ANNETTE EHIGWERE RN
CALGARY,AB
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 6+ years of experience caring for patients within acute care, medical, surgery, obstetric, pediatric, antenatal, geriatric, mental health and long term care setting. A nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OVERNIGHT THERAPIST/ DIABETIC SUPPORT WORKER
Society for Autism support and services
Calgary, AB
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Administered medications to autistic clients.
- Routine glucose check; administer insulin via insulin pump and pen to diabetic clients.
- Implemented treatment programs and objectives; record data.
- Maintained safe environment while meeting clients’ needs (i.e. health, diet, safety, etc.)
REGISTERED NURSE
Lagos State Primary Health Care Board
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2018 - 10.2022
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
REGISTERED NURSE - Labor and Delivery/Pediatric
Safehands Medical Center
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Prepared patients for surgeries; assisted surgeons during operations and post-operative care.
- Provided maternal and child care through antenatal, safe and proper delivery, postnatal care and immunization.
- Administered blood and blood products; monitored patients for signs and symptoms of transfusion reaction.
- Implemented nursing care for babies with jaundice on photo therapy; evaluated extent of treatment.
- Developed nursing care plans for preterm and low birth weight neonates
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Ibadan
Nigeria12.2015
Skills
- Self directed with independent decision making
- Nursing judgement and professionalism
- Ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary environment
- Basic computer skills
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Excellent interpersonal relation
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Clinical and culturally competence
- Problem solving, Critical thinking and conflict resolution skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse with College of Registered Nurses Alberta
- Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery council of Nigeria
CERTIFICATIONS
- Basic Life Support for Health care providers(BLS-HCP)
- CPR, First Aid, and AED (Standard level C)
- Health Assessment (NextGenU.org)
- Medication Administration (CRNA)
- Professional Boundaries (CRNA)
Timeline
OVERNIGHT THERAPIST/ DIABETIC SUPPORT WORKER
Society for Autism support and services
11.2022 - 12.2023
REGISTERED NURSE
Lagos State Primary Health Care Board
11.2018 - 10.2022
REGISTERED NURSE - Labor and Delivery/Pediatric
Safehands Medical Center
01.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Ibadan
- Registered Nurse with College of Registered Nurses Alberta
- Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery council of Nigeria
CERTIFICATIONS
- Basic Life Support for Health care providers(BLS-HCP)
- CPR, First Aid, and AED (Standard level C)
- Health Assessment (NextGenU.org)
- Medication Administration (CRNA)
- Professional Boundaries (CRNA)
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