SYLVIA OTSUGBEDE
Hamilton
Summary
Experienced with patient/residents care, clinical procedures, and healthcare environments. Utilizes strong communication and critical thinking skills to ensure quality care and efficient operations. Track record of delivering compassionate support and fostering teamwork to enhance patient outcomes, prepared to contribute skills in patient care and clinical support. Adapting to dynamic healthcare environments, valued for team collaboration and achieving outstanding patient outcomes with focus on empathy and reliability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
St. Peters Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Administering medications and treatments via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitoring patient conditions and reporting changes to RNs or physicians.
- Ensured timely wound care for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
- Blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Catheterization, osteotomy care, G-Tube feeding and Geriatric care.
- Changing dressings and assisting with mobility.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Maintaining accurate patient records and documenting care provided.
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, collaborating with RNs, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Promoted a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Conducted comprehensive initial assessments of newly admitted patients, collaborating with other healthcare providers to establish a plan of care tailored to individual needs.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Student Nurse
Juravenski Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Provide nursing services, within the defined scope of practice, to patients based on the patient assessment and care planning procedures
- Perform nursing interventions such as taking vital signs, applying aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensuring infection control, monitoring nutritional intake, and conducting specimen collection
- Administer medication and observe and document therapeutic effects
- Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
- Monitor patients' progress, evaluate, and document the effectiveness of nursing interventions and collaborate with appropriate members of the healthcare team
- Provided complete nursing care for up to 6 patients while assisting other patients and nurses as needed
- Worked as a team with other nursing students to ensure proper care for our assigned patients
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore Health Care Solution
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided support care to individuals who are a physical or intellectual challenge in their homes
- Uses a person-centered approach to services provided and takes pride in providing quality care
- Interested in education and skills development that is mutually beneficial to self and employer
- Organized and schedule clients’ leisure time and provide them with sighted guides & transportation
- Promoted public awareness through respectful and dignified interactions
- Maintained and protected the confidentiality of clients’ information
- Protected the welfare, dignity, and individual rights of clients always
- Enhanced self-determination through encouraging personal growth and learning from life’s experiences and opportunities
Education
Registered Practical Nurse -
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON12.2023
Ontario Secondary Diploma -
Hill Park Adult School
Hamilton, ON12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology
Enugu State University
12.2005
Skills
- Catheter care, clinical judgment, geriatric care, End-of-life care, Mental health care
- Vital signs monitoring, physical assessment, diabetes management
- Health promotion, disease prevention, patient education and counseling
- Develop sensitivity to the cultural diversity of patients and co-workers
- Strong communication skills in both oral and written form
- Capable of working independently and within a team
- Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
- Excellent organization skills, goal-oriented, proactive, excellent at reporting, and able to adapt effectively to challenges and emergencies
- Proficient with Microsoft software packages; Outlook, e-mail, and Internet Explorer
- Standard First Aid/CPR/BLS Certified
- Valid driver’s license
Certification
- CPR / BLS Certification, Central Health Institute, Hamilton, ON, 2019
- Personal Support Worker Certificate, Central Health Institute, Hamilton, ON, 2019
- Customer Service Skills Development Program, Central Health Institute, Hamilton, ON, 2019, 2020
- Medication Training, Central Health Institute, Hamilton, ON, 2019, 2020
- Persons-centered Training, Central Health Institute, Hamilton, ON, 2019
- Quality Assurance Measure, Central Health Institute, Hamilton, ON, 2019
- Reducing the Risk, Central Health Institute, Hamilton, ON, 2019
- GPA Certificate, 2021
Clinical Placement
- Juravenski Hospital, M3 Geriatric Rehab Unit, Hamilton, ON, 10/22 - 12/22
- Juravenski Hospital, E3 Medicine Unit, Hamilton, ON, 01/22 - 04/22
- St. Peters Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, Hamilton, ON, 05/22 - 08/22
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
St. Peters Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Student Nurse
Juravenski Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore Health Care Solution
01.2021 - 01.2022
Ontario Secondary Diploma -
Hill Park Adult School
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology
Enugu State University
Registered Practical Nurse -
Mohawk College
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