ADEYEMO KEMI CATHERINE
Ushafa, Bwari FCT
Summary
Proactive Assistant Director of Nursing specializing in Peri Operative care with extensive experience in developing and implementing comprehensive care plans, improving patient outcomes, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Skilled in infection control, staff management, and interdisciplinary team collaboration. Known for fostering positive employee relations and mentoring nursing staff to promote professional growth.
Professional with substantial experience in nursing leadership, bringing strong emphasis on patient care, staff development, and operational efficiency. Adept at fostering collaborative team environments and adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Proficient in clinical management, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning, ensuring optimal outcomes and high standards. Known for exceptional communication, problem-solving abilities, and unwavering reliability.
Nursing professional with comprehensive background in managing clinical operations and enhancing patient care. Proven track record of fostering collaborative team environments and achieving high standards in healthcare delivery. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting changing needs and priorities with focus on quality care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Peri Operative( Assistant Director of Nursing)
FCDA, Bwari General Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Developed comprehensive care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Planned and assigned workload to person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections significantly over time.
- Ensured adherence to safety guidelines for both patients and staff members during all aspects of clinical operations.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Provided educational resources on disease prevention and health maintenance topics to help patients make informed decisions about their care.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Established strong relationships with community partners to expand access to healthcare services beyond facility walls.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall service delivery within the facility.
- Evaluated work performance of 18 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Implemented interdisciplinary rounding practices to streamline communication among healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning by promoting professional development opportunities for nursing staff, including in-house training programs, conferences, workshops, and online resources.
- Championed initiatives focused on improving workplace diversity to foster an inclusive environment that respects the cultural backgrounds of staff members and patients alike.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within the nursing department.
- Evaluated emerging technologies in healthcare, recommending appropriate innovations for adoption within the department to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
FCDA(Gwarinpa General Hospital)
11.2017 - 12.2023
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Conducted research projects to contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and practice, leading to better patient outcomes.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
FCDA, Kubwa General Hospital
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Involved patient and support person in decisions affecting perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation process and evaluated patient progress toward attaining outcomes.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to new technologies and equipment within the operating room, enhancing efficiency and accuracy during surgeries.
- Streamlined pre-and post-operative processes through effective collaboration with anesthesia providers for timely administration of anesthesia services during surgeries.
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
- Expedited discharge planning by assessing patient needs, coordinating resources, and facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information by maintaining electronic health records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Contributed to a positive work environment within the perioperative department through active participation in staff meetings.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the surgical process.
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Fostered increased patient trust by providing empathetic emotional support and clear explanations of surgical processes.
- Reduced surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating surgeon''s needs during procedures and promptly providing required instruments or supplies.
- Supported surgical teams under high-pressure situations while maintaining composed demeanor, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and national nursing standards through diligent adherence to established protocols.
- Promoted professional development among nursing staff by participating in continuing education programs and sharing best practices with peers.
- Facilitated successful surgeries by setting up equipment properly, positioning patients correctly, and performing necessary counts of instruments and supplies before each procedure.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
- Managed budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources without compromising patient care quality or employee satisfaction.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Developed strategic plans for nursing services, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Evaluated clinical performance data to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted action plans.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency and better resource allocation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of patient care across all departments.
Principal Nursing Officer
FCDA(Asokoro District Hospital)
02.2014 - 11.2017
- Provided high-quality patient education on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering patients in their own healthcare decisions.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Coordinated large-scale community health initiatives aimed at improving access to healthcare services and reducing health disparities among vulnerable populations.
- Enhanced team collaboration through effective communication and interdisciplinary meetings, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Managed medication administration accurately and safely, reducing the risk of adverse drug events among patients.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills for specialized populations such as pediatrics or geriatrics, providing targeted interventions tailored to unique age-specific needs.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities for personal growth and advancement within the field of nursing.
- Evaluated and updated nursing policies and procedures in accordance with best practice guidelines, ensuring consistent quality of care across the organization.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to establish appropriate discharge planning for patients transitioning from hospital to home care settings.
- Coordinated patient care services and managed clinical cost control.
- Advocated for the integration of holistic approaches in patient care, addressing not only physical needs but also emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
- Championed a culture of safety by consistently modeling best practices in nursing care, reporting errors or near misses promptly, and encouraging open communication among team members.
- Mentored new nursing staff members through orientation and training programs, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and updating protocols.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring patients maintained dignity and comfort during their final moments.
- Served as a strong advocate for both patients and families during critical decision-making processes related to medical treatments or end-of-life care options.
- Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting faster recovery times.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Senior Nursing Officer
FCDA(Bwari General Hospital)
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines for consistent, high-quality patient care across all units.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on continual learning and growth.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by working closely with case managers, social workers, and physicians to ensure seamless transitions of care for patients.
- Provided leadership and oversight to [Number]+ staff in [Number]-bed hospital, managing administrative functions such as staffing, staff performance management, and policy implementation and change management.
- Served as a trusted liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure the highest level of care and support during challenging medical situations.
- Responded to emergent situations such as code blue, code green and code STEMI, advising health teams on appropriate steps and collaborating with physicians to control patient acuity.
- Improved best practices across nursing staff by collecting literature, presenting findings during meetings and adopting new methods to reduce costs and improve delivery and quality of care.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Coordinated patient care services and managed clinical cost control.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Coordinated with physicians and staff to facilitate admissions, evaluating admission criteria and patients' symptoms to determine need for psychiatric consultation and related care.
- Established effective communication channels between nurses, physicians, ancillary staff members, resulting in improved collaboration throughout the entire healthcare team.
- Welcomed and provided patients with information on various departments and services.
- Informed new patients about various departments and services.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify areas for potential improvement in patient outcomes and overall hospital performance.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, facilitating open communication and trust during challenging healthcare experiences.
- Championed efforts to integrate advanced technology into clinical practices, improving efficiency and enhancing the overall patient experience.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Increased emergency workflow efficiency by providing guidance to staff members on emergency guidelines and streamlining procedures.
- Improved patient care quality by developing and implementing new nursing policies and procedures.
- Met patient care demands of various units to examine staffing levels and distribute staff resources to reduce overtime and decrease resource use.
Senior Nursing Officer
FCDA(Asokoro District Hospital)
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Improved best practices across nursing staff by collecting literature, presenting findings during meetings and adopting new methods to reduce costs and improve delivery and quality of care.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Assisted with preparation of budget and expense reports.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency in daily nursing operations.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, facilitating open communication and trust during challenging healthcare experiences.
- Successfully managed budgets and financial resources for the nursing department, ensuring fiscal responsibility while maintaining exceptional patient care standards.
Staff Nurse/Midwife
Garki Hospital
08.2008 - 12.2011
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure seamless transitions of care from the hospital to home or other facilities.
- Mentored aspiring midwives, sharing knowledge and expertise through preceptorship opportunities within the practice.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on best practices in midwifery care through continuous professional development opportunities.
- Assisted physicians during cesarean sections when necessary while advocating for the family''s preferred birth experience within medical constraints.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring and assessing fetal development throughout pregnancy.
- Educated families on various childbirth options, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their birthing plan.
- Conducted thorough newborn assessments immediately after birth, promptly identifying any potential health issues requiring intervention.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
- Assisted in over 5200 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Helped mothers handle realities of labor, childbirth and postpartum recovery through proactive preparation and education.
- Assisted parents in coping with miscarriages, termination, stillbirths and neonatal deaths.
- Identified high-risk pregnancies and educated pregnant women on gynecological healthcare.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care during prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing
Lincoln University College Malaysia
Kota Bharu Malaysia10-2021
PGD in Public Health And Health Promotion - Public Health And Health Promotion
Veritas University Abuja
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria04-2019
Registered Perioperative Nurse - Theater Nurse(Perioperative)
School of Post Basic Study OAU Ile Ife
Osun State11-2012
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Our Lady of Apostles, School of Midwifery Jos
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria03-2007
Registered Nurse - Nursing
School of Nursing Gwagwalada
Gwagwalada Abuja11-2005
Skills
- Nursing Management
- Case Management
- Capital Budget Management
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Education
- Clinical assessment
- Professional Development
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Nurse Education and Training
- Strong Work Ethic
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Nursing Ethics
Languages
Yoruba
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Hobbies
Reading
Listening to Music
Timeline
Peri Operative( Assistant Director of Nursing)
FCDA, Bwari General Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
FCDA, Kubwa General Hospital
01.2023 - 10.2023
Perioperative Registered Nurse
FCDA(Gwarinpa General Hospital)
11.2017 - 12.2023
Principal Nursing Officer
FCDA(Asokoro District Hospital)
02.2014 - 11.2017
Senior Nursing Officer
FCDA(Bwari General Hospital)
07.2012 - 01.2014
Senior Nursing Officer
FCDA(Asokoro District Hospital)
01.2012 - 06.2012
Staff Nurse/Midwife
Garki Hospital
08.2008 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing
Lincoln University College Malaysia
PGD in Public Health And Health Promotion - Public Health And Health Promotion
Veritas University Abuja
Registered Perioperative Nurse - Theater Nurse(Perioperative)
School of Post Basic Study OAU Ile Ife
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Our Lady of Apostles, School of Midwifery Jos
Registered Nurse - Nursing
School of Nursing Gwagwalada
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