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Sharifat Ojo

Tottenham,ON

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at SRT MED STAFF who wants to take on a challenging role in Public Health Nurse to further develop community expertise in client center care to achieve optimal health. Skilled in critical thinking and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and effective communication. Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities foster a collaborative environment, significantly improving care quality. Proficient in electronic health records.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

SRT MED STAFF (Community Health Nursing)
01.2025 - Current
  • Provide nutritional support and medication administration using nasogastric tube to infants who are unable to eat or drink by mouth.
  • Conduct thorough clients, families, and community health assessments to identify changes in condition, initiate appropriate interventions when necessary, and advocate to provide resources available in the community based on patient's needs,
  • Administer medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injection safely according to best practice guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Provide care to pediatric clients (infant, toddlers and teenager) on CPAP, mechanical ventilation, and BIPAP.
  • Provide health teachings and counseling to clients and caregivers of proper tracheostomy care, ventilation therapy, seizure management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Implement evidence-based fall prevention strategies, causing a significant decrease in patient falls within the community.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored towards client's needs.
  • Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping clients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Registered Practical Nurse

SRT MED STAFF
02.2011 - 01.2025
  • Provided Cough assist therapy to clients with tracheostomy to keep their airway clear through suctioning and humidification.
  • Monitored seizure patients by establishing and maintaining daily seizure precautions, vigorous follow-ups, and early therapy based on physician recommendation.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in various nursing skills such as catheterization, specimen collection, and wound care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop client's care plan based on individual needs.

Nursing Student

Humber River Regional Hospital (Cardiology Unit and Medicine/Stroke/Rehab Unit))
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.
  • Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills such as IV management, enteral feeding, cardiac assessment, EKG interpretation, and tracheostomy care.
  • Assisted nurses and independently to provide wound care procedures, using proper technique to promote optimal healing outcomes for patients.
  • Sought feedback from nursing staff and incorporated constructive criticism into personal practice for continuous improvement and professional growth.
  • Effectively use the Standard of Nursing Practice and Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

Registered Practical Nurse

Baycrest Hospital (Rehab/Complex Continuing Care Unit)
03.2010 - 01.2023


  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Provided patient centered care with compassionate, and effective communication which fostered nurse-patient therapeutic relationship.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Adhered to infection control guidelines and maintained proper hygiene standards which promoted a safe clinical environment.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Providing nursing skills such as wound care, tracheostomy care, ventilation therapy, Cough assist therapy, and provide health teachings to the patients and families.
  • Provided mentorship to new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance when required.

Nursing Student

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2011 - 04.2011
  • Provided care and treatment to pediatric patients with muscular and skeletal system disorders by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
  • Participated in pre-admission calls, admission, and discharged procedures.
  • Worked alongside experience nurses to conduct thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shifts, identifying any abnormalities that requires further evaluation.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Continuous Education

George Brown College
Toronto
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

York University
Toronto
04-2011

Registered Practical Nurse

Georgian College
Barrie
04-2009

Skills

  • Highly proficient with progressive experience in establishing and maintaining therapeutic nurse-client relationship
  • Excellent presentational and organizational skills, strong leadership skills and capability to motivate clients and other staff members to accomplish impressive results
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively, poise and patience when dealing with clients
  • Able to work independently or in a team setting
  • Skilled problem solver, active listener, and formidable team player
  • Excellent time management skills and able to work in a fast-pace environment
  • Skilled in electronic health records programs

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

Standard CPR & First Aid Certificate

Mask Fit Test, N95 respirator (3M 8210)

Membership of RNAO


Timeline

Registered Nurse

SRT MED STAFF (Community Health Nursing)
01.2025 - Current

Nursing Student

Humber River Regional Hospital (Cardiology Unit and Medicine/Stroke/Rehab Unit))
04.2024 - 09.2024

Registered Practical Nurse

SRT MED STAFF
02.2011 - 01.2025

Nursing Student

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2011 - 04.2011

Registered Practical Nurse

Baycrest Hospital (Rehab/Complex Continuing Care Unit)
03.2010 - 01.2023

Graduate Certificate - Continuous Education

George Brown College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

York University

Registered Practical Nurse

Georgian College

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