Onaopemipo Odeyemi
St. John's
Summary
Dedicated team player and always ready to learn
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Attendant
NL Health Services
07.2025 - Current
- Collaborated effectively with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients with complex medical conditions.
- Ensured safety and comfort of clients through diligent monitoring and timely assistance with daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any concerns or changes in the client''s condition to healthcare providers.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Utilized adaptive equipment like walkers or wheelchairs for aiding clients movement.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, while preserving their dignity and privacy.
- Promoted independence among clients by teaching them essential self-care skills and encouraging autonomy.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with mobility exercises to maintain strength in patients suffering from limited mobility.
Senior Nursing Officer
Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Coordinated all immunization activities including vaccinations in both fixed and outreach sessions as the LGA immunization officer for the local government.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on continual learning and growth.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency in daily nursing operations.
- Enhanced staff performance through comprehensive training programs and continuous professional development opportunities.
- Promoted a culture of safety, resulting in reduced medical errors and increased patient satisfaction scores.
- Evaluated departmental performance through regular audits, identifying areas for improvement and initiating corrective actions as needed.
Nursing Officer
Lagos State Primary Health Care Board
02.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed medication administration accurately and safely, reducing the risk of adverse drug events among patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams that ensured that the uptake of vaccinations was consistent within my local government.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and updating protocols.
- Provided high-quality patient education on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering patients in their own healthcare decisions.
Intern nursing officer
Lagos State Health Service Commission
11.2018 - 11.2019
- I practiced as a Registered nurse and midwife. Obtained experience in various fields including Obstetrics and gynecology, geriatrics, pediatrics as well as general nursing practice.
- Proficient in Nursing administration, Giving health talks and basics medical surgical procedures. Including wound therapy and care. Drugs administration. Patients observation and provision of psychological support.
Student Nurse
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Position as student nurse included performance in activities such as vital signs observation, medication administration, infection control, care plan and management, wound dressing and bandaging.
- Psychological support as well as general nursing education.
Education
Undergraduate - Nursing
College of Medicine of University of Lagos
08.2017
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Bathing assistance
- Mobility support
- Patient care
- Dressing assistance
- Safety awareness
- Clinical documentation
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Transfer techniques
- Medical equipment operation
- Infection prevention
- Health promotion
Certification
- Registered nurse/midwife: RN: 173938 (August, 2017) RM: 121567 (September, 2019) Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Science, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Languages
English Language
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of healthcare workers in ensuring COVID-19 vaccinations in parts of Lagos Mainland.
- Met with community leaders at community outreaches and established lasting relationships which helped to promote better overall collaboration when crises arose.
- Promoted the benefits of polio vaccinations to under served communities, effectively reducing incidence of polio outbreak in Lagos Mainland Local Government.
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Interests
- Cooking
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Music
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Participate in local theater productions, enhancing my public speaking and teamwork skills
Timeline
Personal Care Attendant
NL Health Services
07.2025 - Current
Senior Nursing Officer
Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board
06.2024 - 07.2025
Nursing Officer
Lagos State Primary Health Care Board
02.2021 - 06.2024
Intern nursing officer
Lagos State Health Service Commission
11.2018 - 11.2019
Student Nurse
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
03.2016 - 04.2017
Undergraduate - Nursing
College of Medicine of University of Lagos
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