VERA IBEGBULEM
Lagos,Lagos
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in adult acute care, oncology, and mental health nursing. Proficient in IV therapy, medication administration, and infection control, maintaining high professional standards. Skilled in patient assessment and monitoring, with a focus on effective communication and emotional intelligence. Seeking to advance in specialized clinics dedicated to restorative care and palliative support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Clinical Experience - Registered Nurse Officer
Vima Hospital, Lagos
Ikorodu, Lagos
06.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care including vital signs monitoring, and assessments, med/IVs, assistance with medical procedures and emergencies management.
- Recorded patient data to maintain accurate medical records.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoting efficient healing processes.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management, facilitating effective self-care.
- Maintained strict infection control standards, minimizing risks of cross-contamination.
- Delivered life support using updated first aid and CPR training.
- Cared for patients with complex conditions, managing a high-volume caseload of up to 50 patients per shift.
- Rotated through pediatric, male medical, and female medical wards, gaining well-rounded clinical experience.
- Support emergencies including trauma, sepsis, and cardiac events.
- Assist surgical teams or Labor‑and‑Delivery units as needed
Nursing Officer
Vima Hospital
Ikorodu, Lagos
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Administered prescribed medications, enhancing management of chronic conditions.
- Monitored vital signs to uphold health standards for critically ill patients.
- Conducted regular ward rounds, anticipating complications and adjusting treatments accordingly.
- Organised health promotion activities, increasing awareness of preventative healthcare.
- Implemented effective infection control measures, significantly reducing hospital-acquired infections.
- Managed complex caseloads to ensure timely and appropriate patient treatment.
- Maintained accurate patient records, maximising data integrity.
- Collaborated with physicians and care teams to promote continuity of care.
Student nurse intern
Alaoji Health Center
Umuahia, Abia State
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Monitored vital signs to facilitate accurate patient assessments.
- Treated minor illnesses, including colds, measles, and allergies.
- Educated expectant mothers on prenatal care and nutrition.
- Enhanced patient communication to address diverse health concerns.
Student nurse - Psychiatry
School of Psychiatry
Umunneato , Abia State
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Delivered high-quality patient care, accelerating recovery process.
- Participated in mental health care, gaining exposure to psychotherapy and medication management.
- Assisted in implementing therapeutic interventions and monitored patient progress.
- Promptly reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science and Midwifery
Abia State University
Uturu, Abia State 09.2017 - 09.2022
Skills
- IV therapy and medication administration
- Infection control and hygiene standards
- Labor and delivery support
- Mental health nursing
- Health education and counseling
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Emotional intelligence and empathy
- Teamwork and leadership
- Cancer screening knowledge
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Oncology experience
- Time management expertise
- Professional conduct upholding
- Surgical pre-operation preparation
- ICU experience
- Patient-Focused listening
- Advanced life support
- Palliative care knowledge
- Emergency room competence
- Restorative care understanding
- Prioritising patient needs
- Dementia care
- Medication Administration
- Public speaking
- Phlebotomy
- Medical screening
- Prenatal care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Adult acute and critical care
- Special clinics
- Skilled cardiac care nurse
- Organisation and planning
- Team supervision
- Committed to compliance reporting
- Staff performance evaluations
- Rigorous handover summaries
- Culturally sensitive
- Infection Control
- IV drug therapy management
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- New-born education
- Active listening
- Antenatal ICU procedures
- Medication and IV administration
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Clinical Experience - Registered Nurse Officer
Vima Hospital, Lagos
06.2024 - Current
Nursing Officer
Vima Hospital
10.2022 - 05.2023
Student nurse intern
Alaoji Health Center
01.2022 - 02.2022
Student nurse - Psychiatry
School of Psychiatry
07.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science and Midwifery
Abia State University
09.2017 - 09.2022
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