OLUWATOBI ADEYANJU
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Internationally Educated Registered Nurse with hospital and community experience in medical-surgical care, chronic disease management, and post-operative recovery (Nigeria). Currently working in Canada as a Team Lead Personal Support Services in both community and retirement home settings, supporting residents with daily personal care, monitoring changes in condition, and coordinating care under Registered Nurse supervision. Skilled in wound care support, medication assistance, mobility and safety planning, and dementia-informed communication. CNO RN licensure expected November 2025. Brings a calm, respectful, and resident-centered approach to care, with a strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and consistent follow-through.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead, Personal Support Services
CBI Health
Ottawa, ON
07.2024 - Current
- Lead and support a multidisciplinary care team across retirement home and community settings.
- Coordinate daily staffing, reassign care as needed, and ensure continuity during staff shortages.
- Monitor client health status and escalate changes to nursing and supervisory teams.
- Support clients with mobility, ADLs, dementia care, and safety planning.
- Mentor new staff on clinical observation, safe transfer techniques, and communication best practices.
- Promote trauma-informed, dignity-preserving care across all interactions.
Registered Nurse – General Duty (International)
Hospitals & Community Clinics
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided medical-surgical nursing care including vitals, wound management, infusion therapy, post-operative care, and chronic disease support.
- Assisted with medication administration, patient education, and discharge planning.
- Collaborated with attending physicians, physiotherapists, and social workers for holistic care plans.
- Supervised junior nurses and support staff to ensure high-quality, safe patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients during recovery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Participated in training programs for new nursing staff on best practices.
Clinical Intern
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
, Nigeria
09.2014 - 01.2019
- Rotated across Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Public Health, and Emergency Care learning and providing hands on clinical care according to facility policy.
- Assisted healthcare professionals in patient assessments and care documentation.
- Supported daily operations in the outpatient clinic, enhancing patient flow.
- Engaged with patients to collect medical histories and explain procedures.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide compassionate patient care services.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case studies and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for all patients.
- Developed strong knowledge of current clinical best practices and individual and group counseling techniques.
- Completed client assessments, client treatment plans, quarterly updates, and discharge reports accurately to boost operational efficiency.
- Participated in community outreach programs aimed at raising awareness about mental health issues.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients to promote trust and rapport building.
- Maintained up-to-date records of patient progress notes.
- Evaluated existing policies and procedures within the organization for effectiveness.
- Attended seminars and workshops to stay informed of best practices in the field.
- Participated in weekly case conferences to discuss treatment plans and progress.
Residential Support Worker
Staff Relief Health Care Services
Carleton Place, ON
04.2024
- Provided personal and behavioral support to individuals with complex needs.
- Assisted with medication support, documentation, environmental and safety monitoring.
Education
CNO RN Licensure -
Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) -
University of Lagos
NigeriaRegistered Nurse (NMCN Licensed) -
NigeriaSkills
- Clinical Assessment & Monitoring
- Medication Support & Wound Care
- Elder Care, Dementia & Cognitive Support
- Care Coordination & Team Leadership
- Documentation & Communication
- EMR: AlayaCare, Procura, Generations
- Time management
- Process improvement
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Diversity and inclusion
- Performance improvement
- Strategic planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Employee training
- Coaching and mentoring
- Work assignment delegation
- Task delegation
- Risk management
Certification
- CPR & First Aid
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA)
- Palliative Care
- WHMIS
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Vulnerable Sector Check available
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
- Committee Member – CAPE Professional Development Strategic Advisory Committee (UHN)
- Supporting Ministry of Health workforce development initiatives for PSWs across Ontario.
Timeline
Team Lead, Personal Support Services
CBI Health
07.2024 - Current
Residential Support Worker
Staff Relief Health Care Services
04.2024
Registered Nurse – General Duty (International)
Hospitals & Community Clinics
02.2021 - 11.2023
Clinical Intern
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
09.2014 - 01.2019
CNO RN Licensure -
Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) -
University of Lagos