Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and a calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with a high-volume task load.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Student Nurse
South Health Campus/ Mount Royal University
09.2021 - Current
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Lethbridge
01.2014 - 09.2016
Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis
Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication
Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as SciFinder and PubMed and produced graphs and other scientific calculations using MS Excel
Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices
Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications
Wrote and edited data collection forms and questionnaires
Maintained and calibrated equipment for precision and accuracy.
Registered Nurse
Lafarge (Unicem) Hospital
09.2010 - 12.2013
Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Midwife
University Of Calabar Teaching Hospital -maternity
11.2012 - 09.2013
Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
Handled labor and delivery for mothers
Participated in advanced practice training and worked alongside physicians.
Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
Professional Experience
South Health Campus Unit 78 (Ortho/Med Unit)
01.2022 - 04.2022
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Developed reliable, efficient and accurate head to toe assessment skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize and care for patients in the orthopedic/medical unit.
Ambulates patient to improve health and circulation using different kinds of assistive devices.
Maintain overall safety of the patients, offer warm blankets and fluids when not contraindicated.
Administered prescribed medications.
Professional Experience
South Health Campus Hospital Unit 58 (Neurology)
09.2022 - 12.2022
While under pressure, I was able to manage acutely ill and very busy patients and apply my knowledge of theory to the patient situation.
Successfully inserted foley catheters
Safely administer medications including IV medications.
Promote patient safety and employ critical thinking to remedy situations.
Professional Experience
Rockyview General Hospital (Acute Care)
09.2023 - 10.2023
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to my patients and their families.
Successfully initiate IVs and set up IV infusions
Superb understanding on how to work the connect care platform
Strong advocate for patients and their families
Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to primary nursing staff.
Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Professional Experience
Peter Lougheed Centre Unit 32 (Postpartum)
10.2023 - Current
Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
Supported pregnant women in healthy labor processes.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB
09.2025
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB
09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
University of Calabar
Cross River
09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Calabar
Cross River
09.2010
Skills
CRM Software
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Intramuscular Injections
Infection Control
Verbal and Written Communication
Charting and Documentation
Standard Medical Equipment
Team Collaboration
PPE Compliance
EHR Software
Physician Collaboration
Patient Evaluation
ConnectCare Competent
Certification
Registered Nurse, NNMCN 2010
Registered Midwife, NNMCN, 2012
Masters in Nursing (Research-based), ULeth, 2016
BLS certification, St. Mark James Training- August 2022
It's your Move e-learning module certification, AHS- July 2022
SCM certification, AHS, September 2021
ConnectCare certification, AHS, September 2022
Timeline
Professional Experience
Peter Lougheed Centre Unit 32 (Postpartum)
10.2023 - Current
Professional Experience
Rockyview General Hospital (Acute Care)
09.2023 - 10.2023
Professional Experience
South Health Campus Hospital Unit 58 (Neurology)
09.2022 - 12.2022
Professional Experience
South Health Campus Unit 78 (Ortho/Med Unit)
01.2022 - 04.2022
Clinical Student Nurse
South Health Campus/ Mount Royal University
09.2021 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Lethbridge
01.2014 - 09.2016
Registered Midwife
University Of Calabar Teaching Hospital -maternity