and families on healthcare practices and using electronic health records (EHR) to maintain 100% accurate documentation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificate
Work History
Registered nurse
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
Kent, United Kingdom
01.2024 - Current
- Responded swiftly to medical emergencies, maintaining calm and professionalism under pressure.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies via various routes, including IV, rectal, oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections, while overseeing pain management plans.
- Performed tasks with a patient-centred focus, continually seeking opportunities to improve processes and treatments.
- Managed BiPAP, CPAP, IV PICC, central lines, media ports, and peripheral lines accurately to enhance patient care.
- Collaborated with doctors, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to plan and provide holistic care.
- Provided organizational leadership to establish patient care benchmarks, standards, and best practices.
- Offered emotional support to address issues like loneliness, anxiety, and depression.
- Engaged patients in cognitive-stimulating activities, monitoring for signs of dementia.
- Maintained accurate and thorough documentation of patient care and progress.
Support Worker
Priorygroup
Ramsgate, Kent, United Kingdom
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalized care plans.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions ,patient behaviors and incidents
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
Healthcare Assistant
Healthcare Direct
Ramsgate, Kent, GB
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Observed patient condition and behavior closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Provided high-quality person-centered support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
- Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
- Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
Health Visitor
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
kent, GB
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Managed personal caseload of 10+ patients per day.
- Asked parents pre-determined questions based on age of child.
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
- Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained master calendar.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments in patient medical files.
- Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
Senior Staff Nurse
CARE Women Clinic
Port Harcourt , Nigeria
10.2014 - 06.2022
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behaviour to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Identified areas of training among 5 nurses by maintaining records of continuous personal development and booking clinical training courses.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Assisted patients in performing routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Prepared and sanitised rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
Community Midwife
Midwifery Service Scheme
Niger, Nigeria
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Demonstrated leadership skills, strong communication and organizational skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Assisted in over 80 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
School Of Nursing
10-2014
Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery
School of Midwifery
04-2011
Skills
- Valid nursing license
- Patient Assessment & management Expert
- Medication Administration
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Emergency Response
- Communication Skills & Critical Thinking
- Compassion and Empathy
- Time Management & Team Collaboration:
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
Certification
NHS Trust Certifications
- Speak Up - core training for all workers
- Dementia: Dementia Awareness
- Patient Safety Level 1 - Essentials for all staff
- Sunrise ePMA 1 Drug administration Nursing staff 18762578
- Sunrise ePMA 2 Drug administration Additional Tryme activities 18762580
- Fire Safety Certification
- Information Governance Certification
- Moving & Handling Level 1 Certification
- Caring with Compassion: End of life Care Awareness Certification
- Equality & Diversity Certification
Timeline
Registered nurse
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
01.2024 - Current
Support Worker
Priorygroup
03.2023 - 12.2023
Healthcare Assistant
Healthcare Direct
10.2022 - 03.2023
Health Visitor
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
06.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Staff Nurse
CARE Women Clinic
10.2014 - 06.2022
Community Midwife
Midwifery Service Scheme
06.2011 - 08.2012
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
School Of Nursing
Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery
School of Midwifery
NHS Trust Certifications
- Speak Up - core training for all workers
- Dementia: Dementia Awareness
- Patient Safety Level 1 - Essentials for all staff
- Sunrise ePMA 1 Drug administration Nursing staff 18762578
- Sunrise ePMA 2 Drug administration Additional Tryme activities 18762580
- Fire Safety Certification
- Information Governance Certification
- Moving & Handling Level 1 Certification
- Caring with Compassion: End of life Care Awareness Certification
- Equality & Diversity Certification
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