Mimi Terungwa
Municipal ,Fct Abuja Nigeria
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant and caregiver with hands-on experience in delivering compassionate care to patients in both home and clinical environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Certified in phlebotomy, with strong abilities in safe and accurate blood collection. Committed to promoting patient comfort, dignity, and overall well-being.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Henks Laboratory
Abuja, Nigeria
04.2025 - Current
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions and provided immediate care as needed.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
- Educated patients on specimen collection procedures and post-draw care.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Participated in continuing education to stay current with phlebotomy practices.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
Nursing Assistant Intern
Tolbert Specialist Hospital, Gaduwa Estate, Fct Abuja Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Transported patients from one department to another using wheelchairs or stretchers in a safe manner.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Responded promptly to call lights or requests from patients while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Provided support to nursing staff in the implementation of patient treatment plans.
- Encouraged active participation from families when making decisions regarding patient care plans.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to patients during difficult times.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Supported the delivery of medications, treatments, and other medical interventions according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs regularly for any indications of changes in health status or potential complications.
Caregiver
Tolbert Specialist Hospital, Gaduwa,fct, Abuja
Fct, Abuja, Nigeria
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Education
Diploma - Nursing Assistant
Medscholar Academy
Abuja04-2025
Diploma - Nursing And Patient Care
ALISON
Online03-2025
Diploma - International Healthcare Administration
LA Plage Meta Verse
Nigeria/United Kingdom08-2023
Higher National Diploma - Production And Operations Management
Kaduna Polytechnic Kaduna
Kaduna03-2014
National Diploma - Textile And Fashion Design
Kaduna Polytechnic Kaduna
Kaduna08-2010
Skills
- Patient care
- First Aid, CPR, and AED
- Manual Handling
- Infection control
- Basic Life support
- Drug administration and handling
- Bowel movement aid
- Care plan development
- Team collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Communication
Certification
- First Aid/CPR - MEDSCHOLAR ACADEMY
- Phlebotomy (Venupuncture and Cannulation) - GRAMMARTORIAL EDUCATION
- Basic Life Support - ALISON
- Infection and Prevention Control Masterclass - ALISON
- Fundamentals of Health and Social Care - ALISON
- CPR, AED, FIRST AID - ALISON
- Phlebotomy, Venupuncture and Specimen Handling - ALISON
- Safe Handling and Administration of Medication - ALISON
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Henks Laboratory
04.2025 - Current
Nursing Assistant Intern
Tolbert Specialist Hospital, Gaduwa Estate, Fct Abuja Nigeria
10.2024 - 02.2025
Caregiver
Tolbert Specialist Hospital, Gaduwa,fct, Abuja
03.2024 - 08.2024
Diploma - Nursing Assistant
Medscholar Academy
Diploma - Nursing And Patient Care
ALISON
Diploma - International Healthcare Administration
LA Plage Meta Verse
Higher National Diploma - Production And Operations Management
Kaduna Polytechnic Kaduna
National Diploma - Textile And Fashion Design
Kaduna Polytechnic Kaduna