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AZIEMEOLA PIUS EGELEGE

AZIEMEOLA PIUS EGELEGE

PhD, FAIPHP, FIHSD, MPH, BSN PGD, HND, RPHN, RM, RN
PORT HARCOURT,Nigeria
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Summary

A seasoned university researcher and nursing examiner for over six (6) years with PhD degree in Public Health, Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), and degree holder in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Currently, concluded second master’s degree in Midwifery and Child Health Nursing at University of Port Harcourt, World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence, for Public Health & Toxicological Research (PUTOR) Rivers State, Nigeria , with 6 years of both physical and victual part time lecturing at institute for Humanitarian and Social Development (IHSD).

A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy with over 30 years of proven experience working with Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) & Rivers State Government, effectively and efficiently managing both patients and staff. I am an extremely organized, commitment to care, diligent, patient, professional with excellent healthcare skills. accountable and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

EXAMINER- N&MCN FINAL QUALIFYING EXAMS FOR NURSES

NURSING &MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA
PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
11.2023 - Current
  • Gather all requirements for CAOSCE Examination for over 200 student Nurses.
  • Explained CAOSCE Examination processes to over 200 students.
  • Monitored over 200 student nurses in their final qualifying CAOSCE Examination.
  • Administered CAOSCE Examination to about 100 student Nurses.
  • Collected and graded examinations.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale

STATE FAMILY PLANNING COORDINATOR

RIVERS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH. PUBLIC HEALTH/ DISEASE CONTROL DEPARTMENT, PORT HARCOURT.
PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
11.2022 - Current
  • Established Planning and implementation of Family Planning project activities to 331 facilities offering family planning services in Rivers State.
  • Management of trainers, resource people and quality training 331 facilities offering family planning services in Rivers State.
  • Organized workshops/meetings for provision of quality FP/RH programs in 23 LGAs in RIVERS STATE with support of State Government and Partners supporting Family planning activities .
  • Monitor and mentor about six (6) NGOs activities and overall project activities.
  • Coordination and collaboration with government, eight (8) partners, and local organizations.
  • Oversees quality assurance programs to enhance performance and consistently achieve superior care standards in 331 facilities offering family planning services in Rivers State. .
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.

EXCUETIVE DIRECTOR

MOTHERS OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVE (MOHII) NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
11.2018 - Current
  • Education of about 20 Indigent children
  • Organized community mobilization for 331 healthcare programs
  • Carried out Training and empowerment of 130 indigents women in RIVERS STATE
  • Organized Fund-raising to support humanitarian programs
  • Managed over 30 Research and Advocacy programs
  • Established Culture and Community involvement Mothers of Hope International Initiatives programs
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.

FACULTY MEMBER; ASSOCIATE LECTURER

INSTITUTE FOR HUMANITARIAN STUDIES AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
PORT HARCOURT CHAPTER, NIGERIA
05.2017 - Current
  • Provided individualized feedback to help students improve their academic performance.
  • Evaluated over 800 student progress through examinations, assignments, and other forms of assessment.
  • Planned lectures based on targeted learning outcomes as assigned by organizational leadership
  • Remained accessible as resource for students during ample office hours, encouraging questions and providing academic advice and tutoring
  • Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness
  • Administered exams for students to test comprehension and measure progress
  • Organized and developed eye-catching PowerPoint presentations to facilitate learning objectives

PMTCT/EID FOCAL PERSON ON HIV

RIVERS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH. PUBLIC HEALTH/ DISEASE
PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Improved 90% rate of Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV Early infant diagnosis (EID) of HIV .
  • Conduct quarterly supportive supervisory visit on staff that manages HIV positive patient .
  • Managed daily operations of HIV prevention program, including budgeting and staff scheduling.
  • Developed strategies to increase awareness and education about HIV prevention in community up to 80%.
  • Organized public health campaigns to promote testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations

NURSING OFFICER

SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (SPDC).
PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
06.2008 - 12.2021
  • Involved in policy development, workflow management, mentoring / perception, and patient education
  • Discussed patient care and treatment with over 20 care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
  • Coordinated patient care services and managed clinical cost control.
  • Developed and implemented 100% new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
  • Provided direct nursing care to over 20 patients when personnel was short-staffed
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations

NURSING SISTER /PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING OFFICER

RIVERS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH. PUBLIC HEALTH/ DISEASE CONTROL DEPT. PORT HARCOURT.
PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
09.2000 - 10.2003
  • Responsible for over 50% nursing care of patient in section.
  • Go out home visiting, and identified patients / clients that needs medical attention.
  • Conducted 60% of research into public health issues and identified areas for improvement.
  • Designed and conducted health education surveys to assess health needs and risk factors within communities.
  • Developed and implemented health education programs to help individuals and communities improve health and well-being.
  • Educated and trained healthcare providers on health education practices for patients.
  • Analyzed health data and created reports to present to community leaders and stakeholders.
  • Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify health needs and risk factors for individuals and communities
  • Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs
  • Recommended health education curricula for healthcare providers, community organizations and schools heath services .

STAFF NURSE/MIDWIFE

RIVERS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTHPUBLIC HEALTH
PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
09.1997 - 08.1998
  • Directed over100% patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions
  • Educated all patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
  • Monitored 100% patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
  • Increased 80% to 100% Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
  • Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery

STAFF NURSE

RIVERS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH. PUBLIC HEALTH/ DISEASE CONTROL DEPT. PORT HARCOURT.
PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
10.1994 - 08.1996
  • Managed about 90% Nursing care of of patients in section
  • Ensuring 100% continuity in Nursing care by maintaining adequate nursing care.
  • Maintaining custody of all dangerous drugs, checking and witnessing administration of dangerous drugs.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
  • Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
  • Participated in research activities related to evidence-based practice initiatives.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

MARTINVILLE UNIVERSITY, 4830 S FIGUEROA ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90037, USA

Ph.D. - PUBLIC-HEALTH

UNIVERSIDAD CENTRALDE NICARAGUA, Managua- Nicaragua

Master of Science - PUBLIC HEALTH

IMO STATE UNIVERSITY, OWERRI, NIGERIA

PGD IN PUBLIC HEALTH - PUBLIC HEALTH

IMO STATE UNIVERSITY, OWERRI. NIGERIA

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING - PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

RIVERS STATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING, PORT HARCOURT

REGISTERED MIDWIFE - MIDWIFERY

RIVERS STATE SCHOOL OF MIDWIFERY, PORT HARCOURT- NIGERIA

REGISTERED NURSE - NURSING

RIVERS STATE SCHOOL OF NURSING, PORT HARCOURT- NIGERIA

Master of Science - MIDWIFERY AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING

UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT., PORT HARCOURT

Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) (2022 - 2024)
  • Pediatrics Advance Life Support (2022-2024)
  • Blood borne Pathogen -3 CATEGORY 2 CME CREDIT (2022-2024)
  • Proficiency Certificate in Humanitarian Services & NGO MGT (2021)
  • N&MCN EXAMINERS WORKSHOP
  • Freud Management
  • Supervision abilities
  • Building student relationships
  • Presentation skills
  • Researching skills

Affiliations

  • NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA.
  • NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN NURSES AND MIDWIVES
  • PAEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA
  • EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF PAEDIATRIC AND NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE (ESPNIC)
  • APHA- AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION
  • AIPHP- A FELLOW OF THE AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.
  • IHSD- A FELLOW OF INSTITUTE FOR HUMANITARIAN STUDIES & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, NIGERIA.
  • IHSD- A MEMBER OF INSTITUTE FOR HUMANITARIAN STUDIES & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, NIGERIA.
  • PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF NIGERIA.

Accomplishments

  • (2023) Received two (2) awards for early submission of Family Planning Data and Consistent increase in Family Planning new acceptors by Federal Ministry Health (FMOH) .
  • (2021) HUMANITERIA AMAZON (IHSD)
  • (2021) SEIFLESS LEADERERSHIP AWARD (CLCN)
  • (2021) ICON OF EXCELLENCE AWARD (CWO-PHD)
  • (2019) A MERITORIOUS AWARD (AIPHP)
  • (2018) MERIT AWARD (CONFRATERNITY OF OUR MOPH)
  • (2018) Ambassador of Mary and Jesus (Catholic Women Organization )
  • (2017) AWARD OF HONOUR (Catholic Men Organization)
  • (2017) Award of a Servant Leader (Catholic Men Organization)
  • (2014) Outstanding Resourceful Mother (Catholic Women Organization )

Additional Information

PUBLICATIONS

  • PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF PREGNANT WOMEN ABOUT ROUTINE HIV COUNSELLING AND TESTING IN TERTIARY HOSPITALS IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA. Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth. Volume 6, Issue 1, Page 169-182, 2023; Article no. AJPCB. 103007.
  • Maternal Knowledge Of Kangaroo Care: Level Of Practice In Health Facilities In Calabar Metropolis, Osaji T.A., Egelege A.P., Ati-Makpah V.S., Alabrah J.A., and Afolabi E.K. (2023) Maternal Knowledge of Kangaroo Care: Level of Practice in Health Facilities in Calabar Metropolis, International Journal of Nursing, Midwife and Health Related Cases, 9 (2), 37-53 (2023).
  • Evaluation of Nurses/ Midwives' Knowledge and Skills Retention on Neonatal Resuscitation, in Obio Cottage Hospital. Ati-Makapah Victoria Shopkeeper a* , Egelege Aziemeole Pius a , Juliet Avwerosuo Alabrah a and Esther K. Afolabi a a Africa Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Authors’ contributions This work was carried out in collaboration among all authors. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. Article Information Open Peer Review History: This journal follows the Advanced Open Peer Review policy. Identity of the Reviewers, Editor(s) and additional Reviewers, peer review comments, different versions of the manuscript, comments of the editors, etc are available here: https://www.sdiarticle5.com/review-history/103003(2023).
  • SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CHRONIC DISEASES IN AN URBAN COMMUNITY OF RIVERS STATE IN NIGERIA. JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY RESEARCH, Journal of Pathology and Toxicology Research - Jun 2021
  • INHIBITION OF PHOSPHODIESTERASE 5 ENZYME BY PTERINE- 6 CARBOXYLIC ACID FROM BAPHIA NITIDA Related to Erectile Dysfunction: Computational Kinetic. European Journal of Medicinal Plants - Oct 2020
  • THE IMPACT OF SPHENOCENTRUM JOLLYANUM, BAPHIA NATIDA AND COMBINED EXTRACT CONSUMPTION ON REPRODUCTIVE INDICES AND ANTIOXIDANTS GENE OF MALE WISTAR RATS International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology - Nov 2020
  • COMBINE COLORANTS OF TARTRAZINE AND ERYTHROSINE INDUCE KIDNEY INJURY: INVOLVEMENT OF TNF-Α GENE, CASPASE-9 AND KIM-1 GENE EXPRESSION AND KIDNEY FUNCTIONS INDICES Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods, DOI - Apr 2020
  • INVOLVEMENT OF STRIATAL OXIDOINFLAMMATORY, NITROSATIVE AND DECREASED CHOLINERGIC ACTIVITY IN NEUROBEHAVIORAL ALTERATION IN ADULT RAT MODEL WITH ORAL CO-EXPOSURE TO ERYTHROSINE AND TARTRAZINE; HELIYON 7 Sep 2021

PUBLICATIONS

Certification

  • REGISTERED NURSE
  • REGISTERED MIDWIFE
  • REGISTERED PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
  • REGISTERED COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Interests

-Researching, Innovation, Creativity, Investigation, Reading Socialization & Supporting those in need

Timeline

EXAMINER- N&MCN FINAL QUALIFYING EXAMS FOR NURSES - NURSING &MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA
11.2023 - Current
STATE FAMILY PLANNING COORDINATOR - RIVERS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH. PUBLIC HEALTH/ DISEASE CONTROL DEPARTMENT, PORT HARCOURT.
11.2022 - Current
PMTCT/EID FOCAL PERSON ON HIV - RIVERS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH. PUBLIC HEALTH/ DISEASE
01.2022 - 10.2022
EXCUETIVE DIRECTOR - MOTHERS OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVE (MOHII) NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
11.2018 - Current
FACULTY MEMBER; ASSOCIATE LECTURER - INSTITUTE FOR HUMANITARIAN STUDIES AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
05.2017 - Current
NURSING OFFICER - SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (SPDC).
06.2008 - 12.2021
NURSING SISTER /PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING OFFICER - RIVERS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH. PUBLIC HEALTH/ DISEASE CONTROL DEPT. PORT HARCOURT.
09.2000 - 10.2003
STAFF NURSE/MIDWIFE - RIVERS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTHPUBLIC HEALTH
09.1997 - 08.1998
STAFF NURSE - RIVERS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH. PUBLIC HEALTH/ DISEASE CONTROL DEPT. PORT HARCOURT.
10.1994 - 08.1996
MARTINVILLE UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Science, Nursing Science
UNIVERSIDAD CENTRALDE NICARAGUA - Ph.D., PUBLIC-HEALTH
IMO STATE UNIVERSITY - Master of Science, PUBLIC HEALTH
IMO STATE UNIVERSITY - PGD IN PUBLIC HEALTH, PUBLIC HEALTH
RIVERS STATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING - PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING, PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
RIVERS STATE SCHOOL OF MIDWIFERY - REGISTERED MIDWIFE, MIDWIFERY
RIVERS STATE SCHOOL OF NURSING - REGISTERED NURSE, NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT. - Master of Science, MIDWIFERY AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING

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