Paul Tange Williams
Abuja
Summary
Registered Nurse specializing in preventive care and support, leading multidisciplinary teams to enhance wellness programs. Focused on coordinating compliance with clinical protocols and implementing data-driven strategies to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Officer, prevention care & support
Caritas Nigeria
Abuja
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinated compliance with PMTCT protocols, good clinical practices, and applicable regulations.
- Implement data-driven differentiated case-finding strategies through the mapping of targeted populations using Small Area Estimate (SAE) data, reverse mapping of TX_NEW, historical program data to identify LGAs, wards and communities with high prevalence, and population subgroups within SNUs with case-finding gaps.
- Ensure and strengthen the use of Recency Testing and data across all testing platforms.
- Ensure the use of efficient and effective case finding interventions for optimal yield.
- Ensure and strengthen Safe and ethical index testing, PITC, use of RST across all testing platforms.
- Carry out periodic Safe and Ethical Index Testing assessment across testing platforms.
- Establish and strengthen retention structures across facilities to ensure <1% IIT
- Ensure pre-appointment calls and follow-up client tracking after missed appointments.
- Support surveillance related activities in the state inclusive of but not limited to verbal autopsies and recency activities.
- Discuss the classification, testing and treatment of HIV exposed infants (HEIs), Syphilis exposed infants (SEIs), HIV and Syphilis antenatal clients with the consultant Obstetrician and Pediatricians ensuring a team approach to management.
- Facilitated periodic monitoring and quality control audits to ensure compliance and enhance service delivery.
- Followed up on implementation and evaluation of continuous quality improvement strategies, conducting needs assessments and providing targeted solutions aligned with program goals.
- Provide support services to preserve immune function, facilitate appropriate screening and prevention of opportunistic infections, and promote epidemic control.
- Ensured secure storage and management of PMTCT data to maintain confidentiality and integrity.
Senior Technical Associate
Caritas Nigeria
Abuja
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Coordinated and supervised Disease Prevention Assistants (LGA) in each Senatorial Zone as Zonal Team Lead.
- Lead COVID-19 case interviews and contact tracing in the zone to support the state’s COVID-19 response using a trauma-informed, culturally respectful approach that builds trust and facilitates the sharing of information.
- Oversaw Assistants and volunteers in case investigation and contact tracing, ensuring adherence to protocols and enhancing community trust.
- Managed Disease Prevention Assistants during case interviews and contact tracing in each LGA.
- Support the Case Investigators and Contact Tracers in the Senatorial Zone to conduct phone interviews with people diagnosed with COVID-19.
- Led capacity building sessions for LGA team and volunteers on COVID-19 activities and reporting tools, improving knowledge and reporting accuracy.
- Mentor the LGACs, VWS, and VCMs on COVID-19 activity implementation, documentation, and reporting, and maintain individuals’ privacy and confidentiality.
- Conducted routine monitoring of Case Investigators and Contact Tracers through calls, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with standards.
Technical Associate
Caritas Nigeria
Gombe State
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Elicit and reach out to contacts of newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases, providing recommendations around isolation and quarantine, assessing needs for services to support isolation and quarantine including medical care.
- Conduct COVID-19 activities in a timely manner to meet the project’s objective.
- Lead all activities for the education of individuals, faith groups and communities and others on the availability, types, safety and potency of available COVID-19 vaccine.
- Working with the Program Officer - Communication, coordinate the COVID-19 referral process at the community level.
- Ensured Community Volunteers (VCMs and Male Peer Educators) conducted referrals and tracked follow-ups to completion.
- Utilized training materials, curriculum, SOPs, and job aids for providers based on national guidelines and policies.
- Accurately document COVID-19 activities and submit timely reports to supervisor.
- Conducted advocacy visits to faith leaders and congregations in the Senatorial Zone to promote COVID-19 awareness and vaccine uptake.
- Participate in meetings/events relevant to the project and provide relevant technical contributions according to the Ministry of Health guidelines and PEPFAR policies.
- Collaborated with project staff across program areas to implement COVID-19 activities in the State under supervision of State Team Lead and coordination with departmental heads.
- Maintained proper use of PPE while performing procedures to prevent infections and disease transmission.
Stabilization Assistant
Plan International
Bennishelk
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Advised caregivers and family members on emotional and psychological care strategies to enhance patient support.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Evaluated skills of all nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Oversaw administration of all medications.
- Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care to support patient needs.
- Educated patients on therapeutic nutrition, ingredient selection, food preparation, and meal planning to promote healthier lifestyles.
- Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to tailor individualized eating and exercise plans.
- Referred patients to appropriate outpatient settings for additional diet education and support.
- Followed universal infection control procedures, including hand washing and hygiene practices, between patient care sessions.
Nursing Officer
Adamawa State Ministry of Health
Mubi and Mitchika LGA
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Conduct physical examination of perinatal, paediatric and adolescent clients in clinics and wards.
- Assist the specialist medical officer in conducting initial assessments of all newly referred HIV-positive and/or syphilis-reactive pregnant women in high-risk clinic.
- Counsel women and adolescents regarding HIV and Syphilis, conduct HIV and Syphilis testing, implications for their pregnancy, and the challenges of living with HIV.
- Assist with implementing standard operating procedures for the treatment and prophylaxis of pregnant women and point of care testing on the Labor Ward.
- Educate women on the benefits of antiretroviral prophylaxis and Syphilis treatment to promote informed health decisions.
- Assist the physician in assessing and preparing patients for HIV and Syphilis treatment and/or prophylaxis against HIV, Syphilis and opportunistic infections.
- Monitor clinical status and adherence to antiretroviral prophylaxis and Syphilis treatment, providing ongoing counseling and support during regular follow-up visits in high-risk antenatal clinics.
- Assess and assist in addressing potential barriers to adherence to antiretroviral therapy and Syphilis treatment.
- Monitor syphilis treatment and post treatment testing during pregnancy and/or postpartum.
- Administered treatment for HIV and Syphilis following established protocols.
- Ensure that other treatment is provided as indicated for complications of HIV, Syphilis or pregnancy.
- Follow up with patients, families, and support groups via telephone to ensure continuity of care.
- Interview and educate clients within the program, while maintaining the strictest confidentiality.
- Assist in performing testing (e.g., Rapid HIV and syphilis testing) for clients.
- Conduct post-test counseling with clients.
- Identify clinical signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS, Syphilis and related diseases and conduct necessary referral.
Clinical Nurse
Alliance Hospital Abuja
Garki
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Collaborated with doctors and specialists to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data, enhancing patient care plans and outcomes.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, disease management, and self-care practices.
- Counseled patients and families on treatment options, facilitating referrals to appropriate treatment facilities.
- Responded promptly to emergencies and changes in patient condition, ensuring timely intervention.
- Performed physical examinations, monitored vital signs, and assessed patient health needs.
- Supported the in-house doctor in delivering comprehensive patient care and clinical services.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Evaluated and refined nursing practices and processes, contributing to improved care delivery.
- Provided high-quality nursing care in line with ethical and professional standards.
- Facilitated patient referrals and transfers to partner hospitals.
- Conducted home visits and provided out-of-clinic services during organized events.
- Managed clinic consumables, including raising requests and maintaining drug registers.
- Adhered to ANA Code of Ethics for nurses and maintained confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters to protect human and legal rights of patient and family.
- Contributed to identifying and resolving clinical and administrative challenges within the unit.
Nurse Intern
Specialist Hospital
Yola North
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Applied clean dressings, slings, stockings and support bandages to protect patient wounds and prevent infections.
- Provided personal care to patients, enhancing comfort and dignity during bathing, dressing, eating, and hygiene tasks.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Documented nursing assessments comprehensively, contributing to continuity of care through accurate treatment records, medication logs, and discharge instructions.
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Advocated for patients' health, safety, and rights, ensuring quality care and support.
- Utilized wheelchairs and hospital beds to transfer patients from room to X-ray or lab.
Education
Master of Science - Child health nursing
University of Porthacourt
East-West Road, Opposite The Choba Area Police Com01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Oyo-ilorin Road,210214-Ogbomosho, Oyo State08-2023
High School Diploma -
College of Nursing And Midwifery Yola
Yola, Adamawa State11-2014
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Preventive Care Coordination
- Preventive Health Strategies
- Health Promotion Strategies
- Medication management
- Medical best practices
- Program evaluation
- EHR management
- Data Analysis
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
Certification
- Licensed - Registered Nurse
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CPR/AED/First Aid
- Blood borne pathogens
- Project and Facility Management
- PMD-pro
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
- Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Stepdown training of 11 Technical Assistants on COVID-19 contact tracing management and Message of Hope.
- Orientation training for community volunteers-CARESACT.
Training
- Covid-19 Contact Tracing and Management Training, Caritas Nigeria (Cares ACT PROJECT)/NCDC, 08/2021
- Training on RDT and Standard communication, CARITAS NIGERIA/GOMBE STATE, 09/2022
- Six Days Training on Inpatient management of Severe acute malnutrition with medical complications, WHO/BORNO STATE GOVERNMENT, 05/2021
- Training on Severe acute malnutrition with medical complication and Community management of acute malnutrition, Caritas Nigeria/WHO, 11/2019
- On Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), Caritas Nigeria, 01/2018
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Technical Officer, prevention care & support
Caritas Nigeria
02.2023 - Current
Senior Technical Associate
Caritas Nigeria
05.2022 - 12.2022
Technical Associate
Caritas Nigeria
08.2021 - 03.2022
Stabilization Assistant
Plan International
02.2019 - 09.2019
Clinical Nurse
Alliance Hospital Abuja
09.2016 - 12.2017
Nursing Officer
Adamawa State Ministry of Health
01.2016 - 06.2018
Nurse Intern
Specialist Hospital
11.2014 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Child health nursing
University of Porthacourt
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
High School Diploma -
College of Nursing And Midwifery Yola