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Gbonjubola Ekundare
Vaughan,ON
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Summary
Dedicated, highly skilled Registered Nurse, fully licensed in Ontario (CNO) and Nova Scotia (NSCN), with 8+ years of diverse clinical experience across Dialysis, Pediatrics, Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), and Emergency units. Proven track record of delivering high-quality patient care, administering complex medication regimens, and managing specialized medical equipment in fast-paced hospital environments. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and educating families to improve patient outcomes. Strong foundation in Canadian healthcare standards through recent advanced training in Nursing Leadership and Management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Home Instead
Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
07.2024 - Current
- Provide compassionate, individualized care to senior clients in home settings, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene to support independent living.
- Build strong therapeutic relationships with clients and their families, ensuring clear communication regarding health status, comfort, and care plan updates.
- Assist with medication reminders, specialized meal preparation, and safe mobility transfers, adhering strictly to Canadian home care safety standards.
Principal Nursing Officer (Dialysis Unit)
Gbagada General Hospital
Lagos State, Nigeria
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-dialysis patient assessments across a 6-bed unit, monitoring vitals, lab results, and fluid balances.
- Operated and calibrated specialized dialysis machinery, promptly troubleshooting technical issues to maintain uninterrupted treatment.
- Educated patients and families on long-term renal care, including dietary restrictions, enhancing treatment compliance.
Senior Nursing Officer (Pediatric Unit)
Maternal and Childcare Centre
Amuwo Odofin, Nigeria
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided acute care to pediatric patients in a 20-capacity unit (8 beds and 12 cots), managing safe oral, topical, and intravenous medication administration.
- Assessed pediatric health conditions, executing swift interventions and reporting critical updates to the physician-led team.
- Counseled parents regarding continuous health needs and follow-up care to ease the transition to home environments.
Nursing Officer (NICU)
Maternal and Childcare Centre
Amuwo Odofin, Nigeria
04.2016 - 12.2021
- Monitored critical vitals for premature and critically ill newborns in a 24-capacity unit (6 incubators, 18 cradles).
- Managed advanced nutritional therapies, including intravenous nutrition, gastric tube feeding, and breastfeeding support.
- Executed emergency neonatal resuscitation protocols during high-risk deliveries and programmed high-tech life support equipment (ventilators, cardiac monitors).
Nursing Officer (Emergency)
EMEL Specialist Hospital
Festac Town, Nigeria
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Executed rapid triage of incoming emergency patients, prioritizing acuity levels to optimize workflows and reduce wait times.
- Performed IV insertions, blood draws, wound dressing, and catheterizations, partnering with multidisciplinary staff during life-threatening codes.
Education
Personal Support Worker Certificate - Healthcare
Seneca College
Toronto, ON12-2024
Nursing Leadership and Management - Healthcare
Seneca College
Toronto, ON04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Institut Supérieur De Santé
Niger Republic01-2022
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
School of Nursing
Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria01-2005
Skills
- Clinical Nursing: Dialysis Treatment, Neonatal ICU Procedures, Pediatric Care, Emergency Triage, Wound & Catheter Care
- Patient Safety: Medication Administration, IV Insertions, Blood Transfusions, BLS, Neonatal Resuscitation
- Operations & Tech: Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Medical Equipment Monitoring, Infection Control Protocols
- Soft Skills: Emotional Intelligence, Patient & Family Education, Interpersonal Communication, Crisis Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Registered Nurse (RN), Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
- Registered Nurse, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)
- BLS for Healthcare Providers | In Progress
- Caregiving Skills: Specialized Dementia Care | 2024
- SafeCheck Food Handling and Safety Certified | 2023
Timeline
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Home Instead
07.2024 - Current
Principal Nursing Officer (Dialysis Unit)
Gbagada General Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2023
Senior Nursing Officer (Pediatric Unit)
Maternal and Childcare Centre
01.2021 - 02.2023
Nursing Officer (NICU)
Maternal and Childcare Centre
04.2016 - 12.2021
Nursing Officer (Emergency)
EMEL Specialist Hospital
03.2015 - 04.2016
Personal Support Worker Certificate - Healthcare
Seneca College
Nursing Leadership and Management - Healthcare
Seneca College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Institut Supérieur De Santé
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
School of Nursing