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GIFT ONYINYECHI OKOECHEM

Abakaliki,Nigeria

Summary

Dynamic Nursing Officer skilled in responding to basic and emergent healthcare needs. Maintains accurate and updated documentation with stringent adherence to patient privacy requirements. Supports patient treatment outcomes with proactive care team collaboration. Flexible professional with expertise in problem solving, risk assessment, and emergency response. Committed to leveraging these competencies to achieve organizational goals and drive success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Officer

Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital
Abakaliki, Nigeria
01.2020 - 03.2025
  • Company Overview: AEFUTHA is a tertiary institution that render medical, surgical, paediatric and maternal and child health services to a wide range of customers
  • Periodic checking of the stock in the area of work, maintaining the inventory and placing stock orders as at when needed
  • Appraised nursing staff performance through reviews to identify knowledge gaps, training needs or suitability for promotion.
  • Maintained up-to-date patient records aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly maintaining optimal health condition of critically ill patients.
  • Facilitated streamlined communication amongst the healthcare team, optimising patient care delivery.
  • Provided emergency medical assistance swiftly during critical situations saving many lives.
  • Led training sessions on new medical equipment improving overall team efficiency.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through personalised care plans.
  • Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, easing distress for both patients and families.
  • Implemented effective infection control measures resulting in decreased hospital-acquired infections.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
  • Improved patient recovery rates by implementing innovative nursing strategies.
  • Pointed out discrepancies in medication orders ensuring accuracy at all times.

Staff Nurse (Accident and Emergency)

Mater Misericordiae Hospital Afikpo
Afikpo, Nigeria
04.2019 - 12.2019

Company Overview: Mater Misericordia hospital is a secondary health institution that renders medical, surgical and maternity services. As a secondary institution, it serves as a referral point for the primary health centres.

  • Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
  • Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
  • Facilitated smooth discharge processes for a seamless transition home.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
  • Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
  • Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
  • Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
  • Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
  • Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
  • Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.

Staff Nurse (Surgical ward)

Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Afikpo, Nigeria
12.2016 - 08.2017
  • Company Overview: The surgical ward of Mater Misericordiae hospital handles surgical cases such as, appendectomy, septic abortion, herniorrhaphy, fracture, intestinal obstruction, acute abdomen etc
  • Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
  • Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
  • Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
  • Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
  • Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
  • Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
  • Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
  • Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.

Education

Registered Midwife - Midwifery

School of Midwifery
09.2017 - 03.2019

Diploma of General Nursing - General Nursing

School of nursing, Mater Misericordia Hospital
09.2013 - 11.2016

Senior Secondary School Certificate - Sciences

Statesman College
Nigeria

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Risk assessment
  • Emergency response
  • Time management
  • Collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Adaptability
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Cardiac life support certification
  • Wound dressing and care
  • Respiratory care

Certification

  • Blood borne Pathology (NHCPS)
  • CPR -A ED -first aid (NHCPS)
  • Advanced cardiac life support (NHCPS)
  • Paediatric advanced life support (NHCPS)
  • Basic life support (National health care services program - NHCPS)
  • Mandatory Continuous Professional Development Program (Nursing and Midwifery council Nigeria)

Timeline

Nursing Officer

Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2025

Staff Nurse (Accident and Emergency)

Mater Misericordiae Hospital Afikpo
04.2019 - 12.2019

Registered Midwife - Midwifery

School of Midwifery
09.2017 - 03.2019

Staff Nurse (Surgical ward)

Mater Misericordiae Hospital
12.2016 - 08.2017

Diploma of General Nursing - General Nursing

School of nursing, Mater Misericordia Hospital
09.2013 - 11.2016

Senior Secondary School Certificate - Sciences

Statesman College
GIFT ONYINYECHI OKOECHEM