Arinola Ayodele Adekoya
Summary
To Provide Quality Nursing Care and in the Spirit of Service to Humanity, Executing Services in the spirit of Empathy. A good team player, with initiative geared towards ensuring work efficiency.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Health Care Assistant
Raunds Lodge Care Home
01.2023 - Current
- Attending to the personal and physical care needs of residents in Care and Nursing Homes by engaging in but not limited to the following: moving and handling, meal preparation, feeding, assisting them with showering, getting them dressed, and personal hygiene.
- Supervision to ensure that residents take their medications in line with medical prescriptions.
- Providing emotional support to the residents where required.
- Documenting activities of residents and offering them personal needs from time to time.
- Proper reporting of incidents and near misses to the Manager or Supervisor.
- Routine checks of residents to ensure their well-being are maintained.
- Engaging in all other Care and Support Needs of residents that are necessary from time to time.
Assist Chief Nursing Officer
Sacred Heart Hospital
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Provide strategic leadership for medical nursing care services ensuring high-quality and cost effective patient care.
- Oversee infection control, staff development, employee health, and clinical nurse specialist services, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
- Act as the nursing leader within designated services, keeping the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) informed of critical issues and facilitating cross-departmental collaboration.
- Assists with developing and updating nursing policies and procedures in line with accepted practices and regulatory requirements.
- Assists with investigations and utilizes internal and external resources to stay current on technologies, trends, regulations, legislation, and political activities affecting Nursing Practice.
- Lead efforts to maintain and improve interdisciplinary communication and cooperation, promoting a positive image of Nursing Services.
- Conduct regular rounds on all medical units to ensure safe and quality nursing practices are adhered to.
- Manage staffing levels based on patient acuity, census, and available staff, utilizing both organic and agency personnel.
- Oversee the nursing quality program and address patient safety issues.
- Track and control all medical nursing units' overtime within budget limits, while also managing the financial resources of assigned services.
- Foster professional development of staff and ensure competence in clinical practice, recommending and tracking employee relations issues including discipline.
- Represent Senior Management, Nursing Services, and the organization to community and professional groups.
- Engaging in all other Care and Support Needs of residents that are necessary from time to time.
- Maintenance of aseptic technics in babe's deliveries and Maintaining Nursing and Midwifery Standard code of conducts.
- Monitor labour cases to deliveries and post care prior to Post Natal wards. Checking of vital signs and prompt records.
Lead Nurse/Matron
St. Green Specialist Hospital
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Act as co-ordinator for patient information and involvement within the departments. Ensure that patient literature meets Trust standards, and that patient feedback is included in service planning and review.
- Provide specialist clinical advice to staff within the Division as required.
- To promote and lead change in nursing/practitioner and clinical practice to improve the patient experience.
- To ensure the area/s for which they are accountable have adequate controls in place and to take appropriate action to ensure delivery of an effective safe nursing/practitioner service within the designated area/s and the hospital. The spans of control include budgetary control and control of on duty rotas. To lead and hold to account nursing/practitioner staff, to provide a positive role model and ensure the involvement and active participation of staff groups in the division.
- To work closely with the Head of Nursing, and Matron colleagues to ensure delivery on the challenging performance agenda, particularly with reference to access targets and budget management.
- To take responsibility for creating a culture of nursing/practitioner leadership that delivers tangible outcomes within defined timescales.
- To actively seek to identify opportunities for new ways of working that improves efficiency and the patient experience.
- To provide evidence of the delivery of the ten key roles for the Matron.
- To aim to ensure that nursing/practitioner services and clinical outcomes are benchmarked against high performing organisations nationally and internationally.
- To ensure clinical practice follows a sound evidence base and is in the best interests of patient care.
Registered Nurse/Pioneer Staff
Lagos City Dialysis Centre
01.2018 - 08.2020
- The Hospital was built by private individuals for the Service of Humanity cut across Lagos State and environment. The Centre has 4 rooms with 8 Dialysis machines. Gambro Phoenix.
- As a Pioneer Staff, my responsibilities include, setting up the Unit, getting the basic equipment needed to the clinic a standard Unit.
- Working as a team with other health workers to put in place all necessary items including drugs, standard equipments in the Lab and in the water treatment room and so on.
- Assessment of patients before, during and after dialysis.
- Connecting patients to and disconnecting patients from the dialysis machine.
- Using weight to determine ultra- filtration goal of patients and the effectiveness of the dialysis.
- Connecting patients with various accesses such as Arterio-venous Fistula ,Subclavian catheter, femeral catheter both single and double lumen.
- Preparing the patient’s access lines before dialysis and dressing the same after dialysis maintaining strict aseptic techniques.
- Monitoring patient on heamodialysis machine.
- Performing cannulations on patients as deemed necessary.
- Supervising Paramedical Staffs such as Nursing Assistants and Health Aids.
- Administration of ordered medication intra and post dialysis.
- Administration of blood and blood products.
- Consistent Vital signs Monitoring and recording before, during and after dialysis.
- Assisting in Central line cannulation.
- Preparing and assisting with some diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as paracenteses abdominis.
- Trouble shooting at minor technical problems of dialysis machine.
- Educating patients, the relatives and significant others on their condition as occasion demands it
- Taking of blood samples for various Laboratory Test such as pre and post urea and creatinine, electrolytes and FBC
- Taking samples and carrying out various test such as PCV, RBS,HIV,HEPATIS B and HEPATITIS C
- Teaching New Nurses on the care of renal patients and assisting them in learning to operate the dialysis machine and Admitting and Discharging patients.
Registered Nurse/Midwife
International Family Planning Foundation
11.2014 - 12.2017
- Pre- and post-natal care of pregnant women.
- Immediate and later care of infants.
- Immunizations weight monitoring up to 3years and malnourished children.
- Develop systems for the care of children 0-12years, focus on skin, ears eyes and nutritional needs.
- Monitoring and attending to both emotional physical spiritual and health needs of a family and an individual.
Industrial Nurse
Westminster Dredging and Marine
05.2010 - 07.2014
- Prevention of health problems, promotion of healthy living and working conditions
- Provide basic first aid and health screening.
- Conduct workforce and workplace monitoring and health need assessment.
- Emergency preparedness/disaster planning
- Employee treatment, follow-up and referrals
- Emergency care for job-related injuries and illnesses
- Rehabilitation, return-to-work issues.
- Counsel workers about work-related illness and injuries and emotional and/or family problems.
- Conduct employee assistance programs and/or other community resources, and handle and coordinate follow-up care.
- Develop health education and disease management programs that encourage workers to take responsibility for their own health, such as smoking cessation, exercise/fitness, nutrition and weight control, stress management, control of chronic illnesses and effective use of medical services.
- Monitor the health status of workers, worker populations and community groups by conducting research on the effects of workplace exposures, gathering health and hazard data.
Emergency Nurse
Westminster Dredging and Marine, Staff Clinic
11.2008 - 04.2010
- Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
- Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol.
- Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
- Records patients’ current vital signs
- Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments.
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
- Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications.
- Provides basic bedside care.
- Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients.
- Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies.
- Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
- Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment.
- Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner
- Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate form.
Public Health Nurse
Metropolitan Specialist Hospital
01.2008 - 10.2008
- Establish and maintain recall systems for designated conditions and/or sections of the population to facilitate early detection of disease, promote optimal antenatal and postnatal care, achieve high rates of childhood immunization, and implement multidisciplinary care planning.
- In consultation with other staff manage the Women’s & Children’s Health program. This will include well-regarded women’s checks, PAP smears, antenatal & postnatal care, contraception (including Depot Provera), STDs, immunisations, weight monitoring of children.
- In consultation with other staff manage the Chronic Disease/ Frail aged/ disabled program. This will include screening and case management for proteinuria, renal disease, STDs (male), diabetes, hypertension, rheumatic heart disease and ischemic heart disease.
- Provide clinical care in the clinic and outstations according to the roster, or as otherwise directed by the Director.
- Work collaboratively with the Community Aged Care Program Coordinator to ensure that all clients currently on the program have multidisciplinary care plans that address the medical, psychological and social needs of clients appropriate to their cultural context.
- Ensure that all clients of the CACP have three monthly medical reviews, including medication review.
- Assist in the more efficient coverage of aged clients through developing a level of coordination between the clinic-based programs and the aged care program.
- Develop systems for immunizations, weight monitoring of children under 3 years, and malnourished children; focus on skin, ears and eyes of children 0-12 years (school program).
- Develop multidisciplinary care plans, case conferences and integrate this into the work of the clinic staff.
Registered Nurse and Senior Care Assistant
Various hospitals in Nigeria and United Kingdom (UK)
11.1991 - 08.2007
- Rapkyus Care Centre UK July 2006 – OCT. 2007
- Ashbrook Nursing Home Romford, Essex March – June 2006
- Oyo State Hospital Ring Road Nig.; March 2004 – Dec.2005
- Oyo State Hospital Eruwa. Sept.2002- March 2004
- Teju Specialist Hospital, Ring Road, Ibadan Nov 1998-2002
- Olunife Hospital Ile-Ife. Osun- State. 1992-1998.
- West-End Hospital Ile-Ife. Osun-State. July1991-Dec.1991
- Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
- Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
- Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.
- Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
- Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
- Documents patient care services by charting patient and department records.
- Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem solving methods.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Education
School of Midwifery -
Ogun State
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State01.1991
School of Nursing - undefined
Ogun State Polytechnic
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State01.1989
St. Anthonys Grammar School - undefined
Esure, Ogun State01.1986
Skills
- Behavioral support
- Dementia care
- Clinical assessment
- Physical assessments
- Patient care coordination
- Palliative care
- Elderly care expertise
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Empathy and compassionate care
- CPR certification
- Recording vital signs
- Effective communication
Certification
- Occupational and Industrial Health in Medical Practices 2013
- Basic Life Saving -Children/Adult 2006
- Registered Nurse UK 2006
- Registered Family Planner. 1991
- Registered Midwife (R.M) Nigeria. 1991
- Registered Nurse (R.N) Nigeria. 1989
- West African school Certificate (W.A.S.C/O/L) 1984
Affiliations
- Nursing and Midwifery Council UK, Registered Nurse 2006
- Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Registered Nurse/Midwife 1989
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Sex: Female
- Phone Number: 07823876163
- E-mail: dele5759@gmail.com
Languages
English
Full Professional
Employee of the month
I was voted and nominated as an Employee of the month of February 2024 for performing beyond the call of duty.
Timeline
Senior Health Care Assistant
Raunds Lodge Care Home
01.2023 - Current
Assist Chief Nursing Officer
Sacred Heart Hospital
04.2022 - 12.2022
Lead Nurse/Matron
St. Green Specialist Hospital
09.2020 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse/Pioneer Staff
Lagos City Dialysis Centre
01.2018 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse/Midwife
International Family Planning Foundation
11.2014 - 12.2017
Industrial Nurse
Westminster Dredging and Marine
05.2010 - 07.2014
Emergency Nurse
Westminster Dredging and Marine, Staff Clinic
11.2008 - 04.2010
Public Health Nurse
Metropolitan Specialist Hospital
01.2008 - 10.2008
Registered Nurse and Senior Care Assistant
Various hospitals in Nigeria and United Kingdom (UK)
11.1991 - 08.2007
School of Nursing - undefined
Ogun State Polytechnic
St. Anthonys Grammar School - undefined
School of Midwifery -
Ogun State
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