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Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Ukamaka Obasi

Saskatoon,SK

Summary

With a proven track record at NHS Trust and clinical placement experience across various wards such as emergency( adult and children) and acute care, vascular, gynecology and maternal care, mental health, elderly care and complex medicine, renal /dialysis unit, and theatre /surgical unit, I excel in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and mastering technical skills such as medication and IV administration. My experience spans urgent to routine care, highlighted by my ability to improve patient well-being and adhere to high standards of practice. My approach combines empathetic patient interactions with rigorous clinical precision, ensuring optimal outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Support Worker

Neighbourhood Homecare Services
04.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene, resulting in improved health and well-being.
  • Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
  • Monitored patients' vitals and escalated abnormal findings appropriately.
  • Administered Nasogastric (NG) tube feeding, insertion, monitoring output, and adhering to feed routines for each client

Registered Nurse

NHS Trust
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Student Nurse (Clinical Placement)

Accident & Emergency/ Acute Medical Unit
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Recognizing deteriorating patients and activating timely interventions.
  • Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.
  • Monitored patient vital signs by setting up cardiac monitors and reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Rapid assessment of clients upon arrival and providing initial care to stabilize them.
  • Triaging clients to determine the nature and severity of their conditions to prioritize care.
  • Charting clients' medical history, contact information, and treatment plans.
  • Establishing patent airway in clients.
  • Discharge or referral to other sources of care undertaken independently within guidelines.
  • Discharge or referral to other sources of care undertaken independently within guidelines.

Student Nurse (Clinical Placement)

Colorectal Surgery (Ward 22)
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Monitored irrigation (3 way catheter) and bladder washout post-surgery.
  • Provided support, advice, and information to clients about bowel cancer.
  • Monitored and documented surgical drain output post surgery.
  • Suture removal and wound dressing.


Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Chiltern Kidney Center
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Supported patients'' emotional well-being by providing compassionate, empathetic care and active listening to their concerns.
  • Checked and documented patients' weight before and after a dialysis session.
  • Monitored vitals before, during, and after dialysis.
  • Educated clients in carrying out 24-hour urine collection to determine creatinine levels and assisted them through the different stages of renal disease.
  • Implemented infection control measures in cleaning, preparing, priming, and testing the dialysis machine before and after use.

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Ashwell Ward (Elderly)
01.2022 - 02.2022
  • Gained hands-on experience performing various nursing procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, specimen collection, and catheterization.
  • Promoted patient comfort by promptly addressing pain management needs and assisting with activities of daily living.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Reposition clients who are confined to avoid pressure sores using proper moving and handling techniques.

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Eversley Ward, Mildmay Oak Mental Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice by adhering to professional standards of confidentiality, informed consent, and safe medication administration.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills in emergency situations by quickly assessing patients'' conditions and initiating appropriate interventions under supervision.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing valuable insights into patient progress and areas for improvement in care delivery.
  • Improved patient adherence to prescribed medication regimens by thoroughly explaining dosages, side effects, and interactions with other medications.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

• Assisted clients in understanding the nature of emotional

disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
09.2023

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care and Assessment
  • Nasogastric tube insertion and removal
  • Suture removal and wound care
  • Performing EKGs
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Diabetes management
  • Venepuncture and cannulation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • First Aid Certification - Canadian Red Cross (2024)
  • Registered Nurse - College of Registered Nurses of Saskachewan (CRNS)
  • Registered Nurse - College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
  • Registered Nurse - Nurses and Midwifery Council UK
  • Adult Basic Life Support - West Hertfordshire UK


Timeline

Care Support Worker

Neighbourhood Homecare Services
04.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

NHS Trust
10.2023 - 12.2024

Student Nurse (Clinical Placement)

Accident & Emergency/ Acute Medical Unit
05.2023 - 09.2023

Student Nurse (Clinical Placement)

Colorectal Surgery (Ward 22)
10.2022 - 02.2023

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Chiltern Kidney Center
02.2022 - 04.2022

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Ashwell Ward (Elderly)
01.2022 - 02.2022

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Eversley Ward, Mildmay Oak Mental Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Hertfordshire
Ukamaka Obasi