Rachael Olatubi
Registered Nurse
Lagos
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 4 years of clinical experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Ward Nurse
Best Hope Hospital
Lagos
02.2023 - Current
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Best Hope Hospital
Lagos
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked as first assist during surgical procedures, as well as performing suturing and overseeing recovery.
- Achieved optimal outcomes for patients by collaborating successfully with surgeons and healthcare teams to perform safe operations.
- Collaborated with surgery manager to assist with room prep and restoration for surgical procedures.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Verified identity of patient or operative site.
- Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Perioperative Nurse
Best Hope Hospital
Lagos
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
- Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
- Assisted with or initiated emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and shock.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Best Hope Hospital
Lagos
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
School Nurse
Edgewood College
Lagos
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Write care plans and coordinate the care of students with acute or chronic health condition.
- Supporting holistic assessment of young people's mental health and wellbeing needs, and providing mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention approaches.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for three schools of about 900 students.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
Dermatology Nurse
JLT Specialist Clinic & Skin Centre
Lagos
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Karis Life Hospital, Diagnostic Centre
Ondo
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Obtaining and documenting patient's medical history during admission procedure
- Rendering holistic care to both in-patients and out-patients
- Administration of medications and intravenous therapy according to the hospital's policy
- Treating patients' health information confidentially
- Assessment of patient's vital signs
- Assist patient in discharge process so as to ensure continuity of care after discharge.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Student Nurse
University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State
Ondo
12.2017 - 11.2020
- Administration of medications and intravenous therapy under supervision.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Administered CPR to patients in cardiac arrest following American Heart Association Standards.
- Employed knowledge in growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to age of patients.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Ondo State School of Nursing
Ondo State, Nigeria 10.2017 - 11.2020
Secondary School Leaving Certificate -
Saint Louis Girls Grammar School
Ondo State, Nigeria 09.2009 - 06.2015
Primary School Leaving Certificate -
Aratusin Community Primary School
Ondo State, Nigeria 01.2008 - 03.2008
Saint Louis Nursery and Primary School
Ondo State, Nigeria 01.2002 - 08.2008
Skills
Confidentiality
ICT compliant
Patient education
Medication and IV administration
Intake and discharge
Newborn care
Vaccine administration
Infection control measures
Patient Management
Emergency Procedures
Patient counseling
Direct Patient Care
EMR / EHR
Wound Care
Strong clinical judgment
Intravenous therapy
Clinical management
Lab result interpretation
Physical assessments
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Family Education
Medical Records Management
Patient discharge
Perioperative nursing
General surgery
Active Listening
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Communication
Teambuilding
Dependable and Responsible
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) Certificate
Professional Certifications
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Ward Nurse
Best Hope Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Best Hope Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2023
Perioperative Nurse
Best Hope Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Best Hope Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2022
School Nurse
Edgewood College
09.2021 - 01.2022
Dermatology Nurse
JLT Specialist Clinic & Skin Centre
05.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse (RN) Certificate
02-2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Karis Life Hospital, Diagnostic Centre
01.2021 - 04.2021
Basic Life Support
04-2020
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
04-2020
Student Nurse
University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State
12.2017 - 11.2020
Diploma - Nursing
Ondo State School of Nursing
10.2017 - 11.2020
Secondary School Leaving Certificate -
Saint Louis Girls Grammar School
09.2009 - 06.2015
Primary School Leaving Certificate -
Aratusin Community Primary School
01.2008 - 03.2008
Saint Louis Nursery and Primary School
01.2002 - 08.2008