BALA MARYAM
Nurse
Abuja,FCT
Summary
An Intelligent, smart and dedicated Nurse with more than 5 years in the effective and efficient management of client with an appetite for success and looking for a challenging environment to learn and also apply acquired skills can contribute to the overall development of the organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Althea Specialty Clinics
Abuja, Nigeria
10.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Used outstanding planning and prioritisation abilities to safely care for Number patients.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Performing skin exams and assessments, and documenting the patient’s medical history and test results.
- Assisting the dermatologist surgeon with outpatient and surgical procedures such as biopsies,wound care, skin peels,and microdermabrasion.
- Providing patient education on skin care, skin cancer prevention, wound healing and post operative instruction.
- Administering vaccines using appropriate route and site , and follow aseptic technique
- Document the vaccination in the patient’s medical record, and report any adverse events following vaccination
- Monitor patient for ant immediate reactions, and provide them with after care instructions.
- Administering medications, applying dressings and monitoring the patient’s condition and recovery.
- Counseling patients on the risks and complications of dermatology treatments, and providing emotional support.
- Support and ensure a cordial working relationship with the relevant stakeholders.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning
- Support to ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to.
Nurse
State House Clinic, FCT
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians to ensure consistent communication and promote continued best care practices
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
- Effectively prioritised health problems, intervening appropriately to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations
- Accurately and efficiently administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy
- Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
Nurse Intern
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital Sokoto State
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Communicated with patients and their family members and collected required information from them
- Administered medications, evaluated patient outcomes, and executed other tasks as assigned by the supervisor
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care
- Cared for patient caseload as directed by the physician
- Provided nursing care in assigned units, including psychiatric unit, pediatrics unit(which included the emergency pediatric unit, pediatric medical and surgical wards, and pediatric clinic), theatre (which included cardiothoracic unit and intensive care unit), accident and emergency, surgical unit( which included orthopedic ward, male and female surgical wards, neurotrauma ward, ear, nose, and throat ward), obstetric and gynecology unit (which included family planning, antenatal care, immunization,labor ward,emergency gynecology unit,prenatal ward, postnatal ward)
- Looking after patients with mild and enduring mental illness
- Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs, and bandages
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Community service Nurse Intern
03.2021 - 03.2021
- General Hospital Kware
- Provided comprehensive, compliant prescribing, de-prescribing, and reconciliation provisions within services
- Closely monitored and recorded patient vitals, implementing care improvements to minimise recovery time
- Provided nursing care in assigned units, including male and female medical ward, antenatal care clinic, family planning unit, outpatient department, and pediatric ward
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non- compliance problems
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to- understand terms
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering† medication, taking temperature and blood pressure, and dressing wounds
- Identified malaria and incomplete abortion by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
Student Nurse
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Six months Nursing Adaptation Program
- Cared for patient caseload as directed by the physician
- Provided nursing care in assigned units, including female medical wards and female surgical war
- Investigated diagnoses to learn more about the mechanism, action, peak, and the onset of each
- Built caring and compassionate relationships with patients to provide emotional support and encouragement during illness
- Recorded details regarding all therapies, including medications to keep patient charts updated
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to- understand terms
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Student Nurse
Orthopedic Hospital Kastina
Katsina
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Engaged in practical and theory aspects of Nursing
- Support treatment of patients with sports injuries, including fractures
- Participated in orthopedic surgical teaching rounds to gain further insights to help sick patients
- Participated in rounds to check on patients' following surgery, discuss patient conditions, and coordinate care
- Informed patients of risks prior to procedures to assist families and patients in making educated decisions for personal care
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to check patient wishes and care
- Administered pain relief medication.
Student Nurse
General, Yar
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Adua Women and Children – Katsina, Nigeria
- Assisting in the supervision and development of health care assistants
- Assessing the care needs of patients
- Performing administrative duties
- Involved in the screening, assessment and follow up support of patients
- Liaising with other health care professionals and social workers
- Provided a clean, hygienic environment for patients
Nursing Student Volunteer
King Fahad Women And Children Hospital
Gusau , Zamfara
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Provided assistance by directing patrons to various parts of the facility, specific events, and landmarks
- Communicating with doctors, patients, other departments, and co-workers about patient care, locating and sharing resources, and organizing patient care
- Promoted health care for both patients and their families, dissemination of information to support groups
- Developed knowledge, skills, and expertise in nursing the critically ill.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Documented patient information and performed data entry procedures with accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepared patients for examinations and treatments and assisted with meeting day-to-day hygiene needs.
- Supported patient care by performing initial assessments and basic procedures under supervision registered nurses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper home care techniques to promote healing and recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Maryam Abacha American University of - Maradi
Skills
Public Health educationComputer skillsCounselingHealthcare managementComplex medical careRehabilitation assessmentsEthical decision-makingOutstanding communicationOR and A&E experienceHealth assessments
Patient discharge
Physical assessments
Patient discharge
Patient counseling
Patient evaluation
Administering immunizations
Lab result interpretation
Family Education
Setting up referrals
Family planning services education
Patient Management
Patient check-ins
Data Collection
Family advocacy
Emergency Procedures
Personal care needs
Patient and family advocacy
Preventive health
Patient and family education
Healthcare ethics
Clinical Documentation
Timeline
Nurse
Althea Specialty Clinics
10.2023 - Current
Nurse
State House Clinic, FCT
07.2021 - 07.2022
Community service Nurse Intern
03.2021 - 03.2021
Nurse Intern
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital Sokoto State
05.2020 - 04.2021
Student Nurse
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto
06.2019 - 11.2019
Student Nurse
Orthopedic Hospital Kastina
10.2018 - 12.2018
Student Nurse
General, Yar
01.2018 - 09.2018
Nursing Student Volunteer
King Fahad Women And Children Hospital
05.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Maryam Abacha American University of - Maradi