ABIMBOLA KAYODE-AKANO
Basingstoke
Summary
I am a passionate and competent Adult Registered nurse with over ten years of clinical experience in both medical and surgical nursing. Fully committed to the prioritization of patient's care and safety. In addition, I possess remarkable interpersonal relationship, communication and time management skills and an active team player. I continually strive and invest in self and professional development in order to keep up to date with current practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Staff Nurse
Basingstoke And North Hampshire Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Served as advocate for patients by communicating their needs to physicians, ensuring proper treatments were provided when required.
- Streamlined pre-operative preparations, ensuring patients were ready for their procedures in timely manner.
- Educated patients on postoperative care, promoting faster healing times and better long-term outcomes.
- Managed 12 bedded surgical ward with allocation of 4 patients to one nurse
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient experience within surgical department.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by addressing concerns promptly and providing compassionate care at all times.
- Care of patient on central venous catheter and peripherally inserted catheter
- Management of patient who had just undergone Total Knee and Hip Replacement
Staff Nurse
ROYAL HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HOSPITAL
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed 27-bedded ward with allocation of about 6-8 patients to one nurse
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Care of patients requiring the use of CPAP and Bi-PAP
NURSING OFFICER, MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Total Exploration and Production Company
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Produced detailed care plans for patients and maintained up-to-date information, checking every 30 minutes
- Maintained first-class patient care with proven track record of building relationships
- Worked with Nurse Supervisor to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans
- Blood glucose monitoring, Venupuncture and securing of Intravenous access, Nebulization and maintenance of patent airway, Assessment and management of different types of wound, Documented all therapies, to keep patient charts up-to-date
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients as well as strict adherence to infection control procedures
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Suctioning of patient airway and care of patient with tracheostomy tube
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
STAFF NURSE, MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Sterling Health managed care services
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Performed accident prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety
- Cannulation and securing of IV access, Suturing of wounds, Assessment and management of any type of wound, Collated data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality and respect
- Assessed patient wellbeing within 15-minute timeframe, creating detailed management plans for cohesive care
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts
- Administered non-medication IV fluids and maintained IV flow rates.
STAFF NURSE
Total Health Trust Ltd.
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files
- Administration of medications through oral, intramuscular and intravenous route
- Administered care to patients in a 6-bedded capacity
- Cannulation and securing of Intravenous access, Observation of patient's vital signs and prompt report of any sign of deterioration
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
- Provided patients with health promotion, counseling and education
- Wound assessment and care
- Delivered excellent care and management of acute and chronic pain
- Assessed patients' overall health, identified needs and goals for treatment and connected them with ideal practitioners and treatments
- Assessed patient conditions and treated quickly.
REGISTERED STAFF NURSE, MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Redeemers Hospital
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Conducted administrative duties including budget monitoring, supply sourcing and sorting paperwork
- Appropriate delegation of duties
- Pre-operative management of patients including procedures like shaving
- Catheterization of both male and female patients
- Passing of nasogastric tube
- Feeding of patients through parenteral route
- Assessment, prevention and management of pressure sore
- Assessment and treatment of any kind of wound
- Blood glucose monitoring, Administration of medications through oral and parenteral routes
- Post-operative care of patients including procedures like assisted ambulation, pain management, wound care etc
- Administration of oxygen and maintaining patient airway
- Discharge planning and follow-up teachings
- Monitored the daily operations of healthcare institutions, quickly identifying defects and managing change
- Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective healthcare management.
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Chrisbo Medical Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Produced detailed care plans for patients and maintained up-to-date information, observing vital signs
- Bed bath for dependent patients, Tepid sponging of pyretic patients, Catheterization of male and female patients
- Administration of oxygen to dyspneic patients
- Administration and care of patients on blood transfusion
- Assisted surgeons with surgical procedures, including laparoscopy and caesarian section, with meticulous detail
- Worked with medical officers to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans
- Aseptic wound dressing
- Administration of medications via oral and parenteral route
- Proper positioning and care of pressure areas
- Documented all therapies to keep patient charts up-to-date.
Education
MBA - Health Administration
University of Sunderland
Sunderland, United Kingdom08.2024
Bachelor of Science - NURSING SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
Ibadan, Oyo01.2020
Diploma of Higher Education - NURSING SCIENCE
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL OF NURSING
01.2013
Skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Effective communication
- Cannulation
- Echocardiography
- Patient management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Attitude and confidence
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking and creative problem solving
- Professionalism
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability
- Initiative and strong work ethic
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite
- Patient Education
- Venepuncture
- Pain Management
Certification
- REGISTERED NURSE LICENCE, 2014, NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA
- REGISTERED MIDWIFE LICENCE, 2019, NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN NURSING SCIENCE, 2020, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA
- REGISTERED NURSE LICENCE, 2021, NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL, UK
- REGISTERED NURSE LICENCE, 2024, NCLEX, TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING, USA
certification
Immediate Life support, Resuscitation council Uk (February, 2024)
Timeline
Surgical Staff Nurse
Basingstoke And North Hampshire Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
ROYAL HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HOSPITAL
09.2021 - 09.2023
NURSING OFFICER, MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Total Exploration and Production Company
10.2020 - 07.2021
STAFF NURSE, MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Sterling Health managed care services
08.2016 - 01.2018
STAFF NURSE
Total Health Trust Ltd.
02.2015 - 07.2016
REGISTERED STAFF NURSE, MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Redeemers Hospital
07.2014 - 11.2014
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Chrisbo Medical Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2014
MBA - Health Administration
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Science - NURSING SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
Diploma of Higher Education - NURSING SCIENCE
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL OF NURSING
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