NKIRU OBU
Abuja
Summary
Senior registered nurse with extensive experience in patient triage, vital signs monitoring, and venipuncture at Reliance Family Clinics. Demonstrated leadership skills by mentoring junior nurses and managing stock levels of medical supplies. Previous roles include Nurse/midwife at Garki Hospital, where expertise in midwifery and post-natal care was showcased, and National Youth Service Corp at Defence Medical Center, providing emergency care and first aid. Proficient in Electronic Medical Records with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Career goal: to continue delivering high-quality patient care while advancing clinical knowledge and leadership capabilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior registered nurse
Reliance Family Clinics
Abuja
01.2023 - Current
- Triage of patients in order of medical emergency.
- Vital signs and counselling of patients.
- Venipuncture and collection of samples and specimens in appropriate bottles.
- Nebulisation and catheterisation of patients.
- Family planning counselling and follow-up.
- Participated in immunisations and vaccination programmes for both adults and children.
- Managed stock levels of medical supplies and equipment, placing orders to ensure availability for patient care.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Shared clinical knowledge, skills and experience with junior nurses to achieve competent, high-performing mentorship programmes.
- Carried out thorough patient assessments, examining physical and mental condition to create strategic programmes of care.
- Maintained privacy and dignity of all patients to comply with confidentiality policies and guidelines, building trust and confidence.
- Undertook Nurse in Charge responsibilities, supporting clinic management in delivering smooth-running, quality clinical care.
Nurse/midwife
Garki Hospital
Abuja
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Displayed an excellent knowledge of nursing care methods, and procedures.
- Prepared patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns.
- Bathed, changed and fed disabled patients to ease comfort.
- Monitored women in labour, post-natal care, high-risk pregnancies, and post-surgeries.
- Administered medications, infusions, and injections to patients via prescribed routes.
- Monitored and received the delivery of babies, and cared for mother and child postnatally.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
- Educated patients and their families on disease prevention and health maintenance practices.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
National Youth Service Corp
Defence Medical Center
Asokoro
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided excellent clinical services for patients with diverse conditions.
- Immediate response to patients with emergency care, and first aid.
- Displayed excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
Nurse Intern
University of Abuja Teaching Hospital
Gwagwalada
01.2020 - 01.2021
- The use of the nursing process is an excellent and effective way of managing clients and patients.
- Provided high-quality care to approximately 10 patients daily.
- Care of patient on nasogastric tube, Foley catheter.
- Administration of oxygen and monitoring of saturation.
- Immediate response and care for accident victims.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Delivered newborn care advice to new parents, focusing on feeding and bathing techniques.
- Acquired new skills by shadowing senior staff.
Education
Registered Midwife Certificate - Nursing
University of Jos
Plateau, Nigeria2020
Bachelor's degree - nursing science
University of Jos
Plateau, Nigeria2019
Registered Nurse Certificate -
University of Jos
Plateau, Nigeria01-2018
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Islamic Orientation Secondary School
Barkin Ladi, Plateau, Nigeria2010
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent venepuncture and phlebotomy skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Strong knowledge of the use of Electronic Medical Records and Internet utility
- Ability to work with or without supervision
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Professional Development
- Sickle Cell Disease: Acute Management in Children and Adolescents, World Continuing Education Alliance CPD Platform, 2023
- Supporting Patients in Shared Decision making in Clinical Practice, World Continuing Education Alliance CPD Platform, 2023
- Introduction to WHO Labour Guide, World Continuing Education Alliance CPD Platform, 2023
References
- Dr. Godwin Achema Ph.D, M.Sc, BNsc(Hons),R.N, Dean, Department of Nursing Sciences UNIJOS, achemagoddi@gmail.com
- Itohan Omokhegbe BNsc, R.N, R.M, USRN, UKRN, Lead Nurse, Reliance Family Clinics, Nigeria, itohan@getreliancehealth.com
Interests
Reading Cooking Research Travelling
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Igbo
Advanced
C1
Hausa
Intermediate
B1
Interests
- Reading
- Travelling
- Cooking
- listening to music
Timeline
Senior registered nurse
Reliance Family Clinics
01.2023 - Current
Nurse/midwife
Garki Hospital
07.2022 - 03.2023
National Youth Service Corp
Defence Medical Center
02.2021 - 07.2022
Nurse Intern
University of Abuja Teaching Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Midwife Certificate - Nursing
University of Jos
Bachelor's degree - nursing science
University of Jos
Registered Nurse Certificate -
University of Jos
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Islamic Orientation Secondary School