Melissa Gogwim (RN, RM, BNSc)
St. Catharines,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment who strives to be an astute learner, resilient team player committed to attaining maximum professional saturation so as to propel the core concepts of the profession through practice. 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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Garki Hospital
FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
08.2019 - 10.2023
- Worked shifts alongside expert consultants and multidisciplinary team of other healthcare specialists, observing and recording condition of patients, assisting with tests, evaluation and carrying out routine investigations in various Medical, Surgical, Geriatric, Obstetrical, Psychiatric and Pediatric departments as well as independently managing general affairs of running 15-30 bedded ward patient capacity and meeting up with shift demands.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Nurse Intern
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Enhanced patient comfort by diligently monitoring vital signs and promptly addressing concerns.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Working in Community outreach programs.
- Attending Seminars and workshops affiliated with institution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Personal Support Worker
Niagara College
Welland, ON12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Jos
Plateau State, Nigeria10.2017
Skills
- Coordinating referrals
- Managing deadlines, resourcefully creative with prompt initiative
- Nursing staff leadership; great team player with good administrative ability, excellent intuition with sound analytical mind
- Procedure preparations: Clinically competent in performing procedures, administering medications and assessing patient's needs
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Patient Counseling
- Preventive health
- Excellent IT skills
- Good communication skills, with good composure under crises
- Trained in culturally competent and age appropriate care
Languages
English
Full Professional
igbo
Native or Bilingual
Digital Competence
INFORMATION PROCESSING
Proficient user
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Good command of office suite (word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software)
Certification
- Registered General Nurse and Midwife (RN, RM), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMCN) Nigeria, May 2017, August 2018.
- Certificate of National Service (2020), National Youth Service Corps, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria (NYSC) June 2020.
- Certificate of Participation (2019), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Workshop on Manuscript writing, 2019
- Certificate of Attendance (2018), Global Nurses' Research, October 2018.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Garki Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2023
Nurse Intern
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
02.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Personal Support Worker
Niagara College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Jos