Ujunwa Doris Orisakwe
Bradford,ON
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background at Funbell Diagnostics, excelling in patient-centered care and collaborative team environments. Core competencies include emergency procedures and evidence-based practices, resulting in improved patient outcomes. Achieved a 30% enhancement in care quality through effective leadership initiatives, underscoring a commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Funbell Diagnostics
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2020 - 05.2024
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and oxygen saturation, documented changes in a timely manner.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Administered medications orally, IV, and intramuscularly as prescribed by physicians, including blood, blood products, and chemotherapy, while monitoring for reactions.
- Monitored clients closely post-surgery, managed medical equipment, administered medications and IVs.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions according to the client's needs.
- Conducted client education on medical treatments and procedures, assessing the client's understanding of and compliance with instructions and health care teaching, answered patient questions, and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Counseled clients, as well as relatives, on lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members, physicians, and other clinical staff to develop plans of care, prepare for treatment, and carry out interventions for clients to enhance the continuum of care.
- Actively participated in departmental clinical governance, audits, meetings, training sessions, and educational seminars.
- Provided emotional support to clients facing difficult diagnoses or treatments, and family members during difficult times, end-of-life, and hospice situations.
- Routine immunization of infants and children against preventable childhood diseases.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals and consultants, often involving intervention procedures, which may include conscious sedation, to ensure quality patient care.
- Performed a head-to-toe assessment to determine the client's physical condition, health status, and needs.
- independently accomplished catherization of client as ordered by physician with utmost competence and no complications
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested and provided support during surgical procedures.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies and plan of care for each client based on their specific needs.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines, and implementing infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing, administering medication, and IV therapy using aseptic techniques.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations, concerns, the proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes.
- Responded to emergency situations with urgency, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess the client's condition.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Utilized the computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to record clients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Helped clients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery, and reducing compliance issues while maintaining boundaries.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Coordinated care with the charge nurse and other staff through daily, effective communication.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Addressing rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks with improved delegation patterns.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
S.O.N Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
Nigeria11-2019
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Vaccine administration
- Community health
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Listening skills
- Team player
- Logical reasoning
- Nursing skills
- Clinical settings experience
- Quality assurance
- Health and safety requirements
- Time management
- Organizational ability
- Creative problem-solving
- Pediatric nursing
- Maternity nursing
- Nursing process
- Emergency care
- Ethical practice
- Patient management
- Patient education
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Quality improvement
- Wound care
- Patient care
- Mental health nursing
- Diabetes management
- Regulatory compliance
- Critical care
- Patient safety
- Specimen collection
- Family education
- Disease prevention
- Case management
- Chronic disease management
- EMR / EHR
- Health promotion
- Patient counseling
- Cardiac nursing
- Care planning
- Medication administration
- Team training and development
- Direct patient care
- Home health care
- Clinical judgment
- Hospice and palliative care
- Emergency procedures
- Surgical nursing
- Hospice care
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control measures
- Wound care management
- Care continuum coordination
- Intake and discharge
- Medication and IV administration
R E L I G I O N
Christianity
E M A I L A D D R E S S
oritzdoritx@gmail.com
P H O N E N U M B E R
+2348108222046
P O S I T I O N A P P L I E D F O R
Staff Nurse
Y E A R O F E X P E R I E N C E
2 years
N U R S I N G A R E A O F I N T E R E S T
- Emergency unit
- Medical Unit
- Intensive Care Unit
- Surgical Unit
- Renal Unit
C A R E E R O B J E C T I V E
To secure a challenging position as a registered nurse with an institution where my practical skills, knowledge and experience will be effectively utilized, aiming at excellent interpersonal development in order to achieve an excellent Healthcare delivery.
P E R S O N A L S T A T E M E N T
I am an enthusiastic, hardworking, self-motivated and compassionate person, committed to quality healthcare service delivery; I also possess good communication and interpersonal relationship skills. By enhancing my knowledge of the Nursing process, I avail myself to provide the best service according to NMC's code of conduct and NHS constitution. I invariably engage in teamwork for optimum positive outcome in patient's health and wellbeing.
N M C R E G I S T R A T I O N S T A T U S
7, Passed on 09/25/21, Yet to be written
E D U C A T I O N A N D C E R T I F I C A T E S O B T A I N E D
- 2016-2019, Diploma In Nursing (RN), School of Nursing Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
- 2011-2012, West African Examination Certificate (WAEC), Renics Academy Gowon Estate Lagos
- 2006-2011, West African Examination Certificate (WAEC), Okwudor Secondary Technical School Njaba L.G.A
- 2000-2006, First School Leaving Certificate, Amibo Community School Umuahia Abia State
P R O F E S S I O N A L S K I L L S
- Good analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent listening skills
- Great team player
- Good logical reasoning
- Ability to apply Nursing skills to practice
- Comprehensive experience in a wider range of clinical settings
- Strong commitment to quality assurance
- Commitment to health and safety requirements
- Proven ability to plan and allocate time efficiently
- Strong organizational ability as evidenced in former roles
- Creative ability when resolving complex issues
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
- Staff Nurse, 11/2020 to Present, 10, Outpatient department, Pediatrics ward, Neonatal and Adult intensive care unit, Accident and Emergency unit, Theatre, Retroviral Clinic, Mental Health Clinic, Adult patients with acute onset of illness, Neonates with different health conditions such as preterm, neonatal jaundice, birth asphyxia, pneumonia, Emergency cases, Sickle cell crises, Steven Johnson Syndrome, chronic illnesses like hypertension, Diabetes, Drug administration, including blood and blood products, and chemotherapy, Routine immunization of infants and children against preventable childhood diseases, Daily nursing care of both in and outpatients using individualized nursing care plans, Enteral feeding of patients, Wound dressing while observing rules of asepsis, Administration of prescribed medications, Health education of patients and relatives, Administration of oxygen using the appropriate oxygen delivery device, Intensive neonatal care using incubator and respirator, Resuscitation and emergency care of patients during cardiac or respiratory arrest, Maintaining accurate fluid intake and output, Carefully observing and proper documentation of patients' information and vital signs, Care of central lines and catheters using aseptic techniques, Accompanying and Monitoring of patients for ambulance services, Health education of patients and relatives, Administration of oxygen using the appropriate oxygen delivery device, Maintaining safe and clean environments for patients, Advocate for patient's health and wellbeing
- Staff Nurse, 11/2019 to 10/2020, 20, Adult outpatient, Children's outpatient, Special care baby Unit, Obstetrics and Gynecology department, Theatre, Renal unit, Mental Health Clinic, Retroviral Disease Clinic, Diabetic Neuropathy, Nephrotic syndrome, Neonatal sepsis, Diabetic Foot ulcer, Placenta previa, Inguinoscrotal Hernia, Acute Abdomen, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Monitoring and documentation of vital signs, Wound dressing and suturing while observing rules of asepsis, Health education of patients and relatives, Canulation and catheterization, Administration of insulin and other hypoglycemic agents, Maintaining accurate fluid intake and output, Administration of prescribed medications, Drawing and implementation of individualized care plan for patients, Routine immunization of infants and children against preventable childhood diseases, Conducting follow-up care for patients including postnatal care, General and complete assessment of patients including skin turgor and integrity, Community Health Care Service Delivery to the doorstep of the Vast Rural Dwellers, Oxygen cylinder, Glucometer, Nebulizer, Syringe driver, Suction machine, Sphygmomanometer, Stethoscope, Pulse oximeter, Resuscitaire
R E F E R E N C E S
- Oluwakemi Ojiora, Head Nurse, Britannia Hospital Lekki, +2347034756454, ojochem@yahoo.com
- Dr. Emmanuel Agbodo, MD, Orumba General Hospital Ajalli, +2348162647452, emmanuelembassey@gmail.com
- Dr. Okoli J.N, Vice Principal, School of Nursing Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, +2348037154111, ustina18@yahoo.com
G E N D E R
Female
N A M E
Doris Ujunwa Orisakwe
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Funbell Diagnostics
02.2020 - 05.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
S.O.N Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
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