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Olayinka Harrison

Registered Nurse
Lagos,Lagos

Summary

Professional nurse with versatility in clients care, offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Occupational Health Nurse

Multinational Technologies Limited
03.2018 - Current
  • Improved employee health by implementing comprehensive wellness programs - Healthy Living Awareness Program's for employees and their dependents.
  • Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.
  • Conducted regular health screenings to detect potential health issues early, including conducting annual medical checks, fitness checks, preschool fitness checks and general health certification for overall workforce wellbeing.
  • Performed monthly Hygiene Inspection to detect how food is handled, stored, cooked and disposed to prevent harm to the handler and consumer.
  • Alcohol Testing.
  • Managed immunization campaigns - COVID 19 Vaccination; significantly reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the company.

Also provided immunization for vaccine preventable diseases.

  • COVID 19 Clinic - Sampling, diagnosis, treatment on out-patient as well as on in-patient basis, contact tracing, follow up care and psychological care.
  • COVID 19 Quarantine - provided care for COVID positive patients without life threatening symptoms, during quarantine, provided quarantine kits and education on proper use; monitored daily quarantined patients to detect worsening of symptoms to necessitate admission, as well as provided follow up care after discharge.
  • Provided guidance on proper use of personal protective equipment, significantly reducing the risk of exposure to hazardous materials.
  • Provided trainings to newly recruited colleagues to the COVID Clinic on sampling, care of patients and significant others, follow up, psychological care etc.
  • Provided daily reports of COVID clinic to management (COVID Task Force), included results of all tests conducted, number of positive patients, number quarantined, location of quarantine and number discharged.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries (COVID) to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange expert medical treatment.

Intensive Care Nurse

Federal Medical Center
11.2015 - 03.2018
  • Provided emergency care and resuscitation of patients.
  • Guided patients, and reassured family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care of patient.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality intensive care for patients and monitoring vital signs.
  • Utilized advanced equipment and gadgets for continuous monitoring of critically ill patients - cardiac monitor, capnograph, mechanical ventilator etc. optimizing treatment effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and optimal results.

Nursing Officer II

Lagos State Primary Health Care Board
12.2013 - 11.2015
  • Development of micro-plan for routine immunization of children 5 years and below.
  • Vaccination of all vaccine preventable diseases for children 5 years and below as well as women of child bearing age.
  • Conducted safe deliveries of pregnant women.
  • Provided education and enlightenment for mothers on care of their children.
  • Performed outreach services for communities.
  • Prepared and collated reports monthly for the Local Immunization Officer.
  • Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting faster recovery times.

Registered Nurse

Reddington Mult Specialist Hospital
11.2009 - 03.2014
  • Provided general care of patients, on out-patient and in-patient basis, checking vitals, blood sugar, offering education etc.
  • Administered routine immunization.
  • Performed health screening for patients - cardiac evaluation by carrying out resting ECG, stress ECG and preparing patients for echocardiography.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Emergency resuscitation and care of critically ill.
  • Perioperative care of surgical patients

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Derby
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
09.2023

Registered Intensive Care Nurse - Intensive Care Nursing

School of Intensive Care Nursing
University Of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada
11.2012

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Lagos State School of Nursing
Ikoyi, Lagos
05.2009

West African Senior School Certificate - O-Level

West African Examination Council
Badagry, Lagos
12.2001

Skills

  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Drug Testing
  • Immunization Administration
  • Workplace Safety
  • Employee Health Programs
  • Documentation
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Certification

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)


Timeline

Occupational Health Nurse

Multinational Technologies Limited
03.2018 - Current

Intensive Care Nurse

Federal Medical Center
11.2015 - 03.2018

Nursing Officer II

Lagos State Primary Health Care Board
12.2013 - 11.2015

Registered Nurse

Reddington Mult Specialist Hospital
11.2009 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Derby

Registered Intensive Care Nurse - Intensive Care Nursing

School of Intensive Care Nursing

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Lagos State School of Nursing

West African Senior School Certificate - O-Level

West African Examination Council
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