Judith Ibrahim Gimba
FCT
Summary
Compassionate Nephrology Nurse with background in providing high-quality care for patients suffering from kidney diseases. Notable strengths include dialysis management, patient education, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to positively impact patient outcomes by implementing individualized care plans and promoting lifestyle changes beneficial to renal health. Skilled in utilizing latest nephrological nursing techniques to enhance patient comfort and improve overall health status.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nephrology Nurse
Zenith medical and kidney center
Abuja
09.2025 - Current
- Educated patients about kidney disease management and treatment options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Monitored vital signs pre, intra and post dialysis treatments and adjusted settings as needed.
- Assisted physicians during diagnostic tests such as ultrasound scans or biopsies related to kidney diseases.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members on planning, implementing and evaluating care plans for nephrology patients.
- Advised patients on positive health choices such as improved nutrition to reduce symptoms and slow disease progression.
- Performed dialysis, plasmapheresis and continouse renal replacement therapy for patients with acute or chronic renal failure.
- Took blood samples for lab investigations such as E/U/Cr, BUN and CRP.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress and plan further course of treatment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Staff Nurse
Plateau state hospitals management board
Jos
01.2020 - 08.2025
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Referred patients to teaching hospitals.
- Collaborated with other organizations on patients with communicable diseases.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Participated in training new staff on hospital policies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
Staff Nurse
Medicins sans frontiers (MSF), switzerland section.
Maiduguri
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Administered medications and treatments according to MSF protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted medical officers to carryout procedures.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Cared for patients with acute and chronic malnutrition according to MSF procedures
- Performed inventory of medications and equipment.
- Follow up patients after discharge.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
Education
Nursing Specialty. - Nephrology
School of Post Basic Nephrology Nursing JUTH
Jos, Plateau-Nigeria 10.2023 - 11.2024
Basic Nursing - Nursing
College of Nursing, Murtala Muhammed Teaching Hospital.
Jos, Nigria 10.2013 - 11.2016
Salama High School
Jos, NigeriaSkills
- EHR documentation
- Hemodialysis
- Continous renal replacement therapy
- Plasmapheresis
- Peritoneal dialysis
- health education
- infection control
- emergency response
- patient advocacy
- effective communication
- training facilitation
- problem solving
Languages
English
First Language
Hausa
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- Registered Nephrology Nurse
- Registered Nurse
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nephrology Nurse
Zenith medical and kidney center
09.2025 - Current
Nursing Specialty. - Nephrology
School of Post Basic Nephrology Nursing JUTH
10.2023 - 11.2024
Staff Nurse
Plateau state hospitals management board
01.2020 - 08.2025
Staff Nurse
Medicins sans frontiers (MSF), switzerland section.
07.2017 - 11.2019
Basic Nursing - Nursing
College of Nursing, Murtala Muhammed Teaching Hospital.
10.2013 - 11.2016
Salama High School