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Florence Onyeyemla Ekpah

Asaba,Nigeria

Summary

A driven hard working and experienced Nursing Officer with over ten years of experience providing quality care in a fast-paced settings, with expertise in planning, monitoring and treatment management. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and triage/emergency response experience. An amazing team player with great organizational, communication and listening skills. Ability to multitask with a high degree of accuracy. I am glad to have achieved a three year record of success in nursing.

To bring my expertise, creativity, and dedication to the Organization, contributing to her vision of providing high-quality healthcare for all. In addition, to embrace new challenges, contribute to a culture of excellence, and work collaboratively to achieve outstanding patient outcomes, thereby making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and the communities we serve.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

CNO (Chief Nursing Officer)

Asaba Specialist Hospital
Delta State, Nigeria
12.2019 - Current
  • Currently working in the Accident and Emergency Department A 40 Bedded Unit in a 300 Bedded Facility / 40 Hours weekly work time
  • Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, and promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies.
  • Improved resource availability through streamlined diagnostic services.
  • Assessed and triaged patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualizedto interventions.
  • Duties and responsibilities: Assessing and effectively evaluating the immediate and ongoing needs of the patients, while involving them and significant others in their care, in order to develop an individualized and holistic care plan
  • Accurately documenting all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
  • Administering all prescribed medications (intravenously, intramuscularly, orally and Acting as a professional role model, providing mentorship to nursing students, motivating all staff to lead by example, and raising safeguarding issues courageously
  • Providing information on lifestyle modifications, community resources, and coordinating post-discharge care
  • Drawing up care plans to suit each patient's individual needs
  • Actively participating in formal/informal teaching in the clinical area as required
  • Fostering a supportive, therapeutic, and compassionate environment for patients, their families, and colleagues, free of hazard
  • Providing comfort measures, pain management, and facilitating discussions regarding advanced care planning and end-of-life decisions
  • Having an understanding of resource management and effective use of available ones
  • Working closely with other service providers such as medical practitioners, physiotherapist, dieticians, and social workers, etc to make sure that the holistic needs of patients and their families are met
  • Being in charge of the ward, adequate staffing, and coordinating shift patterns in the absence of the ward manager
  • Carrying out all other specific duties of a nurse, including bed making, bed bath, NG-Tube feeding, catheter/stoma care, wound dressing, blood transfusion, report writing, and last office.every other drug administration route)
  • Cases Handled: trauma, allergies, food poisoning, hypertensive urgencies, drug overdose, burns, acute respiratory distress, shocks/strokes/seizures, assault, hypoglycemic comas, cardiac arrest
  • Machines Used: Suction machine, Automated External Defibrillator, Pulse oximeter, Thermometer, ECG monitor, Infusion pumps, Glucometer, Nebulizer, Oxygen Pipeline Regulator, Automatic and Manual Sphygmomanometers.

ACNO (Assistant Chief Nursing Officer)

General Hospital Okwe/Asaba.
Asaba, Nigeria
01.2011 - 11.2019
  • Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote health awareness
  • Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family, and client facility staff
  • Performed patient consultation and prescription of medications under the
    guidance of the supervising physician.
  • Performed head-to-toe assessment of patients (assessed skin, hair, conjunctival ears, mouth and tongue, nails, and general body appearance and functioning; pupillary, blink, gag, cough, patella, and Babinski reflexes; heart and lung sounds; abdominal examination; abdominal girth; waist circumference; rectal examination; sensation and GCS; Range of Motion; vital signs).
  • Conducted antenatal clinics, and performed intrapartum care(monitored women in
    labor and take delivery), perform post-natal care and immunizations.
  • Performed urethral catheterization of both male and female patients.
  • Administered intravenous medications including administration of intravenous medications with a central line, infusions, oral medications, and subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
  • Carried out nursing care plans in line with patient needs ( Airway management, ambu - bagging, oxygen administration, post-operative care of patients, blood administration, Nasogastric passage and feeding, urethral catheterization, bladder irrigation, chest, and abdominal drainage monitoring, care of tubes, wound dressing, colostomy care of patients and relatives education and documentation.
  • Assisted the physician in the passage of tracheostomy tubes and cared for patients on tracheostomy tubes.
  • Did sterilization of equipment, and prepared sterile gauze and drapes.
  • Performed first aid for trauma cases, referred and transferred complicated cases
    to the next level of care.
  • Cared for patients with communicable diseases(varicella zoster), tetanus, pulmonary tuberculosis, chicken pox
    Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Initiated request for collaborative review of ECG and laboratory results ( ABGs, E/U/CR, CBC, Cardiac enzymes, LFTs, PT/PTT/INR.
  • Performed wound dressing ( burns, post-operative surgical wounds, exploratory laparotomy, cesarean session, ORIF, amputation, craniotomy, laminectomy, compound fractures, stab and bullet wounds, lacerations, and bruises.
  • Participated in health promotion teaching.
  • Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and advanced life support protocols and directives, and safely transported patients to advanced hospitals when necessary.
  • Managed teams by overseeing the hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Administered Routine Vaccines, including follow-up care and documentation, likewise the preservation and cold chain management of vaccines.
  • Collaborated with Governmental and Nongovernmental Organizations to improve healthcare in the rural setting.
  • Carried Out Simple Diagnostic investigations like Blood glucose tests, Urinalysis, HIV/Hepatitis, and Malaria Parasite tests.
  • Implemented through Antenatal care of expectant mothers.
  • Health Sensitised On Food And Hygiene In Pregnancy; -causes and prevention of anemia -use of birth control and contraception -safe abortion practices hygiene.
  • Provided exceptional care for chronically ill patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
  • Cases Handled: Malaria, Diarrhoea, Anemia, Malnutrition, Diabetes, Hypertension, COPD, Home Accidents, Trauma, Drug Abuse, Assault, Wound care.

NOII (Nursing Officer Two)

State Government House Clinic
Asaba, Delta
01.2008 - 12.2010
  • Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
  • Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and care options.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and care options.
  • Assessed clinical care provisions to meet required safety standards.
  • Management of geriatric patients for dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's.
  • Management of elderly patients with acute confusional state.
  • Management of patients with gross neurological deficits from a brain tumor.
  • Establishing solid and trusting relationships through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, performing first aid, taking vital signs, administering medications and initiating emergency response procedures when necessary, infection control, developing care plans, and being a patient advocate.
  • Recording details about the patient day to day-to-day activities.

Staff Nurse

General Hospital Ibusa
Ibusa, Delta
11.2004 - 12.2007
  • Analysed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
  • Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
  • Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
  • Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
  • Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
  • Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
  • Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
  • Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.

Education

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Delta State University.
Abrarka, Delta, Nigeria
09.2014 - 10.2018

Registered Public Health Nurse. - SciencPublic Health.

College of Health Technology.
Ufoma, Delta, Nigeria.
04.2018 - 10.2020

Midwife - Nursing and Midwifery.

School of Midwifery, Asaba.
Delta, Nigeria.
04.2004 - 11.2006

Registered Nurse. - Nursing.

School of Nursing Eku.
Delta, Nigeria.
09.2001 - 10.2004

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Life Support
  • Manual Handling
  • Effective Delegation
  • IT Skills
  • Acute care expertise
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Physical Stamina
  • Fluent in English
  • Catheterisation and Cannulation
  • Triage
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Immobilisation of fractures
  • Application of sutures
  • Trauma response
  • Attention to details
  • Active listening/communication
  • Multitasking and Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Decision making
  • Vaccine administration
  • Cultural Awareness
  • PPE Compliance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Mental Health Support
  • EMR/EHR
  • Performance metrics
  • Treatment plan implementation
  • Patient care oversight
  • Emergency medicine
  • Oral and written communication
  • Acute care
  • Record maintenance
  • Time management

Affiliations

  • Watching Healthcare Documentaries.
  • Gardening.
  • Circuit Training.
  • Picnicking
  • Data presentation Using Excel

Languages

English
Fluent

Accomplishments

    Best ward Nurse of the year.

    Asaba Specialist Hospital, Asaba Delta State Nigeria - 2021.

Certification

Basic Life Support Programme.

Advanced Cardiac Program.

Performance Enhancement Training for Healthcare Service Providers.

Diploma in Mental Health.

Safety of Patients.

End of Life Care.

Infection, Prevention and Control.

Registered with NMC UK

NMC UK PRN Number: 1021919172

Registered with NMC Nigeria.

Passed CBT.

Passed IELTS.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CNO (Chief Nursing Officer)

Asaba Specialist Hospital
12.2019 - Current

Registered Public Health Nurse. - SciencPublic Health.

College of Health Technology.
04.2018 - 10.2020

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Delta State University.
09.2014 - 10.2018

ACNO (Assistant Chief Nursing Officer)

General Hospital Okwe/Asaba.
01.2011 - 11.2019

NOII (Nursing Officer Two)

State Government House Clinic
01.2008 - 12.2010

Staff Nurse

General Hospital Ibusa
11.2004 - 12.2007

Midwife - Nursing and Midwifery.

School of Midwifery, Asaba.
04.2004 - 11.2006

Registered Nurse. - Nursing.

School of Nursing Eku.
09.2001 - 10.2004

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