Chidimma Ekeh
Manchester,United Kingdom
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with experience providing patient-centred care in hospital, clinical and Care home settings. Adaptable and results-driven and expertise in patient monitoring, clinical procedures, and collaborative care delivery. Efficient in prioritizing tasks in high-pressure environments. Strong communicator and team player, dedicated to promoting patient health and well-being while adhering to clinical best practices. Fully authorized to work in the UK.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Health care assistant
Mary Joseph
Romford, Havering
07.2024 - Current
- Ensured dignified personal hygiene for bed-bound patients while maintaining respect.
- Prepared nutritious meals to support balanced dietary intake for patients.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients and healthcare professionals.
- Monitored vital signs with meticulous attention to detail for accuracy.
- Facilitated daily living activities for elderly residents, improving quality of life in care homes.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies, ensuring uninterrupted care service provision during shifts.
- Documented patient progress meticulously, assisting medical staff with treatment planning.
- Coordinated social activities to promote interaction and foster community spirit among residents.
- Popularised health promotion campaigns by distributing literature and clearly explaining key messages.
- Delivered high-quality patient service through meticulous ward cleanliness.
- Provided basic health education to enhance self-care post discharge.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, alleviating minor discomforts promptly.
- Assisted in patient care, enhancing comfort and overall well-being.
- Managed challenging behaviours of dementia-affected individuals without using force or intimidation.
Registered nurse
Saints Michael and Rafael Hospital Asaba Delta Sta
Delta, Nigeria
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Assessed, planned, and implemented treatments prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Monitored patient vitals and critical signs to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with nurses and clinicians for effective communication and optimal care practices.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations following established procedures.
- Maintained strict infection control standards to minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and healthcare providers, fostering trust in care processes.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
- Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Monitored, assessed and recorded patient condition and coordinated patient discharge planning.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
- Changed bandages, catheters and tracheostomies on regular basis.
- Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic nursing approaches.
- Managed BiPAP, CPAP, IV PICC, central lines, media ports and peripheral lines accurately to avoid issues and enhance patient care.
- Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Informed patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and options, chronic disease management and wound management.
- Updated files using electronic health record management systems.
Education
1st level Registered Adult Nurse - Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Council
United KingdomBachelor degree in Nursing Science - Nursing
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Nigeria 10.2018 - 12.2023
Level 2 Extended Diploma - Health and Social Care
Manchester Adult Education Greenheys
Manchester 06.2024 - 06.2025
Basic Life Support -
Saints Michael and Rafael Hospital Asaba Delta State,
NigeriaVenipunture Training -
Saints Michael and Rafael Hospital Asaba Delta State,
Delta State, NigeriaSafeguarding Vulnerable Adults Training -
Saints Michael and Rafael Hospital Asaba
Delta State, NigeriaPressure Ulcer Prevention and management Training -
Saints Michael and Rafael Hospital Asaba
Delta State, NigeriaStroke Care Rehabilitation Training -
Saints Michael and Rafael Hospital Asaba
Delta State, NigeriaRisk Assessment Certification -
Chelsea Multi specialist Hospital
NigeriaGeneral data protection regulation (GDPR) Certific -
Chelsea Multi specialist Hospital
NigeriaCatheter Care Certification -
Chelsea Multi specialist Hospital
NigeriaDiabetes Management Training -
Chelsea Multi specialist Hospital
NigeriaDementia Management Training -
Chelsea Multi Specialist Hospital.
NigeriaSkills
- Patient assessment and vital signs monitoring skill
- Medication Administration skill
- Wound Care management skill
- IV Therapy
- Technical and electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Infection Control and Aseptic techniques
- Interpersonal and Communication
- Critical Thinking and Decision-Making skill
- Organizational and Leadership skill
- Time Management skill
- Elderly care proficiency
- Adapting to changing situations
- Catheter and wound care
Timeline
Health care assistant
Mary Joseph
07.2024 - Current
Level 2 Extended Diploma - Health and Social Care
Manchester Adult Education Greenheys
06.2024 - 06.2025
Registered nurse
Saints Michael and Rafael Hospital Asaba Delta Sta
06.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor degree in Nursing Science - Nursing
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
10.2018 - 12.2023
1st level Registered Adult Nurse - Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Basic Life Support -
Saints Michael and Rafael Hospital Asaba Delta State,
Venipunture Training -
Saints Michael and Rafael Hospital Asaba Delta State,
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Training -
Saints Michael and Rafael Hospital Asaba
Pressure Ulcer Prevention and management Training -
Saints Michael and Rafael Hospital Asaba
Stroke Care Rehabilitation Training -
Saints Michael and Rafael Hospital Asaba
Risk Assessment Certification -
Chelsea Multi specialist Hospital
General data protection regulation (GDPR) Certific -
Chelsea Multi specialist Hospital
Catheter Care Certification -
Chelsea Multi specialist Hospital
Diabetes Management Training -
Chelsea Multi specialist Hospital
Dementia Management Training -
Chelsea Multi Specialist Hospital.