SANDRA CHIDIMMA CHIJIEZE
Altawun,Sharjah, United Arab Emirate
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Talented in EMR chatting, comprehensive assessment, developing individualized care plans, proper Medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. 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. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven, a good team player with good communication skill longing to work as a professional in a challenging environment where my skills can be utilized to maximized patient comfort, safety and achieve organizational goals and client's satisfaction .
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
REGISTERED NURSE
Umm AL Quwain Hospital, Umm Al
Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirate
05.2020 - Current
- Covid-19 frontline worker, managed and cared for critically ill patients with breathing difficulty and on life support
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs in line with nursing care plan to ensure accurate diagnosis and recovering plan
- Accurately and efficiently administered medication in line with stringent regulations
- Supported diagnoses by collecting blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops
- Recorded details regarding all therapies, including intubation and wound care to keep patient charts updated
- Adhere strictly to aseptic precautions to avoid nosocomial infections
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Performed all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Assessed and triaged patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualized plans of care to restore and promote patient health and recovery.
- Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and patient care options.
- Operated ventilators and maintained oxygen supplies during peak treatment times.
- Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimize discomfort.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Managed BiPAP, CPAP, IV PICC, central lines, media ports and peripheral lines accurately to avoid issues and enhance patient care.
- Completed comprehensive patient assessments to determine individual needs and formulated care plans with physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Changed bandages, catheters and tracheostomies on regular basis.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Monitored, assessed and recorded patient condition and coordinated patient discharge planning.
- Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
STUDENT NURSE
Thumbay Hospital Ajman
09.2016 - 07.2020
- Completed thousand hours of clinical work and 960 hours as preceptee
- Visited each patient at start of shift for introduction, ask about requirements and provide assistance
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care
- Investigated diagnoses to learn more about mechanism, action, peak and onset of each
- Worked closely with staff nurses to ensure consistent communication across the ward for continued best care practices
- Built caring and compassionate relationships with patients to provide emotional support and encouragement
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops
- Carried out patient assessments with minimal supervision.
- Completed shifts alongside university-based learning.
- Monitored patient conditions, continuously assessing vitals to ensure ongoing quality care.
- Built positive rapport with patients from various backgrounds.
- Used stethoscope to examine heart and lungs and determine and learn about different abnormalities.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results and registered data on computer system to gain knowledge of different cases
- Performed physical assessment by measuring blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen level.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients with ailments and disabilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
PSYCHIATRIC STUDENT NURSE
COMMUNITY, Al Amal Psychiatric hospital
Dubai
10.2018 - 11.2018
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Bathed, changed and fed patients with ailments and disabilities.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering† tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds
- Collaborated with staff nurse on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
- Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary
- Planned and delivered evidence-based care tailored to patients' needs with limited supervision
- Gained understanding of health inequalities affecting disadvantaged and vulnerable people.
- Proactively applied safeguarding principles to maximize patient safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Gulf Medical University
Ajman, United Arab Emirates 09.2016 - 07.2020
Diploma of Higher Education - Safety
University of new castle
05.2001 - /2012
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Anambra State 09.2000 - 05.2004
Diploma - Computer Application
Chizin Computer Training Institute
Onitsha Anambra State2000
GCSC -
St Catherine's Girl's Secondary School
Nkwerre, Imo state 09.1993 - 05.1999
Skills
- Point of care testing
- Infection control standards expert
- Seizure management
- End-of-life care
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Care plan development
- Catheterisation
- Monitoring vital signs
- Discharge procedures
- Electronic charting
- Vital signs assessment
- Medication administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Computerized charting specialist
- Patient monitoring
- EMR Charting and reporting
- Catheter and wound care
- Blood Transfusion
- Sample collection
- Checking oxygen levels
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient health education
- Motivational team player
- Critical care management
- Clinical nursing expertise
- Health assessment
- Data collection
- Time management skill
- Computerized charting specialist
- Preparing for procedures
- IV and venepuncture certified
- Patient care
- Family and patient support
- Active listening
- Drawing blood
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Umm AL Quwain Hospital, Umm Al
05.2020 - Current
PSYCHIATRIC STUDENT NURSE
COMMUNITY, Al Amal Psychiatric hospital
10.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Gulf Medical University
09.2016 - 07.2020
STUDENT NURSE
Thumbay Hospital Ajman
09.2016 - 07.2020
Diploma of Higher Education - Safety
University of new castle
05.2001 - /2012
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
09.2000 - 05.2004
GCSC -
St Catherine's Girl's Secondary School
09.1993 - 05.1999
Diploma - Computer Application
Chizin Computer Training Institute
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