Blessing Onunaku
Barrie
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience at long-term care. Skilled in assessing, planning, and delivering personalized care to elderly residents with complex medical needs. Proficient in medication administration, wound care, and managing chronic conditions. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve residents' quality of life, while providing emotional support and health education. Strong communicator with a focus on dignity, safety, and person-centered care. Seeking to contribute expertise and compassionate care to enhance resident outcomes in a long-term care facility and acute care settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Georgian Manor Longterm Care
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough head to toe assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in resident falls within the unit.
- Performed VACC dressings on applicable residents.
- Performed ostomy care on applicable patients and reported concerning changes to MD for resolution.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prepared daily schedule with allocated staffs ensuring that all units are adequately staffed according to unit needs.
Registered Nurse
Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care
03.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, conferences related to mental health nursing best practices.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
Registered Nurse
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Administered Packed RBC's, plasma and other blood products , inserted catheter to both male and female patients as ordered, administered insulin IV and monitored blood glucose of acute hyperglycemic patients etc.
Personal Support Worker
Georgian Manor LTC
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and gelness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with all daily living activities, provided all necessary basic living activities for totally dependent residents.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Toronto, None01-2024
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Geriatric nursing
- Palliative care awareness
- Wound Care Management
- Direct resident care
- Proficient in Scheduling
Certification
- BLS Certification
- First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Georgian Manor Longterm Care
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
01.2024 - 04.2024
Personal Support Worker
Georgian Manor LTC
03.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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