Elizabeth Balat
Jos ,Plateau
Summary
Pragmatic nursing professional with a background spanning over 30 years. Experience working as advocate for both critically ill patients and highly skilled nurses.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Nursig Officer
National Veterinary Research Institute
Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria
10.2015 - 09.2020
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve patient care quality and safety.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop innovative approaches to deliver evidence-based care.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss challenges and opportunities related to patient care.
- Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
- Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician or according to established policies and protocols
- Monitor, assess, address, document and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions
- Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
- Assist in surgery and other medical procedures
- May supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff
- May develop and implement discharge planning process on admission of patients
- May teach and counsel patients and their families on health-related issues in collaboration with other health care providers.
- Monitored nursing staff performance to ensure compliance with professional standards.
- Oversaw the budgeting process for all nursing departments within the organization.
- Advised senior management on issues related to nursing operations, policy implementation and regulatory compliance.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved efficiency in processes related to nursing operations.
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
National Veterinary Research Institute
Vom Plateau State, Nigeria
10.2003 - 09.2015
- Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
- Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician or according to established policies and protocols
- Monitor, assess, address, document and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions
- Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
- Assist in surgery and other medical procedures
- May supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff
- May develop and implement discharge planning process on admission of patients
- May teach and counsel patients and their families on health-related issues in collaboration with other health care providers.
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
General Hospital Kafanchan
Kafanchan , Nigeria
01.2000 - 09.2003
- Provide primary, full-course, care to women and their babies during pregnancy, such as physical examinations, screening and diagnostic tests to monitor the health of mother and baby and make referrals to medical specialists as required
- Manage labour and spontaneous normal deliveries
- Care for, assess and monitor the health of newborns and refer infants to appropriate medical services as required
- Provide advice and guidance regarding care for newborns and young infants.
- supervised other Junior licensed nurse practitioners and nursing aides
- Developed and implemented discharge planning process on admission of patients
- advised and counsel patients and their families on health- related issues in collaboration with other health care providers.
- Provided advice and guidance regarding care for newborns and young infants
Principal Nursing Officer (Accident and Emergency)
General Hospital Kafanchan
Kafanchan, Nigeria
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Assessed patient's health condition and administered medications accordingly.
- Provided prompt response to medical emergencies in the hospital setting.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate of patients.
- Cared for patients by providing comfort measures and emotional support.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, treatments and procedures.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient's needs and preferences.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications needed to improve their health status.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary.
- Responded promptly to physicians' orders regarding changes in treatment plans or medications.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and surgeries, if required.
- Carried out wound dressing and provided post-operative care instructions to the patients.
- Attended regular staff meetings to discuss new developments in nursing practice.
- Supervised junior nurses in order to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Coordinated with family members of the patients regarding their medical conditions.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Educated patients on preventive health care practices and disease management strategies.
Staff Midwife
General Hospital Kafanchan
Kafanchan, Nigeria
04.1983 - 07.1990
- Assisted in the delivery of babies, including providing support to mothers during labor and birth.
- Provided antenatal education and counseling to pregnant women and their families.
- Organized and maintained patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Performed routine clinical assessments on pregnant women, monitoring vital signs, fetal heart rate.
- Attended multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss care plans for expectant mothers.
- Conducted postnatal visits with new mothers and infants, assessing physical condition and offering advice on breastfeeding.
- Carried out regular ward rounds in the maternity unit, observing patients' progress and responding appropriately.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the maternity unit.
- Advised family members about neonatal care procedures such as bathing, feeding.
- Supervised junior midwives and students during labor and delivery room activities.
- Monitored high-risk pregnancies by performing detailed ultrasound scans and other tests.
- Initiated resuscitation procedures when needed in case of emergency or complications at birth.
- Responded promptly to obstetric emergencies such as placental abruption or preterm labor.
- Administered medications according to doctor's orders while adhering to safety protocols.
- Ensured accurate documentation of medical information related to patients' treatment plan.
- Educated healthcare staff on best practices for caring for newborns and their mothers.
- Provided guidance and direction to nursing staff assigned to labor and delivery department.
- Assessed mother's physical health following childbirth; identified any postpartum conditions.
- Counseled couples facing difficult decisions regarding pregnancy termination options.
- Interpreted patient complaints, observations and vitals to identify problems or health conditions.
- Monitored mothers and newborn babies during pregnancy and postpartum periods to quickly detect warning signs and treat complications.
- Counseled patients, spouses and family members after fetal or infant loss.
- Cared for women with high-risk pregnancies and coordinated care with maternal-fetal medicine specialists.
- Referred patients to specialists or recommended immediate treatment in emergency situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National Open University of Nigeria
Jos, Plateau State10.2010
Diploma - Pediatrics
College of Nursing, Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Kaduna State02.1999
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing And Midwifery
College of Nursing
Kafanchan, Kaduna State11.1992
Diploma in Midwifery - Nursing And Midwifery
School of Midwifery
Kafanchan, Kaduna State03.1983
High School Diploma -
Government Girls School
Kawo, Kaduna12.1977
Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Care Quality Assessments
- Job Performance Evaluations
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Budget Development
- Staff Scheduling
- Recordkeeping
- Acute Care
- Patient Care Oversight
- Staff Mentoring and Coaching
- Patient Treatment Planning
- Disease Prevention Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Nursing Council of Nigeria
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Nursig Officer
National Veterinary Research Institute
10.2015 - 09.2020
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
National Veterinary Research Institute
10.2003 - 09.2015
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
General Hospital Kafanchan
01.2000 - 09.2003
Principal Nursing Officer (Accident and Emergency)
General Hospital Kafanchan
01.1998 - 01.2001
Staff Midwife
General Hospital Kafanchan
04.1983 - 07.1990
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National Open University of Nigeria
Diploma - Pediatrics
College of Nursing, Ahmadu Bello University
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing And Midwifery
College of Nursing
Diploma in Midwifery - Nursing And Midwifery
School of Midwifery
High School Diploma -
Government Girls School
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