Hi, I’m
JENNIFER HELNI MALGWI
Registered Nurse
Abuja
Summary
A Compassionate and patient-centered Registered Nurse with over 12 years of progressive clinical experience delivering safe, evidence-based nursing care in medical-surgical settings. Licensed Registered Nurse in Nigeria and the United States with a Bachelor of Nursing Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, wound management, infection prevention and control, perioperative nursing support, emergency response, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality, culturally competent care while promoting patient safety and positive health outcomes. Currently completing RN registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing and Midwifery Regulators (NSNMR) through the expedited pathway.
Overview
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital
Staff Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
02.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and monitor changes in condition, promptly reporting findings to physicians.
- Administer medications and monitor for side effects, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
- Provide wound care, traction management, and post-operative nursing care.
- Assist during surgical procedures while maintaining aseptic techniques
- 230-bed tertiary hospital
Brookstone International FoundationAbuja, FCT
Nurse Part Time
08.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide community health education on disease prevention and wellness promotion.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Mentor junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
Multiclinic Specialist HospitalKaduna, Nigeria, Kaduna State
Nurse
11.2016 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff for timely interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections through effective practices.
- hourly glucose check
Greenfield Specialist Hospital
Staff Nurse
11.2015 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Delivered direct patient care including vital sign monitoring, wound dressing, and medication administration.
- Assisted surgical teams to support efficient and safe procedures.
- Maintained accurate nursing documentation and patient records.
- Provided health education to patients and caregivers to promote recovery and continuity of care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care.
- Assisting in orthopedic surgeries and wound /traction care.
- educating patients and assisting in manual lifting
Federal Teaching Hospital
Nurse
11.2015 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Provided patient education on disease prevention, health maintenance, and lifestyle modification.
- Mentored and trained student nurses to ensure compliance with clinical standards.
- Upheld departmental care standards, promoting patient safety and quality improvement.
- monitoring and care of patients on dialysis.
- escalating any issue to doctor on call in the course of dialysis.
- 180-bed teaching hospital
Skills Specialist Hospital
Staff Nurse
11.2014 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Performed nursing interventions including vital sign monitoring, wound care, specimen collection, and catheter insertion.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgical procedures and maintained sterile environments.
- nasogastric tube feeding for for unconscious and semi concious patients after neuro surgeries.
- close observation and monitoring of post ops
- assisting in placement of casts for orthopedic patients
- blood transfusion and monitoring for post ops
- Administered IV medications and supported airway management.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and disease management.
Multi Clinic Specialist Hospital
Staff Nurse
04.2014 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care including wound management and specimen collection.
- Monitored blood glucose levels and supported diabetic patients with insulin and dietary education.
- Promoted lifestyle modification strategies to improve long-term patient outcomes.
Education
Iconic Open UniversityAbuja
Postgraduate Diploma from Public Health
07-2026
Ahmadu Bello UniversityZaria, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
03-2015
Skills
Comprehensive patient assessment, triage, and care planning in acute and medical-surgical settings
Effective patient/family education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accurate clinical documentation using EMR systems
Hospice and palliative care
Wound Care
Blood transfusion
Effective interpersonal relationship
Patient education
Medication and IV administration
Emergency care
Home health care
Geriatric nursing
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) – Texas, USA (Active)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Staff Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Nurse Part Time
Brookstone International Foundation
08.2018 - Current
Nurse
Multiclinic Specialist Hospital
11.2016 - 07.2018
Staff Nurse
Greenfield Specialist Hospital
11.2015 - 09.2016
Nurse
Federal Teaching Hospital
11.2015 - 09.2016
Staff Nurse
Skills Specialist Hospital
11.2014 - 07.2015
Staff Nurse
Multi Clinic Specialist Hospital
04.2014 - 05.2015
Iconic Open University
Postgraduate Diploma from Public Health
Ahmadu Bello University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)