Rachel Abiola Odufuwa
Dublin Ireland ,Dublin
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a robust skill set encompassing emotional stability, communication excellence, and health literacy. Proficient in CPR and basic life support, with a strong understanding of nursing ethics and palliative care. Demonstrates exceptional patience under pressure and empathy for patients, ensuring ethical standards are upheld while utilising medical equipment effectively. Committed to advancing patient assessment skills and screening expertise, aiming to enhance health and safety compliance within medical environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Student nurse intern
St Vincent Hospital
Dublin, Fairview Ireland
2023.12 - Current
- Monitored vital signs for better patient assessment.
- Prepared patients for surgery, reduced anxiety levels pre-procedure.
- Observed patients' condition changes with diligent monitoring.
- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Educated patients about their health conditions for informed decision-making.
- Documented patient data to aid treatment plans.
- Implemented nursing care plans, contributed to positive health outcomes.
- Participated in staff training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge on nursing practices.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and wellbeing.
- Facilitated support for 4 diverse teams in formulating comprehensive care plans that incorporate physical, mental, and social needs.
Healthcare Assistant
Our Lady's Hospital
Dublin Ireland, Crumlin
2020.08 - 2023.12
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Coordinated efforts with over 20 nurses to enhance patient care, promoting effective recovery journey.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by NHS.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
Residential care worker
Caremark
Dublin Ireland , Dublin
2019.07 - 2019.09
- Improved communication with relatives about resident progress via regular updates.
- Regularly updated records, ensuring accurate documentation regarding each resident's condition and progress.
- Helped individuals manage personal hygiene tasks; this led to better self-esteem among residents.
- Utilised crisis intervention techniques during challenging situations to maintain peace and order within residential facility.
- Provided assistance for daily activities to improve clients' lifestyles.
- Provided companionship during leisure time, ensured that no
- Formulated over 80 meals meeting dietary needs, sustaining optimal health standards for each resident.
Education
GCSEs - Leaving Certificate
Assumption secondary School
Walkinstown Dublin 2012.03 - 2018.09
Certificate of Higher Education - Nursing
Whitehall College
Drumcondra, Dublin.9 2018.09 - 2019.09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Psychiatric)
Dublin College University
Ireland Dublin 2019.09 - 2024.07
Skills
- Emotional stability
- Communication excellence
- Health literacy
- CPR proficiency
- Nursing ethics knowledge
- Mental resilience
- Palliative care understanding
- Medical equipment usage
- Patience under pressure
- Empathy for patients
- Ethical understanding
- Medical software proficiency
- Health and safety compliance
- Basic life support certification
- Patient assessment skills
- Patient screening expertise
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student nurse intern
St Vincent Hospital
2023.12 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Our Lady's Hospital
2020.08 - 2023.12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Psychiatric)
Dublin College University
2019.09 - 2024.07
Residential care worker
Caremark
2019.07 - 2019.09
Certificate of Higher Education - Nursing
Whitehall College
2018.09 - 2019.09
GCSEs - Leaving Certificate
Assumption secondary School
2012.03 - 2018.09