CHIDINMA CHRISTIANA ORJI
Summary
I am a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse with 5 years of
experience in providing exceptional patient care. Possessing a strong clinical background in diverse healthcare settings including intensive care unit, medical-surgical units, paediatrics and emergency departments. Proficient in conducting comprehensive patient assessments, administering medications, and implementing evidence-based care plans. Skilled in coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient outcomes. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, fostering positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Committed to upholding the highest standards of nursing practice, promoting patient advocacy, and ensuring a safe and nurturing healthcare environment. Seeking to leverage my expertise and dedication to make a significant impact as a registered nurse in a dynamic healthcare facility.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Officer
Babcock University Teaching Hospital
Ogun State, Nigeria
09.2021 - Current
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and updating protocols.
- Enhanced team collaboration through effective communication and interdisciplinary meetings, resulting in better patient outcome
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patient conditions, adjusting care plans according to individual needs to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Provided high-quality patient education on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering patients in their own healthcare decisions.
- Mentored new nursing staff members through orientation and training programs, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Managed medication administration accurately and safely, reducing the risk of adverse drug events among patients.
- 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.
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
- Identification of early warning signs of potential complications through careful examination and history taking.
- Performed procedures such as wound dressing, venipuncture, oxygen/CPAP administration e.t.c
Nurse Practitioner
Clifford University Medical Centre
Aba, Abia State
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients with varying conditions
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
- Health education of clients and relatives on how to promote their health.
Nurse Practitioner
Spring Rose Hospital
Portharcourt, Rivers State
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough assessments and implementing appropriate care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate, patient-centered care and effective communication.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment planning and optimal patient management.
- streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate, timely and complete medical record for each patient encounter
- Reduced Hospital readmission by providing thorough discharge education including medication management and and follow-up instructions.
- Promoted preventive healthcare measures through patient counselling on lifestyle modifications and risk factor management.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing workload demands and prioritizing tasks to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
- Conducted physical examinations and health screenings.
- Assisted physicians in office procedures, minor and major surgeries.
- Performed procedures such as circumcision, suturing, wound dressing, venipuncture e.t.c.
Education
Diploma In Paediatric Nursing - Paediatric Nursing
School of Post-Basic Paediatric Nursing
University Of Benin Teaching Hospital 11.2019
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Seventh-day AAdventist School of Nursing
Ile-Ife Osun State, Nigeria 11.2017
Skills
- Patient examination
- Health promotion
- Vaccination administration
- Paediatrics care
- Quality improvement
- Care Plan Development
- Fluent in English language
- Work planning and prioritisation
- Patient records maintenance
- Disease prevention education
- Infection control
- Attention to details
- Critical thinking
- CPR/AED
- Critical care nursing
- Communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Task prioritisation
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
Affiliations
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
Certification
2023- Basic life support (American Heart Association)
Timeline
Nurse Officer
Babcock University Teaching Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Clifford University Medical Centre
06.2021 - 08.2021
Nurse Practitioner
Spring Rose Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2021
Diploma In Paediatric Nursing - Paediatric Nursing
School of Post-Basic Paediatric Nursing
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Seventh-day AAdventist School of Nursing