- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Cooking
- Baking
- Gardening
GRACE MADUBUIKE
BRAMPTON,CANADA
Summary
To participate in the planning, organization, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in accordance with the objectives and policies of the institution. To be instrumental in providing quality care to the client’s as well as develop a positive relationship with both staff and clients/families. Experienced in Palliative and care management of acute and chronically ill clients. Able to use my knowledge and skills acquired to improve client’s care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Dorothy Ley Hospice
09.2021 - Current
- Strong Patient Assessment
- Provide respite care for family members who need a break.
- Create a plan of care for all caregivers to follow.
- Provide sensitive care and emotional support.
- Act as mediator between the family and patient, and the rest of the hospice care team.
- Arrange spiritual support services from chaplains, ministers, and priests.
- Be an advocate for patients.
- Provide home nursing care for terminally ill patients
- Follow physician's orders and plan for patient's treatments
- Develop and implement personalized patient care plans
- Provide best end-of-life care to dying patients
- Keenly observed patients and informed families about their last days
- Coordinated personal care with physicians and other nursing staff
- Performed pain management
- Experienced in providing direct care to patients
- Ability to prioritize and organize tasks
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to identify and provide patient's requirement
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Silverthorn Care Community, Mississauga
- Current
- Provides for nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care within my scope
- Utilizing sound nursing practice principles, ensure delivery of excellent nursing and personal care
- Develops and sustains a plan of care to meet residents’ assessed need
- Responsible for safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys in accordance with professional standards
- Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of nursing care delivery
- Ensures appropriate utilization of all supplies and equipment
- Ensure that staffing is replaced according to current scheduling practices and notifying Director of Resident Care and/or Associate Director of Care for overtime approval prior to initiating
- Addresses unit supply issues promptly Ensures the supply, control and safe keeping of drugs and narcotics
- Follows all health and safety policies and procedures. Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents
- Responds to all emergencies immediately; acts as the emergency manager until relieved by the ADOC, DOC
- Strong leadership skills
- Demonstrated organizational and time management
- Proficiency with WORD, email, internet use and computerized documentation.
- Ensures the safety of all staff and residents in the home during my assigned shift.
REGISTERED NURSE/Charge Nurse
MULTILEVEL NURSING AGENCY
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans and protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge planning.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety and compliance with standards.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with protocols.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
ALLIANCE HUMAKARE - COMMUNITY AND HOME CARE AGENCY Montréal-Nord, QUÉBE
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for effective care management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care.
- Assisted in palliative care procedures, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients in hospice settings.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions accurately in electronic health records system.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and compliance with safety protocols.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and adherence to clinical standards.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Ability to work in diverse environments and with individuals from various cultural backgrounds
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify physical, mental, and social health needs of clients
- Work in a team setting to ensure appropriate goal setting for clients regarding health issues
- Ensure all efforts are made to identify and meet client's health related accommodation requirements Administered medications and treatments as appropriate
- Provided care that is culturally appropriate and sensitive to the unique experiences of refugees and homeless individuals
- Educating clients about health management, disease prevention, and available healthcare resources
- Advocated for the health and wellbeing of clients, addressing barriers to care and promoting policies that support vulnerable populations
- Engage in outreach activities to connect with underserved populations and promote health awareness
- Facilitated group workshops and educational sessions on job readiness, financial literacy, and life skills, empowering residents to overcome barriers and successfully transition to independent living
- Proficiency in case management and care coordination
- Make appropriate referrals and accompany participants to appointments as needed
- Assist clients address any immediate medical needs
- Provided information on medical programs and services and assist clients to access programs and services
- Engage in health promotion activities :Collaborated with other healthcare providers and community organizations to ensure continuity of care and access to necessary services
- Assisted clients in navigating healthcare systems and accessing social services, including housing and mental health support
- Maintaining accurate and timely records of client interactions, assessments, and care plans
- Developed and implemented comprehensive intake procedures to efficiently assess and prioritize the needs of homeless individuals seeking shelter, ensuring a streamlined and organized process
REGISTERED NURSE/Clinical Charge Nurse
Clarity Agency in Affiliation With Cane Care Community
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care quality.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform adjustments in treatment plans.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs, prioritizing interventions based on urgency and complexity.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Responsible for educating residents and their representatives about advance directives, medications, safety of side rails or assistive devices, potential hazards in the facility and other relevant information
- Communicates with physicians and other personnel (e.g., case manager or care coordinator) regarding changes in resident's needs or conditions
- Reviews each resident's medication record regularly for consistency with medication orders and with the facilities documentation policies
- Ensures that documentation of resident services and orders is properly filed
- Assures that each staff person is oriented to the individual needs of each resident the person will serve and ensures that staff clearly understands and follows all resident care procedures
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Empowered HCS Nursing Agency in Affiliation with Holland Christian Home
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Participates in an effective orientation, and performance management process in accordance with the LTC standards for all employees within the nursing department
- Identifies nursing department learning needs and communicates to leadership within the home
- Provides leadership for all components of resident care in the absence of the ADOC or designate
- Initiates the emergency plan as necessary
- Initiates enhanced infection control procedures as indicated
- Responds to resident and family concerns and reports to DOC or designate in a timely manner
- Experience in rehabilitation or long-term nursing preferred
- A caring and empathetic attitude
- Ensure that staffing is replaced according to current scheduling practices and notifying Director of Resident Care and/or Associate Director of Care for overtime approval prior to initiating
- Addresses unit supply issues promptly Ensures the supply, control and safe keeping of drugs and narcotics
- Follows all health and safety policies and procedures. Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents
- Wears personal protective equipment as designated
- Responds to all emergencies immediately; acts as the emergency manager until relieved by the ADOC, DOC
- Strong leadership skills
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Bethel Hospice
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Strong Patient Assessment
- Provide respite care for family members who need a break.
- Create a plan of care for all caregivers to follow.
- Provide sensitive care and emotional support.
- Act as mediator between the family and patient, and the rest of the hospice care team.
- Arrange spiritual support services from chaplains, ministers, and priests.
- Be an advocate for patients.
- Provide home nursing care for terminally ill patients
- Follow physician's orders and plan for patient's treatments
- Develop and implement personalized patient care plans
- Provide best end-of-life care to dying patients
- Keenly observed patients and informed families about their last days
- Coordinated personal care with physicians and other nursing staff
- Performed pain management
- Experienced in providing direct care to patients
- Ability to prioritize and organize tasks
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to identify and provide patient's requirement
Registered Nurse
Toronto Grace Health Center
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Patient Assessment
- Medication administration
- Catheterizations, (example, intermittent or continuous catheterization Procedure)
- Direct patient care
- Nurse In-charge
- Able to use computer, internet to send reports on client's care and Management.
- Effective and accurate documentation of all clinical patient information
- Detail-oriented
- Checking Vital signs
- HIPPA Compliance
- Ability to work both independently and as a team.
Registered Nurse
Helping Hands Nursing Agency
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Covid Vaccination March 2021, to August 2021
Registered Practical Nurse
Esmar Nursing and Community Care Agency
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Measuring and recording of Vital Signs
- Palliative care, pain, and symptom management
- End of Life care, and post- mortem care
- Administered medications via G-tube, Ng tube, PO, IV, SQ, IM, PR, SL, transdermal.
- Direct patient care
- G-tube feeding
- CADD Pump set up and monitoring.
- Client and Family education, teaching and counselling.
- Suctioning
- PICC line dressing and care
- Patient assessment
- Assisted in transfer, assistive devices, and change of positions.
- Catheterizations, (example, intermittent or continuous catherization Procedure)
- Bedside Monitoring
- Implemented care in a knowledgeable and skillful manner.
- Performed dressing changes and wound care.
- Able to use computer, internet to send reports on client’s care and Management.
- Effective and accurate documentation of all clinical patient information
Registered Practical Nurse
Maven care Home Health
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Suctioning
- Assistance with feeding (j tube, ng tube)
- Medication administration via g tube.
- Care and Management of Dementia/Alzheimer’s Assisted in activities of Daily Living.
- Assisted in transfer, assistive devices, and change of positions.
- Client and Family education, teaching and counselling.
- Client Assessment
- Checking Vital signs
- HIPPA Compliance
- Able to use computer, internet to send reports on client’s care and Management.
Humber River Hospital
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Clinical Experiences:
- 7 E, Cardiology unit
- 12 E, Acute Medicine unit
Staff Nurse
Coca Cola PLC Clinic
08.2009 - 09.2010
- Responsible for total client care
- Sited IV lines
- Gave client health education.
- Administered medications.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team.
- Responsible for maintaining and filing patient records as needed.
Staff Nurse/Midwife
Harmony Specialist Hospital
05.2008 - 08.2009
- Responsible for total unit supervision
- Carried out total nursing of clients on Surgical/Orthopedic/ Gynae floor Carried out admission and discharge orders.
- Assisted during Nurses' and Doctors' rounds
- Ordered and accounted for prescribed narcotics.
- Prepared clients for surgery and diagnostic investigations. Carried out both pre-natal and post-natal health education to pregnant mothers.
Education
CAPCE Program -
12.2021
The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care
04.2021
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George Brown College
01.2018
B.Sc.N - undefined
York University
01.2012
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School of midwifery Adazi
01.2006
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School of Nursing Ihiala
Anambra State01.2004
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Family education
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- EMR systems
- Vaccine administration
- HIPAA education
- Palliative care awareness
- Geriatric nursing
- FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ALLIANCE HUMAKARE - COMMUNITY AND HOME CARE AGENCY Montréal-Nord, QUÉBE
01.2024 - 09.2024
REGISTERED NURSE/Charge Nurse
MULTILEVEL NURSING AGENCY
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Bethel Hospice
01.2023 - 11.2023
REGISTERED NURSE/Clinical Charge Nurse
Clarity Agency in Affiliation With Cane Care Community
11.2022 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
The Dorothy Ley Hospice
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Empowered HCS Nursing Agency in Affiliation with Holland Christian Home
06.2021 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Helping Hands Nursing Agency
03.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Toronto Grace Health Center
01.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Practical Nurse
Esmar Nursing and Community Care Agency
07.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Practical Nurse
Maven care Home Health
05.2019 - 01.2020
Humber River Hospital
10.2017 - 12.2017
Staff Nurse
Coca Cola PLC Clinic
08.2009 - 09.2010
Staff Nurse/Midwife
Harmony Specialist Hospital
05.2008 - 08.2009
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Silverthorn Care Community, Mississauga
- Current
The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care
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George Brown College
B.Sc.N - undefined
York University
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School of midwifery Adazi
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School of Nursing Ihiala