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Funmilola Akintokun

Regina,Saskatchewan

Summary

Compassionate registered nurse with a background in Neuroscience and Medical-Surgical. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Agency Registered Nurse - Neurosciences

New Horizon
Saskatchewan, Canada
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Provided direct patient care to individuals with neurological conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, oncology/metastatic disease of the nervous system, and autoimmune disorders.
  • Conducted thorough neurological assessments, monitored patients' conditions, and reported changes to the interdisciplinary team.
  • Developed individualized care plans to meet patient care needs, including medication management, wound care, and rehabilitation.
  • Participated in ongoing education and professional development to enhance nursing practice and stay current with the best nursing practices in neuroscience nursing.

Registered Nurse - Surgical/Surgical Oncology

Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton, Ontario
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Care of patients with various types of cancer, including breast, lung, gastrointestinal tract, reproductive tract, and musculoskeletal system.
  • Manage symptoms and side effects associated with cancer and its treatment.
  • Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing surgeries, such as mastectomy, colectomy, gastrectomy, and lobectomy, among others.
  • Educated patients and families on postoperative care, medication management, and follow-up appointments.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients recovering from surgical procedures.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families coping with cancer diagnoses and treatment.

Registered Nurse

Encee Medical Center
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2019 - 01.2022
  • Use of simple diagnostic equipment and procedures in client assessment.
  • Provision of total nursing care to meet all age groups' primary health care needs.
  • Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physicians during the examination and treatment of patients, and assisting as needed.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Updated patient charts with data, such as medications, to keep records current, and support accurate treatments.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
  • Performed various nursing interventions, such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Immunization of children and adults.
  • Perform pap smears, collect specimens for STI testing, and provide patients with test results, and treatment options.
  • Educate patients about contraceptive options, insert and remove contraceptive devices (e.g., IUDs), and manage contraceptive-related side effects.
  • Educate patients about menopause symptoms and lifestyle modifications to manage symptoms.

Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Mannabat Hospital
Osogbo, Nigeria
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Performing electrocardiograms, stress ECGs, Holter monitors, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring for patients with cardiovascular illnesses.
  • Admission and evaluation of the patient for discharge.
  • Administered medications and therapies to patients with cardiovascular health conditions, as the physician prescribes.
  • Advocated for patient needs with an interdisciplinary team, and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Care of patients with conditions such as COPD, gastrointestinal bleeds, electrolyte imbalance, renal failure, acute kidney injury, pericarditis, sepsis, pneumonia, urosepsis, pleural effusion, ketoacidosis, cellulitis, NSTEMI/STEMI, liver cirrhosis, and cardiac arrhythmias.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING SCIENCE

Obafemi Awolowo University
Nigeria
07.2017

Skills

  • Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Central lines management
  • IV therapy administration
  • Blood transfusion
  • Urinary catheterization
  • Tracheostomy care
  • BCLS-certified
  • Self-management
  • Wound care management
  • Infection control policies and procedures
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Multidisciplinary team strategies
  • Patient care goals
  • Prioritization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Certification

  • Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Saskatchewan
  • Registered Nurse with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
  • Registered Nurse with College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Basic Life Support
  • Gentle Persuasive Approach

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Agency Registered Nurse - Neurosciences

New Horizon
09.2023 - 10.2024

Registered Nurse - Surgical/Surgical Oncology

Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences
04.2022 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse

Encee Medical Center
06.2019 - 01.2022

Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Mannabat Hospital
08.2017 - 06.2019

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING SCIENCE

Obafemi Awolowo University

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