OWARONE TORITSEJU
Lagos
Summary
Registered Nurse with 6+ years of clinical experience, including 3 years in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and strong expertise in Quality Improvement and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). Proven ability to lead infection surveillance, support outbreak investigations, and ensure compliance with international standards including JCI. Skilled in clinical audits, patient safety initiatives, and data-driven quality improvement. Holds conditional nursing license in Nova Scotia, Canada, and NCLEX certification.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6061
6061
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality & Infection Control Officer
Iwosan Lagoon Hospital
Lagos
01.2025 - Current
- Led infection prevention and quality improvement initiatives aligned with JCI standards
- Conducted clinical audits and compliance assessments, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions
- Monitored patient safety indicators and analyzed healthcare data to improve outcomes
- Coordinated incident reporting and root cause analysis for adverse events
- Trained healthcare staff on IPC protocols, hand hygiene, and safety practices
- Strengthened regulatory compliance and improved overall service delivery
ICU Nurse
Iwosan Lagoon Hospital
Lagos
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Delivered critical care to ICU patients with conditions including sepsis, respiratory distress, and post-operative complications
- Managed ventilated and sedated patients, including arterial lines and cardiac monitoring
- Administered IV medications, managed infusion drips, and maintained vascular access
- Assisted in intubation and provided tracheostomy care
- Performed patient assessments, admissions, discharge planning, and education
- Maintained 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio in a 14-bed ICU/HDU unit
- Equipment Used: Ventilators, infusion pumps, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, ECG machines, hemodialysis machines
Quality & Infection Control Officer
Grover Hospital
Lagos
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented IPC policies in line with WHO, CDC, and JCI standards
- Conducted surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
- Led outbreak investigations and infection control interventions
- Monitored PPE compliance, hand hygiene, and environmental sanitation
- Delivered staff training and mentorship programs on infection control practices
- Produced reports to support management decision-making
Healthcare Assistant
Inurseng Home Care
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported patient mobility, rehabilitation exercises, and daily care
- Conducted routine health checks and maintained care equipment
- Assisted in improving patient comfort and recovery
Nursing Officer II
BASEPA
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed post-surgical patients in a 40-bed surgical ward
- Administered medications and managed IV therapy
- Performed wound care and infection monitoring
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate patient care
NYSC Nurse
Bauchi Teaching Hospital
Bauchi
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided care in medical and surgical wards
- Participated in emergency/code situations
- Monitored patients and reported clinical changes
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care and documented in EMR systems
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology & Disease Control
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
NigeriaBachelor of Nursing Science -
Institut Pratique De Santé Publique
Niger RepublicDiploma in Public Health -
Institut Pratique De Santé Publique
Niger RepublicSkills
- Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
- Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
- ICU & Critical Care Nursing
- Clinical Audits & Compliance (JCI Standards)
- HAI Surveillance & Outbreak Investigation
- Incident Reporting & Root Cause Analysis
- Ventilator & Life Support Management
- Healthcare Data Analysis & Reporting
- Staff Training & Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- NCLEX (Registered Nurse – Passed)
- Patient Safety – Johns Hopkins University, 01/01/25
- EMT – University of Colorado System
- Trauma & Emergency Care – University of Colorado System
- Infection Control & Barrier Precautions, 01/01/24
- Child Abuse Identification & Reporting, 01/01/24
- Quality Patient Safety & Healthcare Standards, 01/01/24
- Basic ECG Certification, 01/01/21
- Emergency Care Provider (ECP), 01/01/21
- National TB & Leprosy Training, 01/01/21
- Registered Nurse (RN), Active
- Conditional License, Nova Scotia College of Nursing, Canada
- Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR & AED, 01/01/21
- Implementing a Hand Hygiene Program- April 2026
- Identify Patient Correctly- April 2026
- Implementing a Fall Prevention Program-April 2026
- Building The Safety of High-Alert Medications ( HAMs)- April 2026
- Implementing an Isolation Program- April 2026
- Foundations of Healthcare Quality Management- April 2026
- Incident Management System-April 2026
- Performance Management System- April 2026
- Prevention and Control of Infection (PCI) in Healthcare Facilities.- April 2026
References
Available upon request
Emr Experience
Experienced
Language
English (Fluent)
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Quality & Infection Control Officer
Iwosan Lagoon Hospital
01.2025 - Current
ICU Nurse
Iwosan Lagoon Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2025
Quality & Infection Control Officer
Grover Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2023
Healthcare Assistant
Inurseng Home Care
12.2021 - 03.2022
Nursing Officer II
BASEPA
02.2020 - 11.2021
NYSC Nurse
Bauchi Teaching Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology & Disease Control
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
Institut Pratique De Santé Publique
Diploma in Public Health -
Institut Pratique De Santé Publique