David-Nwogwugwu Chinenye Blessing
Ikeja,Nigeria
Summary
Dedicated nursing officer with over 4 years of diverse experience in medical-surgical and emergency care. Proficient in patient triage, critical thinking, and communication, with a proven track record of improving patient outcomes and fostering a culture of excellence in nursing practice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing officer 1 – Medical/Surgical unit
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
Ikeja, Nigeria
01.2022 - Current
- Supervising and coordinating the delivery of nursing care for a 20-bed medical-surgical unit, providing acute care management, code blue management, infection control, blood transfusion, ostomy care, NGT insertion and suctioning.
- Managing staffing levels, patient flow, and patient assignments to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
- Providing direct patient care including administering medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Led a successful initiative to reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired infections by 20% through improved hand hygiene compliance and staff education.
- Assisting pregnant patients with exercise to manage weight gain, and ensure optimal fetal health.
- Providing clinical instruction and supervision to nursing students during their clinical rotations.
- Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) is a state-owned teaching hospital in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. It is a major provider of healthcare services in the state. As a teaching hospital, it plays a role in training medical students and providing research opportunities.
- 750 beds, 5-6 Patients/shift
- Equipment: Infusion Pump, Suctioning Machine, ThermoScan, sphygmomanometer, Pulse oximeter, Stethoscope, Nebulizer, Glucometer, Desktop computer, E-Cart, standing scale, Oxygen equipment
Staff Nurse – Emergency Room
Ministry of Health
Ikeja, Nigeria
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients with acute and chronic conditions, including cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic, renal, and orthopedic.
- Dressed wounds and administered prescribed medications to 5 patients per shift.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
- Maintained accurate and timely electronic medical records and documentation.
- Assisted patients including the elderly and differently-abled patients with bathing, dressing, oral care, and feeding.
- The Ministry of Health Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria is a state owned hospital that functions in quality assurance, monitoring and evaluating patients both public and private health workers in the Government Institution with a bed capacity of 50.
- 40 hours/week (12 months)
- (50 beds, 4-5 patients/shift)
Staff Nurse – General nursing unit
Blue Cross Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisted with the assessment and evaluation of gynecological and obstetrical patients.
- Took samples and specimens for laboratory tests and analysis.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, breathing, and pulse rate, and reported any abnormalities to the doctor.
- Managed IV, and administered oxygen therapy.
- Maintained patients’ charts and information with confidentiality.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, and moving around the premises.
- Blue cross hospital is a private owned hospital that offers quality healthcare for over a decade using modern techniques with substantial results.
- 48 hours/week (18 months)
- (100 beds, 5-10 patients/shift)
Education
BSN - RN
University Of Nigeria
Enugu, Nigeria 09.2013 - 08/2018
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Patient Assessment
- IV Management
- Patient Triage
Updated Resume Date
4/12/25
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Nursing officer 1 – Medical/Surgical unit
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse – Emergency Room
Ministry of Health
01.2021 - 12.2021
Staff Nurse – General nursing unit
Blue Cross Hospital
04.2019 - 10.2020
BSN - RN
University Of Nigeria
09.2013 - 08/2018