JOY UYELUMO UCHE
Makurdi
Summary
Caring, Hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with over 8years of experience in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Federal Medical Centre
Makurdi
02.2019 - Current
- Provide patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
- Perform triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and assistance with medical procedures.
- Document patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provide emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Coordinate discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Act as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Administer oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Deliver information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Anc/Gynae Clinic Charge Nurse
Pishon Women Clinic
Makurdi, Benue Sate
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Responsible for Pre-natal, Anti-natal and post-natal with HIV counseling/lecturing; counseled an average of 10 patients daily
- Coordinated daily clinical services and attend to patient complaints
- Identified clients for family planning, counseled with consultants and prepared patients for appropriate procedures
- Identified/managed emergency cases and high risk patients to give immediate intervention
- Kept records of tetanus toxoid given, and antenatal/gynea patients for scheduled visits Coordinated admission processes (In and Out-patients), major and minor procedures
- Carried out nursing procedures (wound dressing, Pap smear, speculum examination) on out- patient basis
- Conducted general examinations and collected baseline health data from patients
- Coordinated activities carried out in the clinic; this included creating conducive environments for consultant.
Registered Nurse
Pishon Women Clinic
Benue, Makurdi
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Gave emergency treatments when necessary to adults and pediatric patients
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Volunteer Nurse
Pro-health International, Africa
Jos Plateau State
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Ensured and created good working environments for Operation Rooms (OR) staff; this included setting up adequate instruments for surgical procedures
- Controlled and coordinated activities carried out in the theatre
- Implemented and ensured proper infection control measures
- Assisted surgeons when necessary in carrying out surgical procedures
- Ensured completeness and the safe delivery of instruments and equipment back to the headquarters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Babcock Univerisity
Ilishan Remo, Ogun State08-2009
Skills
- Patient Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Case Management
- Care Planning
- Emergency Response
- Electronic Health Records Management
- ADL Assistance
- Wound Care
- Healthcare billing
- Patient Relations
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- BLS Certification – 2024
- Certified CPR, AED and First Aid – 2024
- Food Safety and Hygiene Training – 2024
- Registered Midwife License- 2011
- Registered Nurse License – 2009
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Federal Medical Centre
02.2019 - Current
Anc/Gynae Clinic Charge Nurse
Pishon Women Clinic
01.2012 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
Pishon Women Clinic
01.2011 - 01.2012
Volunteer Nurse
Pro-health International, Africa
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Babcock Univerisity
- BLS Certification – 2024
- Certified CPR, AED and First Aid – 2024
- Food Safety and Hygiene Training – 2024
- Registered Midwife License- 2011
- Registered Nurse License – 2009
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