CHIBUIKE PRINCE NJOKU
Workington ,Cumbria
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with focus on patient-centred care and clinical excellence. Skilled in providing comprehensive nursing services and managing complex patient needs through evidence-based practices. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes and fostering supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered nurse
Highfield House Care Home
Whitehaven , Cumbria
11.2024 - Current
- Provide counseling and health care education to the residents.
- Providing bedside nursing care to residents, Dementia care, respite care and administering medications as prescribed
- Providing primary care procedures such as palliative care, End of Life Care , administering vaccines, wound dressing and pressure sore care to residents.
- Maintaining standard of care by providing emotional, psychological support to patient's and their families in my care.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Set appointments for medical care and maintained schedules.
- Championed mental health awareness amongst colleagues; broke down stigma attached to psychiatric illnesses in clinical setting.
- Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and informed them of patient care options.
- Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
Renal/Dialysis Nurse
ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST
Wolverhampton
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: Healthcare Level: NHS
- Bed Capacity: AUTHORIZED WITH 1000 BEDS
- I check and record patients' vitals, ensure that dialysis machines are set up correctly, and teach patients how to operate home dialysis machines
- I Ensure that hemo-dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly
- I monitor patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions
- I prepare and updating nursing care plans
- I Promptly notify the appropriate medical practitioner of any problems that occur during dialysis treatments
- I Work with the dialysis technicians to ensure that dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly
- I teach patients and their family members how to operate home dialysis machines should they decide on home dialysis therapy
- I educate patients on dialysis treatment options, kidney disease management, as well as suitable nutrition and exercise regimens.
- Assisted nephrologists in medical procedures, maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Monitored vital signs during dialysis treatment, responding swiftly to changes.
- Maintained accurate medical records for effective patient management.
Registered Nurse
BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED CARE HOMES
LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Healthcare Level: CARE HOME
- Carrying out admission, discharge and referral procedures
- Administration of prescribed medications.
- Provide counseling and health care education to the patients
- Providing bedside nursing care to patients, Dementia care, respite care and administering medications as prescribed
- Providing primary care procedures such as palliative care, End of Life Care , administering vaccines, wound dressing and pressure sore care to residents.
- Maintaining standard of care by providing emotional, psychological support to patient's and their families in my care.
- Provide a broad range of general nursing care services in areas of phlebotomy, syringe driver care, male and female catheterization, giving intravenous fluid, checking of blood glucose level, PEG tube feeding and perform urinalysis
- Collection of different specimens, labeling and sending to the laboratory and urine testing
- Providing care of equipments before and after use
- Promotion of trust values and collaboration with team members to enhance positive care outcomes.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
STAFF NURSE
FEDERAL NEUROPSYCHIATRY HOSPITAL
New Haven, Nigeria
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Hospital Level: TERTIARY HEALTH CARE
- Bed Capacity: AUTHORIZED WITH 800 BEDS.
- Prioritizes client’s needs and delegates aspects of nursing care to other nursing personnel within his/her scope of professional responsibility
- Conduct mental status examination and administer medications as instructed
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of each client in accordance with client’s individuality, abilities, culture and choices
- Assess and talk to patients about their problems and discuss the best way to plan and deliver their care
- Build relationships with patients to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns
- Ensure the correct administration of antipsychotics, antidepressants, sedative medication, including injections, and monitor the results of administration
- Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of their discomfort
- Help patients manage their emotions through de-escalation techniques, systematic desensitization and group therapy
- Prepare and participate in group and/or one-to-one therapy sessions, both individually and with other health professionals
- Provide evidence-based individual therapy, such as cognitive behavior therapy for depression and anxiety
- Organize social events aimed at developing patients' social skills and help to reduce their feelings of isolation
- Prepare and maintain patient records and produce care plans and risk assessments
- Make sure that the legal requirements appropriate to a particular setting or group of patients are observed
- Work with patients' families and caregivers, to help to educate them and the patient about their mental health.
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
Staff nurse
Oriegbu Hospital
Ezinihiite Mbaise, Imo State
12.2016 - 11.2019
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Worked on a ratio of one nurse to five patients, providing consistent and effective care.
Staff Nurse
Ebonyi State University Clinic
Abakaliki, Nigeria
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Stabilizing patients in diverse emergency situations at the Accident and Emergency unit.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
Education
B.Sc Nursing - undefined
Saveetha University
Thandallam, Tamilnadu 09.2010 - 09.2014
Skills
- First Aid certification
- Geriatric care knowledge
- IV and venepuncture certified
- Compassionate communication
- Checking oxygen levels
- Seizure management
- Pain management
- Palliative Care
- ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- Infection prevention and control
- Documenting vitals
- Clinical care
- Medical assessment
Custom
I assure the company that the data I have given on this application are complete and true.
Languages
Tamil
Elementary
A2
English
Advanced
C1
Accomplishments
Achieved First Class with Distinction in my final year Nursing Degree results, and was the Best Graduating Student of 2010-2014 B.Sc Nursing Class in Saveetha University Tamilnadu India.
Timeline
Registered nurse
Highfield House Care Home
11.2024 - Current
Renal/Dialysis Nurse
ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST
10.2023 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED CARE HOMES
01.2022 - 08.2023
STAFF NURSE
FEDERAL NEUROPSYCHIATRY HOSPITAL
12.2019 - 12.2021
Staff nurse
Oriegbu Hospital
12.2016 - 11.2019
Staff Nurse
Ebonyi State University Clinic
10.2015 - 11.2016
B.Sc Nursing - undefined
Saveetha University
09.2010 - 09.2014
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