Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
Timeline
References
HONOURS AND AWARDS
PUBLICATIONS
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Hi, I’m

Goodnews Ginika Oketa

Registered Nurse
Abakaliki, Ebonyi State,EB
Goodnews Ginika Oketa

Summary

A young dedicated and compassionate graduate registered nurse with experience in Intensive- Care Unit (ICU). I am a fast learner and an open-minded team player who is passionate about pursuing a career as a professional Nurse and Public Health graduate, with the hope of making significant and enormous contributions via innovative research. My Research Interest; Cancer treatment, HIV/AIDS surveillance, Advanced Cardiac Life And Reproductive Health Support, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), HSE, Safe and unsafe Act Auditing, Basic Fire Safety, First Aid, and CPR, Occupational Health, Environmental and Waste Management and Industrial security (HSSE 11), (IIRSM), (IISSN), Emergency Response, Mine Safety (MS) and First Aid.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
10
Certifications
1
Language

Work History

Edo State University Teaching Hospital

Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical Posting
01.2023 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Eidenu Primary Health Center

Community Health Clinical Posting
09.2022

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital

Psychiatric Clinical Posting
04.2022

Trinity Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Head of Unit, Accident and Emegenc/Head of Unit, Accident and Emgenc/Head of Unit, Accident and Emagenc/Head of Unit, Accident and Em Agenc/Head of Unit, Accident and Emagency/Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
01.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Trinity Specialist Hospital

HOU, Accident and Emergency/ Intensive Care Unit
01.2025 - Current

Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, (AE-FUTHA)

Internship - Accident and Emergency (A & E) Unit
01.2024 - 12.2024

Usokwili Primary Health Center

Maternal and Child Health Clinical Posting
02.2021 - 05.2021

Education

Edo State University
Azairue, Edo, Nigeria

Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.NSc.) from Nursing Science
09.2023

University Overview

GPA: Second Class Honours, Upper Division

Immaculate Comprehensive Secondary School
Effium, Ebonyi State

Senior Secondary Certificate Examination
01.2013

Skills

Microsoft look

Facebook

Skype

Time management

Team management

Problem-solving

Microsoft office

Verbal communication

Organization and time management

Affiliations

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) 2025
  • Member, British Safety Council 2025
  • American Heart Association (Basic Life Support) 2024
  • National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwifery 2024

Certification

Registered Nurse. (RN)

Interests

Hobbies and interests Researching, reading community involvement, writing, blogging, learning languages, photography, traveling, doing sports, reading, and art.

Timeline

Head of Unit, Accident and Emegenc/Head of Unit, Accident and Emgenc/Head of Unit, Accident and Emagenc/Head of Unit, Accident and Em Agenc/Head of Unit, Accident and Emagency/Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Trinity Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
01.2025 - Current

HOU, Accident and Emergency/ Intensive Care Unit

Trinity Specialist Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Internship - Accident and Emergency (A & E) Unit

Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, (AE-FUTHA)
01.2024 - 12.2024

Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical Posting

Edo State University Teaching Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024

Community Health Clinical Posting

Eidenu Primary Health Center
09.2022

Psychiatric Clinical Posting

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital
04.2022

Maternal and Child Health Clinical Posting

Usokwili Primary Health Center
02.2021 - 05.2021

Immaculate Comprehensive Secondary School

Senior Secondary Certificate Examination

Edo State University

Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.NSc.) from Nursing Science

References

  • Enyawuma Ifeanyichukwu, Edward, Consultant, HOD, Burn & Plastic Surgery Unit, 08068393713, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Nigeria
  • Nwuruku, Geoffrey, Consultant, Cardiology Unit, 08146637932, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Nigeria
  • Icheku, Icha, Consultant, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Unit, 08034123725, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Nigeria

HONOURS AND AWARDS

Florence Nightingale Award for the 2nd best graduating student at Edo State University, Nursing Science Department 2023, Gabriel Victoria Foundation Award – Best Outstanding Award, Maternal and Child Health Clinical Posting May, 2021

PUBLICATIONS

  • Assessment of ClinicalChemistry Parameters and Viral Load of Hepatitis C Virus among Patients Infected with Hepatitis B Virus Attending Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching,Hospital (AE-FETHA). Adesola, E.A., Chidiebube, A. N., Oketa G.G., Edwin, I. E., Filicita, N. A. and Ikechukwu, I. E. (2023). Assessment of ClinicalChemistry Parameters and Viral Load of Hepatitis C Virus among Patients Infected with Hepatitis B Virus Attending Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching,Hospital (AE-FETHA), Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology, 40(1): 60-67
  • Prevalence of hepatitis B virus and HIV infections among pregnant women visiting healthcareinstitutions in Ebonyi State, Nigeria Nwuzo A.C., Emioye A.A., Moses I.B., Oketa G.G., Ugbo E.N., Agbom J.N.,Ariom, T.O., Okata-Nwali O.D., Ugadu I.O., Ayomoh E. (2020). Prevalence of hepatitis B virus and HIV infections among pregnant women visiting healthcare institutions in Ebonyi State. Journal of Scientific Research and Essays, 15(2):18-52

CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS

Conference and Presentation Book of Abstract /Proceeding of Conference and Presentation Oketa Goodnews Ginika: Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus and HIV Infections among Pregnant Women Visiting Healthcare Institutions within Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria” NIMR, 5th International Scientific Conference 2024, THHT18E02-12

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS SOFTWARE & PERSONAL SKILLS Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Power point, Interpersonal relationship skills, Leadership and Team player, Organizational skills, Machine Learning and, Java, PerkinElmer’s Harmony software, and Ability to work independently with little or no supervision, Ability to work extra hours if need arises.
  • PROFESSIONAL/HOSPITAL SKILLS Setting up of Hospital/Clinic training at Isialangwa, Abia State Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Skill (CPR & AED) Patient Assessment and Evaluation Medication administration IV therapy and Phlebotomy HIV counseling and testing Algorithm, PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION AND INDUCTION Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria’s Professional examination (NMCN/IND/23/263219)

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Case Manager Integrated Health Program (IHP) Feb.,- Nov., 2023, Ebonyi State, Nigeria Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). Data collection on regular basis Data validation Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) Jan.,-Dec., 2024 (Project Coordinator) Drugs distribution for People living with HIV (PLWHIV), Abia State, Nigeria
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