IFEOLUWA SALAKO
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with over 10 years of experience in perioperative and general nursing care. Skilled in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative management, as well as acute and chronic patient care across diverse healthcare Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care, with strong critical thinking abilities, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.ion skills. Seeking a challenging nursing role in a Canadian healthcare facility where I can apply my expertise, education, and passion to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Support Worker
Aspire Richmond
Richmond, BC
11.2023 - Current
- Create an environment that is safe, respectful and conducive to learning new skills.
- Provide emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults in a residential setting.
- Support service users with daily living tasks such as shopping, cooking and personal hygiene.
- Assist residents with medication management according to prescribed instructions from healthcare staff.
Gerontology Practicum Student
Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House
Vancouver, BC
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provide specialized support for clients with dementia, Alzheimer's, and other cognitive impairments.
- Use therapeutic communication techniques to reduce anxiety and promote emotional well-being of older adults.
- Organize meetings and care conferences to enable caregivers to share coping strategies and support one another.
Gerontology Practicum Student
Cedar Cottage Neighborhood Housing
Vancouver, BC
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Lead health talks and educational programs for older adults in the adult day program.
- Assessing the needs of older adults and providing the appropriate support to help them age in place.
- Develop and coordinate programs for older adults to foster social connections and reduce isolation.
Graduate Registered Nurse
Hamad Medical Corporation
Doha, Qatar
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families while delivering quality nursing care with empathy and respect.
- Evaluated laboratory values and results for accuracy before administering medication or treatments.
- Assessed patient's health condition and developed individualized care plans to meet their needs.
- Competently administered medications, treatments, and intravenous fluids as prescribed by physicians.
Clinical Attachment (Volunteer)
Hamad Medical Corporation
Doha, Qatar
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Grew ability to work independently while completing assigned tasks without direct supervision.
- Observed rules and safety regulations of organization while carrying out assigned tasks.
- Utilized problem solving and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Registered Staff Nurse, Perioperative Care
Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital
Ogbomosho, Oyo-State
03.2014 - 12.2016
- Scrubbed for different specialty such as General surgery, urology, orthopedics, caesarian section, ophthalmic and ENT surgeries.
- Provided education to patients and their families regarding pre-op and post-op instructions, medications and expected outcomes.
- Performed circulator/scrub nurse duties during surgical procedures to ensure safety of patients and staff.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all policies and procedures relating to infection control practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills while responding quickly and accurately to changing conditions within the operating room environment.
Registered Nurse
Calvary Grace Clinic and Maternity Home
Owode-Yewa, OGUN-STATE
06.2010 - 01.2014
- Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical conditions of up to 20 patients per day.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring high-quality and evidence-based care.
- Effectively communicated with patients and their families, addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing emotional support.
- Acted as a mentor to junior nursing staff, assisting in their orientation and ongoing development.
Education
DIPLOMA IN GERONTOLOGY -
Langara College
Vancouver, BC04.2024
BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE - Nursing
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomoso, Oyo-state, Nigeria12.2016
PERIOPERATIVE NURSING -
Perioperative Nursing School, University College Hospital
Ibadan, Oyo-state, Nigeria11.2013
REGISTERED NURSE DIPLOMA IN NURSING -
Osun State School of Nursing
Osun-State, Nigeria05.2010
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique expertise
- IV therapy administration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient and family-centred care
- Delegation and Prioritization
- Electronic Medical Record Proficient
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion/Catheterization
- Medical/Surgical care
- Perioperative/Intraoperative/Postoperative care
- Dementia / Geriatric Care
- Peripheral vascular device initiation
- Wound/Pressure Ulcer Management
- Oxygen Therapy
- Therapeutic communication
- Medication management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Nova Scotia College Of Nursing
- Registered Nurse, Qatar Council Of Healthcare Practitioner
- Registered Nurse/ Perioperative Nurse, Nursing And Midwifery Council Of Nigeria
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Registered Nurse, British Columbia College of Nursing and Midwives.
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE
Timeline
Gerontology Practicum Student
Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House
01.2024 - 04.2024
Residential Support Worker
Aspire Richmond
11.2023 - Current
Gerontology Practicum Student
Cedar Cottage Neighborhood Housing
10.2022 - 04.2023
Graduate Registered Nurse
Hamad Medical Corporation
03.2020 - 09.2022
Clinical Attachment (Volunteer)
Hamad Medical Corporation
04.2019 - 10.2019
Registered Staff Nurse, Perioperative Care
Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital
03.2014 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Calvary Grace Clinic and Maternity Home
06.2010 - 01.2014
DIPLOMA IN GERONTOLOGY -
Langara College
BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE - Nursing
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
PERIOPERATIVE NURSING -
Perioperative Nursing School, University College Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE DIPLOMA IN NURSING -
Osun State School of Nursing
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