Jennifer Godwin
Owerri,Nigeria
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in enhancing patient outcomes through thorough assessments and effective medication administration. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement tailored care plans while maintaining accurate electronic health records and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Government House clinic
Owerri, Imo State, NG
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care by assessing needs, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs effectively.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care, ensuring tailored approaches for each assigned patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and execute comprehensive care plans, enhancing patient outcomes across diverse populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering improved understanding of medical conditions and treatments.
- Conducted routine health screenings and assessments, providing early detection and intervention for various health issues.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Managed patient records using electronic health systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patients' rights by actively listening to concerns and addressing their needs. and values by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Participated in community outreach programs by distributing health resources and information to underserved populations., promoting health awareness and access to medical services for underserved populations.
Registered Nurse
National Obstetric Fistula center
Abakaliki/ Ebonyi state, NG
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next steps in treatment plan.
- Evaluates healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Confers with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advises patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Advocates for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Facilitated patient-centered practices, collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance care delivery.
Volunteer Nurse
Madonna University Teaching Hospital
Elele, Nigeria
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients swiftly and deliver timely treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Coordinated care for patients undergoing various therapies and procedures to ensure continuity and quality of treatment.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment options, disease management, and lifestyle modifications to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Conducted female catheterization and insertion of suppositories.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patients' treatment charts to reflect current medical information.
- Sterilized Instruments prior to surgery and after surgery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Madonna University
Elele, Rivers State , Nigeria 11.2018 - 08.2023
Senior School Leaving Certificate - WASSCE
Annunciation Secondary School
Abakaliki/ Ebonyi state, Nigeria 09.2013 - 01/2016
Skills
- Analytical & Critical thinking
- Team work and Collaboration
- First Aid skills
- Interpersonal relation
- Active Listening
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plan development
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- AED & First Aid
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
References
- Mrs. Chukwu Chinenye, Head of Nursing Department, Madonna University Elele, +234 813 077 1163
- Mrs. Uguru Agnes, Preceptor, +234 813 077 1163
- Mr. Jacob, NANNM Chairman, Abakaliki Council, +234 806 458 8591
Skills
90, 90, 95, 90, 95
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Government House clinic
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
National Obstetric Fistula center
07.2024 - 07.2025
Volunteer Nurse
Madonna University Teaching Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Madonna University
11.2018 - 08.2023
Senior School Leaving Certificate - WASSCE
Annunciation Secondary School
09.2013 - 01/2016