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VIVIAN CHINAEMEREM UKAEFU

Sunderland,United Kingdom

Summary

Conscientious Registered Mental Health Nurse with experience providing high-quality emergency and ongoing medical support for varied needs. Maintains outstanding care standards for positive patient outcomes. Builds rapport and relationships quickly for empathetic, responsive patient care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospiat Yaba
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2023 - Current
  • Communicated and collaborated with patients to plan, assess and evaluate effective care programmes.
  • Attended case conferences and meetings to assess treatment success rates.
  • Explained nature of emotional disturbances and emphasised need for treatment.
  • Consulted with healthcare team to assess and execute proper patient care plans.
  • Briefed patients regarding de-escalation methods to help manage emotions.
  • Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process.
  • Implemented essential legislation requirements to fellow team members for continued compliance.

Staff Nurse

Lagos State Health Service Commission
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2022 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
  • Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
  • Worked on a ratio of one nurse to [Number] patients, providing consistent and effective care.
  • Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
  • Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 40 patients per shift.
  • Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
  • Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
  • Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
  • Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
  • Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
  • Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.

Staff Nurse

Clinique De Mercy and Services, Gbagada
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2018 - 05.2020
  • Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Worked on a ratio of one nurse to [Number] patients, providing consistent and effective care.
  • Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
  • Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
  • Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
  • Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
  • Collected blood samples and prepared them for lab analysis.
  • Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
  • Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
  • Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
  • Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.

Staff Nurse

Samaria hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
07.2015 - 10.2018
  • Ago palace, okota, Lagos state, Assessing and planning nursing care requirements
  • Providing pre- and post-operative care
  • Monitoring and administering medication and intravenous infusions
  • Taking patient samples, pulses, temperatures and blood pressures
  • Writing records
  • Supervising junior staff
  • Providing emotional support to patients and relatives
  • Assisting surgeons in the theatre during surgery.
  • Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
  • Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
  • Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.

Education

Diploma - Nursing

School of Post Basic Psychiatric Nursing Aro
Abeokuta, Ogun State
05.2020 - 11.2021

Diploma - Nursing

School of Nursing Mbano joint hospital
Owerri, Imo State
09.2011 - 11.2014

GCSE - Sciences

Mother of Mercy Convent Secondary School
Owerri, Imo State
09.2004 - 06.2010

Skills

  • Multi-disciplinary team experience
  • Attentive listener
  • Clinical assessments
  • Dementia care
  • Adept in nursing code of practice
  • Mental health service provider
  • Risk management
  • Neonatal and maternity
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Medication administration
  • Equipment sterilisation
  • Room preparation
  • Charting and reporting
  • Staff performance evaluations
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Computerised charting specialist
  • Patient education
  • OR and A&E experience
  • Health assessments
  • Vital signs

Additional Information

  • . , Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Personal Details Driver's License: Cars , Eligible to work in the UK: No

Languages

English
Advanced

Timeline

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospiat Yaba
01.2023 - Current

Staff Nurse

Lagos State Health Service Commission
06.2022 - Current

Diploma - Nursing

School of Post Basic Psychiatric Nursing Aro
05.2020 - 11.2021

Staff Nurse

Clinique De Mercy and Services, Gbagada
05.2018 - 05.2020

Staff Nurse

Samaria hospital
07.2015 - 10.2018

Diploma - Nursing

School of Nursing Mbano joint hospital
09.2011 - 11.2014

GCSE - Sciences

Mother of Mercy Convent Secondary School
09.2004 - 06.2010

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