Augustina OJeikere
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Whitwell Park Care home
Whitewell, Worksop, England
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
Willowbeck Care Home
Sheffield, England
06.2020 - 03.2023
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation and risk management of patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Health Care Worker
Horizon Care Home
United Kingdom
10.2015 - 06.2020
- Provide one on one support to suicidal patient
- Assist patients with basic hygiene activities.
- Collect, store, and label biological specimens.
- Sterilize medical equipment.
- Keep hospital supplies properly stocked and organized.
- Work closely with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, and therapists in order to provide patients with exceptional care
- Dispose of waste and hazardous materials
- Comply with all hospital rules, regulations, and procedures
- Serving meals and helping to feed patients.
- Helping people to move around.
- Toileting.
- Making beds
- Talking to patients and making them comfortable.
- Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse
General Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
09.2008 - 09.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient care and progress towards recovery goals.
- Educated patients and family members about psychiatric disorders, available treatments, and community resources to promote continuity of care postdischarge.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments routinely to identify high-risk individuals in need of additional intervention or monitoring within the facility setting.
- Assessed the need for restraint or seclusion in accordance with facility protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures when possible to promote patient autonomy.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment for patients, utilizing effective communication skills and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plan adjustments, and ongoing care coordination efforts.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify subtle changes in patient behaviors or symptoms that may indicate a need for immediate intervention or reassessment of treatment plans.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy within the facility setting, working alongside the care team to address any concerns or barriers to optimal mental health care delivery.
Education
B.Sc. - Nursing
University of Sunderland
07.2016
RPN Diploma - undefined
Federal School of Psychiatric Nursing
11.2013
RN Diploma - undefined
Edo State School of Nursing
11.2007
Skills
- Violence risk assessment
- Safeguarding and protection of adults
- Urgent and Emergency response, and crisis intervention
- Suicide Risk assessment
- Ability to conduct comprehensive mental health assessment and provide patient education with adequate Treatment plan
- Reporting & Documentation
- High quality client care and patient support
- Nursing care plans
- Medication administration
- Problem resolution capability
- Assessments and planning Conflict and crisis management
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act
- High level of autonomy
- Mental status exam
- Thorough physical assessments
- Regulatory compliance
- Data collection
- Compassionate care
- Substance abuse and concurrent disorder
- Harm reduction
- Dementia
- Equality and diversity
- Supporting people with autism
- Supervisory skills
- Self harm awareness
- Gender and sexual diversity
- COVIDE-19 Awareness
- Epilepsy Awareness
- Challenging Behavior
- Stoke Awareness
- Dignity and respect
- Mental health – Personality disorder/Bipolar/schizophrenia
- Pressure sores prevention/Fluid and nutrition
- Heath and safety care
- Person centered care
- Basic Administration of Medication
- Health and Safety, Coshh, Riddor Fire Safety
- Accident and Risk Incident Reporting
- Culture and Diversity
- Confidentiality
- CPR
- Infection prevention and control
- Managing challenging behavior
- Death Dying and Bereavement
- GDPR advanced
- Safe handling of medicines
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Affiliations
- 2020/01 – Present: Nursing and Midwifery Council of United Kingdom
- 2007/11 to present: Nursing and Midwifery council of Nigeria.
- British Columbia Provisional License
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Whitwell Park Care home
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Willowbeck Care Home
06.2020 - 03.2023
Health Care Worker
Horizon Care Home
10.2015 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse
General Hospital
09.2008 - 09.2015
RPN Diploma - undefined
Federal School of Psychiatric Nursing
RN Diploma - undefined
Edo State School of Nursing
B.Sc. - Nursing
University of Sunderland