Blessing Nwogu
Brampton
Summary
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Clinical experience in geriatric, acute, and chronic care Strong teamwork and collaboration skills from externships and volunteer work Proficient in pre- and post-operative care, wound management, and tube care Committed to evidence-based nursing practice, patient advocacy, and safe, ethical care delivery
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support worker
Sisters of Saint Joseph Peterborough
08.2023
- Delivered preventative care by repositioning residents and applying topical treatments to manage pressure sores and ulcers, ensuring comfort and skin integrity.
- Assisted with resident mobility and transfers, utilizing both electric and manual lifting devices, while collaborating closely with nurses, physiotherapists, and fellow support workers to ensure comprehensive and safe care.
Clinical Extern
Peterborough Regional Health Center
10.2022
- Assisting in patient’s admissions, emergency care, and routine procedures such as glucose monitoring and intravenous infusion management (without medication), ensuring accurate documentation and patient safety.
- Providing compassionate care to pediatric and adult patients admitted for chronic or acute conditions, supporting daily activities, answering call bells, and assisting with patient transfers using mechanical lifts.
Registered Nurse
1A Surgery Unit- Credit Valley
04.2024 - Current
- Delivered specialized perioperative care for surgical patients, including management of Nasogastric tubes, chest tubes, VAC dressings, and wound care to ensure optimal recovery and healing.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to develop comprehensive care plans, educate patients and families on procedures, and provide ongoing support for post-surgical recovery, including drainage management and monitoring.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-surgical care, promoting recovery and safety practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trent University
Peterborough, Ontario12.2024
Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Kinesiology
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario08.2018
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Palliative care
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Clinical judgment
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions, and charting abnormalities.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to five patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Basic Life Support (HCP) September 2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support September 2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification September 2025
- Registered Nurse March 2024
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care January 2022
- Standard First aid and CPR level C, September 2021 to August 2024
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention September 2022 to 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
1A Surgery Unit- Credit Valley
04.2024 - Current
Personal Support worker
Sisters of Saint Joseph Peterborough
08.2023
Clinical Extern
Peterborough Regional Health Center
10.2022
Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Kinesiology
University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trent University
Clinical Experience
- Acute Care- 1A Surgery Unit- Credit Valley Mississauga, Ontario September 2023 – December 2023
- Medicine and Surgical Unit Peterborough Regional Health Center, Peterborough, Ontario May 2023-August 2023
- Collaborated with interprofessional healthcare teams to perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, administer medications, and implement evidence-based interventions.
- Demonstrated autonomy and critical thinking while managing patient care, ensuring timely documentation and adherence to clinical protocols and best practices.
- Labor and delivery Unit - Peterborough Regional Health Center, Peterborough, Ontario September 2022
- Assisted in the comprehensive care of patients throughout all stages of labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum, including fetal monitoring, maternal assessments, pain management, and newborn care.
- Collaborated with obstetric teams during vaginal and cesarean births, supporting safe delivery practices, emotional support for families, and postnatal education for new parents.
- Centennial Place Long term care Millbrook- Ontario January 2022
- Observed and reported changes in residents' condition, contributing to care planning and ensuring adherence to safety protocols, including infection control and fall prevention.
- Assisted nursing and personal support staff in providing compassionate care to over 20 residents, performing assessments, vital signs monitoring, and supporting daily activities like feeding, transferring, and hygiene.
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