Helen Chisom Chikwe
Surrey,BC
Summary
Innovative and empathetic International Registered Nurse with a robust background in delivering patient-centric care and leveraging cutting-edge medical technologies. With a solid 5 years of experience, I excel in creating dynamic care plans tailored to individual patient needs, utilizing data-driven insights and evidence-based practices. Known for my exceptional ability to remain calm under pressure, I thrive in fast-paced environments and am dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through continuous improvement and compassionate care. My commitment to holistic health, coupled with a proactive approach to patient education and support, ensures a comprehensive and impactful healthcare experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Asaba Specialist Hospital
2023.01 - 2024.02
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- 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.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
NYSC Directorate Headquarters Clinic
2021.12 - 2022.11
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- 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.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Intern Nurse
Federal Medical Center Asaba
2019.12 - 2021.08
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Student Nurse Intern
VPs Rockland hospital
2017.10 - 2018.05
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Completed skilled phlebotomy tasks to obtain needed biological specimens for laboratory testing.
- Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs and offer assistance.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
- Helped with care implementation for assigned caseload of patients.
Education
Certificate - Nursing
Eureka College of Canada
New Westminster, BC03.2024
Bachelor's Of Science In Nursing -
Galgotias University
05.2014
High School Diploma -
West African Senior School Certificate
05.2012
Skills
- Efficient Multi-tasker
- Outstanding Organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Strong understanding of patient rights, ethical principles, and professional standards of nursing practice.
- Proficient in using electronic medical record systems and healthcare technology.
- Strong clinical knowledge and proficiency in nursing procedures and techniques.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to establish rapport with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Certification
- Registered Nurse license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate
- Advance Life Support (ALS) Certificate
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) Certificate
- CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification Course
- Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate Course
- Annual Foundation Course In Palliative Nursing certificate
- International CME, Workshop and conference on Cost Effective Use Of Technology in e-Healthcare.
- Integrative Workshop On Spasticity Management in Cerebral Palsy
- International English Language Testing System
- Software training certificate
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Asaba Specialist Hospital
2023.01 - 2024.02
Registered Nurse
NYSC Directorate Headquarters Clinic
2021.12 - 2022.11
Intern Nurse
Federal Medical Center Asaba
2019.12 - 2021.08
Student Nurse Intern
VPs Rockland hospital
2017.10 - 2018.05
Certificate - Nursing
Eureka College of Canada
Bachelor's Of Science In Nursing -
Galgotias University
High School Diploma -
West African Senior School Certificate
- Registered Nurse license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate
- Advance Life Support (ALS) Certificate
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) Certificate
- CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification Course
- Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate Course
- Annual Foundation Course In Palliative Nursing certificate
- International CME, Workshop and conference on Cost Effective Use Of Technology in e-Healthcare.
- Integrative Workshop On Spasticity Management in Cerebral Palsy
- International English Language Testing System
- Software training certificate
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