Egonna Faith Ojiaka

• Functioned as registered nurse in short-staffed healthcare facilities, including Albany Medical Centre.
• Managed secure medication delivery in alignment with doctor's orders and proficiently logged reported medication errors.
• Conducted patient assessments, reporting acute health changes to physicians.
• Documented health changes and implemented appropriate nursing interventions.
• Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
• Developed holistic nursing care plans, advocating for patients and families during care transitions.
• Provided quality nursing care to adults, seniors and incarcerated population.

Overview of experience across multiple units:

(3F4) (01/2022-12/2024)

• Optimised bed allocation and coordinated admissions and discharges for 22 patients.
• Developed comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams and decision makers.
• Executed thorough physical and neurological assessments, ensuring accurate documentation of patient care.
• Facilitated ward rounds to discuss and review patient care strategies with healthcare teams.
• Coordinated staffing to maintain adequate unit coverage with qualified personnel.
• Supervised and delegated responsibilities to healthcare team members for optimal patient care.
• Advocated for patient needs, ensuring prompt attention to concerns raised by patients.
• Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.

REGISTERED NURSE IN FLOAT POOL(05/2016- 12/2021)

Orthopaedics (Units 3F3, 3G3)

• Executed preoperative interventions, including patient history assessment and comorbidity screening.
• Evaluated circulation, sensation, and motion in extremities to ensure optimal recovery.
• Facilitated safe mobilisation of patients with special needs and assistive devices.
• Collaborated with physiotherapy to improve patient mobility and report acute changes.
• Monitored and prevented postoperative complications.
• Administered appropriate pin care for patients with external fixation following surgery.
• Managed IV therapy ensuring compliance with protocols.

General Surgery (Units 3E2, 3D3, 3E4)

• Safely administered narcotics & high alert analgesia as per doctor's orders, monitoring side effects.
• Conducted thorough assessments of surgical incisions, ensuring effective drainage and sterility.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex wound care.
• Educated patients on post-operative complications and incision care prior to discharge.
• Provided ostomy care, offering education to post-operative patients on maintenance.
• Managed enteral tubes and drains efficiently, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Executed competent management and removal of central lines, adhering to protocols.

Urology ( 3E3)

• Executed continuous and manual bladder irrigation for patients with haematuria.
• Assessed urine output and nature, communicating acute changes to healthcare team.
• Inserted and managed foley urinary catheters to maintain continuous urine flow.
• Provided discharge education for patients with foley catheters, urostomy and leg bags.
• Administered blood products per doctor's orders and facility policies.

Medicine unit( 5D4)

• Conducted assessments of high-acuity patients with multi-system concerns.
• Educated patients on medication management during hospitalisation and discharge.
• Documented patient assessments, progress, and nursing interventions clearly and promptly.
• Ensured continuity of care by implementing CoACT policies and communicating patient concerns effectively.