CHINENYE ENEKWA
Enugu
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMMARY Motivated Graduate of General Nursing with 6+ years work experience. Compassionate healthcare professional committed to providing high quality patient care. Collaborates successfully with team to meet needs of busy units. Empathetic and emotionally available nurse with highly relatable approach. Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations, including verbal or physical confrontations. Highly efficient and effective multitasker.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Patrick Otiji Specialist Hospital
Enugu
05.2024 - Current
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on each patient's needs.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures and provided post-operative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases within the emergency department.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Nurse Intern
National Orthopaedic Hospital
Enugu
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Guaranteed patient safety, observing patient status and responses to ensure early recognition of deterioration.
- Built positive rapport with patients from various backgrounds.
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care, increasing patient satisfaction.
- Worked with family and carers to understand and assess patients' health needs.
- Performed wound dressing.
- Monitored patient conditions, continuously assessing vitals to ensure ongoing quality care.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Planned and delivered evidence-based care, tailored to patients' needs.
- Assessed patient vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen level.
- Organized patient charts for review by physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications related to their medical conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Transported patients from one unit to another using proper safety techniques.
Registered Nurse
Patrick Otiji Specialist Hospital
Enugu
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity
- Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs
- Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed
National Youth Service Corp Nurse
ESUT Teaching Hospital
Parklane
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Delivered medications via oral and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients, and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies, and variances in plans of care.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom recurrence.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Educated clients about living with HIV, preventing further transmission, benefits and challenges of HIV care and treatment, and access to resources.
Student Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Parklane
01.2010 - 05.2013
- Administered oral and intramuscular medications under supervision
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' conditions
- Reported patient responses to medications and care
- Educated patients on how to improve lifestyle choices, reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts and intervention applied
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
01.2014
WASSCE -
NECO
Federal Government College
01.2007
Skills
- Communication
- Critical-thinking
- Time management
- Physical endurance
- Teamwork
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Injection Administration
- Documentation
- Patient education
- Wound Care
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana August 2015
- Nursing and Midwifery council of Nigeria May 2022
- CPR
- First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Patrick Otiji Specialist Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Nurse Intern
National Orthopaedic Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Patrick Otiji Specialist Hospital
04.2018 - 12.2018
National Youth Service Corp Nurse
ESUT Teaching Hospital
05.2015 - 05.2016
Student Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
01.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
WASSCE -
NECO
Federal Government College
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