Joy Orisakwe RN,RM,RAEN,BNSC
Nursing
Nigeria
Summary
Hands-on Registered Nurse showcasing 18-year career history overseeing triage and coordinating care in busy hospital setting. Known for having the poise and polish to professionally handle difficult personalities and remaining calm in stressful situations. Cultivating lasting relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and other stakeholders through effective communication, dynamic time management and team work.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Ikeja
01.2021 - Current
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Ikeja
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Ikeja
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Staff Nurse
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Ikeja
02.2008 - 11.2011
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Staff Nurse Paediatrics
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Ikeja
07.2004 - 01.2008
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Education
BNSC - Nursing Science
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomosho Oyo State Nigeria 01.2023
Registered Accident And Emergency Nurse - Accident And Emergency Nursing
School of Post Basic Nursing Luth
Idiaraba Lagos State Nigeria 11.2012
Registered Midwife - Midwifery
School of Midwifery Holy Rosary Hospital
Waterside Anambra State Nigeria 03.2003
Registered Nurse - Nursing
School of Nursing, Joint Hospital
Amaigbo Imo State Nigeria 11.2001
Skills
- Patient Stabilization
- EMR Systems
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Prioritizing Patients
- Privacy and Confidentiality
Certification
Basic life support (AHA) 2022
Neonatal resuscitation AHA 2021
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of five staff members.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Ikeja
01.2021 - Current
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Ikeja
01.2018 - 12.2020
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Ikeja
01.2013 - 12.2017
Staff Nurse
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Ikeja
02.2008 - 11.2011
Staff Nurse Paediatrics
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Ikeja
07.2004 - 01.2008
BNSC - Nursing Science
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Registered Accident And Emergency Nurse - Accident And Emergency Nursing
School of Post Basic Nursing Luth
Registered Midwife - Midwifery
School of Midwifery Holy Rosary Hospital
Registered Nurse - Nursing
School of Nursing, Joint Hospital
Basic life support (AHA) 2022
Neonatal resuscitation AHA 2021
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