Gbonjubola Ekundare
Nursing
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lagos State Health Service Commission
Lagos, Lagos
04.2016 - 07.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Contributed substantially to successful department accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Provided quality NICU care to neonates
- Contributed substantially to successful department accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Administered pre,intra and post operative care in surgical procedures
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols such as active resuscitation of patients.
Staff Nurse
EMEL Specialist Hospital
Festac, Lagos
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Staff Nurse
Nigerian Navy Hospital
Lagos, Lagos
09.2008 - 02.2009
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Rhowil Total Care Medical Centre
Lagos, Lagos
01.2006 - 08.2008
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Institut Pratique De Sante Publique
Niamey,Niger 10.2011 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
School of Nursing Wesley Guild Hospital
Ilesa,Osun State Nigeria 09.2002 - 11.2005
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lagos State Health Service Commission
04.2016 - 07.2023
Staff Nurse
EMEL Specialist Hospital
03.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Institut Pratique De Sante Publique
10.2011 - 08.2015
Staff Nurse
Nigerian Navy Hospital
09.2008 - 02.2009
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Rhowil Total Care Medical Centre
01.2006 - 08.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
School of Nursing Wesley Guild Hospital
09.2002 - 11.2005
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