TOPE OJOMO
Benin City,Nigeria
Summary
Registered Nurse and Perioperative Nurse with over 8 years of hospital experience in surgical, medical and patient-care environments. Highly skilled in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative nursing, infection control, patient safety, and interdisciplinary team collaboration. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure, follow clinical protocols, and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in high-volume clinical settings.
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Perioperative Nurse
Edo Specialists Hospital
Benin city, Nigeria
04.2021 - Current
- Prepare operating theatres for elective and emergency surgeries
- Perform pre-operative and post-operative patient care, including vital signs monitoring and pain management
- Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control standards
- Handle and label patient specimens correctly for laboratory analysis
- Assist surgical team during procedures, ensuring patient safety
- Wash, pack, and prepare instruments for sterilization
- Monitor patients intra-operatively to prevent thermal and mechanical injury
- Maintain concentration and precision during long procedures
- Prepared surgical instruments and ensured sterile conditions preoperatively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care plans effectively.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care and recovery expectations.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for procedures.
- Organized, implemented and appraised perioperative nursing care for each patient throughout entire surgery experience.
Registered Perioperative Nurse
Lily Hospitals Limited
Benin City, Nigeria
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Prepared surgical instruments and ensured sterile conditions preoperatively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care plans effectively.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care and recovery expectations.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients before and after surgeries as needed.
- Individualized care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
- Organized, implemented and appraised perioperative nursing care for each patient throughout entire surgery experience.
- Delivered key information to patients and caregivers to prepare for operations, side effects and expected recovery process.
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room by providing sterile technique when handling instruments or supplies.
- Assessed the physical and psychological status of surgical patients prior to surgery.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to advances in perioperative nursing practice.
- Provided emotional support to family members prior to, during, and after surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse (Surgical Unit)
Anna Maria Hospital
Lekki, Nigeria
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted in operating theatre setup and surgical procedures
- Provided recovery-room care, monitoring vital signs and patient stability
- Educated patients and families on medication, recovery and infection prevention
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation
Registered Nurse
Wellspring University
Benin City, Nigeria
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Conducted patient admission assessments and ongoing monitoring
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders
- Maintained accurate patient records and charts
- Provided health education to patients and caregivers
Student Nurse
St. Augustine Medical Centre
Edo State, Nigeria
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided basic patient care under supervision
- Delivered health education on tuberculosis prevention and treatment
- Assisted with infection control and hospital hygiene protocols
Student Nurse (Medical Attachment)
Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital
Benin City, Nigeria
01.2015
- Assisted with bedside nursing care, medication administration, wound care and vital signs
- Performed pre-operative and post-operative nursing
- Participated in cardiac monitoring, traction, immobilization and IV therapy
- Supported discharge planning and patient follow-up
Education
Registered Perioperative Nurse -
University of Benin Teaching Hospital
Benin City, NigeriaRegistered Nurse Certificate -
Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital
Okada, NigeriaSenior Secondary School Certificate (O-Level) -
Springfield High School
Edo State, NigeriaSkills
- Perioperative & Surgical Nursing
- Pre-operative and Post-operative Care
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care & Dressing
- Sterilization & Instrument Handling
- Vital Signs & Intake/Output Monitoring
- Patient & Family Education
- Documentation & Charting
- Team Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Wound suturing
References
Available upon request
Personal Information
Title: RN, RPON
Timeline
Registered Perioperative Nurse
Edo Specialists Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Registered Perioperative Nurse
Lily Hospitals Limited
01.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse (Surgical Unit)
Anna Maria Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Wellspring University
01.2015 - 01.2017
Student Nurse (Medical Attachment)
Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital
01.2015
Student Nurse
St. Augustine Medical Centre
01.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Perioperative Nurse -
University of Benin Teaching Hospital
Registered Nurse Certificate -
Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital
Senior Secondary School Certificate (O-Level) -
Springfield High School