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Christiana Josiah

Montreal,Quebec

Summary

A competent nurse with over fourteen years of professional experience, currently pursuing registration with the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec. Self-directed with astute judgment skills and high level of personal accountability. Areas of expertise include General Nursing and Midwifery and Perioperative Nursing.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Randle General Hospital
Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
10.2013 - 02.2023
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
  • Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
  • Performed pre-operative, intraoperative and postoperative care of surgical patients.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through to discharge.
  • Collected specimens and prepared them for laboratory testing.
  • Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.

Nurse Sister

Grace Springs Medical Centre
Palm Groove, Lagos, Nigeria
09.2010 - 09.2013
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Administered prescribed oral medications; managed wound care for pressure ulcers and bed sores.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
  • Maintained patients’ records with extreme confidentiality.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.

Nurse Sister

Family Care Hospital
Ikota, Lagos, Nigeria
01.2008 - 10.2010
  • Assisted patient with daily living activities; bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, exercise, feeding and elimination.
  • Administered and maintained medication schedule; both oral and injections.
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing Science - General Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing Science: General Nursing, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
10.2016

Diploma in Perioperative Nursing - Perioperative Nursing

School of Post-Nursing, Lagos, Nigeria
04.2012

Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing

Baptist School of Nursing, Shaki, Nigeria
11.2007

Skills

  • Tubule feedings and medications familiarity
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Wound care knowledge
  • Efficient and reliable team player, highly dependable
  • CPR/First Aid skills

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Randle General Hospital
10.2013 - 02.2023
Nurse Sister - Grace Springs Medical Centre
09.2010 - 09.2013
Nurse Sister - Family Care Hospital
01.2008 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Nursing Science: General Nursing - Bachelor of Nursing Science, General Nursing
School of Post-Nursing - Diploma in Perioperative Nursing, Perioperative Nursing
Baptist School of Nursing - Diploma in General Nursing, General Nursing
Christiana Josiah