Favour Duru
London,ON
Summary
Compassionate General Nurse with experience in providing patient care in various healthcare settings. Skilled at maintaining strong professional relationships with patients, families and colleagues while demonstrating sound clinical skills. Have made significant contributions to improving patient satisfaction rates through the delivery of high-quality care. Possess strengths such as critical thinking, problem-solving and adaptability which are paramount for a nursing role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
General Nurse
St Janet's Clinic
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs and physical exams.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assisted in emergency situations such as cardiac arrest, shock or respiratory distress cases.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, hemoglobin checks, under the supervision of a doctor.
- Identified potential safety hazards within the clinical environment and took corrective action where necessary.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Provided wound care and administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare personnel in providing optimal patient care.
- Ensured that all nursing staff followed infection control protocols while providing care to patients.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Health Care Assistant
Health Fountain Hospital
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Organized medical records for patient care plans and ensured accuracy.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education
Diploma - Caregiving
Alison
Online12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Port Harcourt
Rivers State11-2022
Certificate - Standard 1-15 Care Certificate
Caredemy
Online10-2022
Certificate - Diabetes Awareness ,CPR,AED, And First Aid
Alison
Online09-2022
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Basic laboratory tests
- Emergency response
- Medical equipment preparation
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Patient mobility support
- Health record management
- Time management
- Problem solving
- End-of-life care
- Emotional support
- Patient condition monitoring
- First aid
- Multitasking
- Geriatric nursing
Timeline
General Nurse
St Janet's Clinic
01.2024 - 03.2025
Health Care Assistant
Health Fountain Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
Diploma - Caregiving
Alison
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Port Harcourt
Certificate - Standard 1-15 Care Certificate
Caredemy
Certificate - Diabetes Awareness ,CPR,AED, And First Aid
Alison
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