Azeezat Abiodun Taiwo
Halifax ,NS
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Ogun State Hospital Management Board, showcasing expertise in medication and IV administration alongside exceptional patient assessment skills. Excelled in reducing hospital readmissions and enhancing patient care through effective communication and critical thinking. Proficient in advanced cardiac life support and known for a compassionate approach to patient advocacy and education.
Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and respectful attitude.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
St. Brice Anglican Church Nursing Home,
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Registered Nurse
Ogun State Hospital Management Board
06.2013 - 03.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing Degree - Nursing
National Open University of Nigeria
Lagos Study Center, Nigeria 02.2022
Diploma In Nigeria - Nursing
School of Nursing, University College Hospital
Ibadan, Nigeria02.2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Software use
Languages
English
Professional Working
Yoruba
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Basic Life Support (AHA)
Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA)
Additional Information
LICENSES
Active Nova Scotia College of Nursing Conditional License (Registration Number 117257)
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
St. Brice Anglican Church Nursing Home,
04.2024 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Ogun State Hospital Management Board
06.2013 - 03.2024
Bachelor Of Nursing Degree - Nursing
National Open University of Nigeria
Diploma In Nigeria - Nursing
School of Nursing, University College Hospital