Chidinma Okey Rita.
Margate,BDG
Summary
Passionate Nurse with Eleven (11) years of experience in diverse healthcare settings such as children Emergency, NICU, medical-surgical, out-patient care units. Distinguished understanding of pediatric facility procedures and providing best-in-class family and patient education. Competent in care plan development and implementation, patient care coordination and interdisciplinary teams collaboration. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in an advance technological health care setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Paediatric Emergency Nurse
East Kent University Hospital, NHS
Margate
11.2021 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Perform ECG on child with potential heart conditions or other diseases.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Ensured proper operation of equipment used in the emergency department such as EKG machines, defibrillators.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Collaborated with other departments within the health system to ensure continuity of care for all patients.
- Attended continuing education seminars related to advances in child care practice.
- Setting and care of patient on optiflow machine.
Registered Paediatric Nurse(Medical -surgical Unit
RNZ occupational health specialist Hospitals
Port Harcourt
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Assessment of patients and prioritize their needs.
- Care of post operative children , ensure patent airway and infection control.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Registered Paediatric Nurse(Medical-Surgical Unit
Merinda Specialist Hospitals
Port Harcourt
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Assessment of airway patency for post operative patients, wound cares, monitor vital signs, Transfusion of blood.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Paediatric Nurse (NICU)
Tehilla children Hospital
Port Harcourt
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Assessment of newborn in incubator, feeding, administration of medications.
- Oversaw newborn admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare newborn for procedures.
- Monitor preterm newborn on ventilator and CPAP machines.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality newborn care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Managed respiratory equipment such as ventilators and CPAP machines for critically ill neonates.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Reddington Hospital
Lagos
11.2017 - 09.2020
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families facing difficult decisions regarding their baby's condition.
- Attended continuing education seminars related to advances in neonatal care practices.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each infant based on assessment data and physician orders.
- Insertion of NGT and N.G tube feeding.
- Checked on newborn regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Managed respiratory equipment such as ventilators and CPAP machines for critically ill neonates.
- Monitor newborn on ventilator and set up CPAP for newborn with respiratory disease.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures such as resuscitations
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections among patients in NICU setting.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Educated parents on topics such as nutrition, breastfeeding techniques, homecare instructions.
Registered Nurse
Victoria Hospital
Enugu
03.2013 - 09.2015
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently for record keeping.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Pediatric Nursing
Paediatric Critical Care Study Day
East Kent Hospital NHS (Ashford)10-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Pediatric Nursing
Paediatric Immediate Life Support Cours
East Kent Hospital NHS(QEQM)04-2023
Paediatric Critical Care Course - Pediatric Nursing
Evalina Children Hospital
London, United Kingdom 03-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Pediatric Nursing
Spotting The Sick Child
Online Training 02-2023
Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing Science
St Monica University,
Buea, Cameroon12-2019
Registered Paediatric Nurse. - Pediatric Nursing
Paediatric Nursing Studies, ( At Rivers State)
University Of Port Harcourt,Teaching Hospital, 11-2016
Registered Nurse - Nursing
School of Nursing (Diploma)
University Of Nigeria Teaching, Enugu.11-2012
High School Diploma -
Idaw River Girls Secondary School
Enugu, Nigeria 07-2006
Some College (No Degree) - Advance Neonatal Critical Care Course
Delta State Teaching Hospital
Ughara, Delta10-2018
Skills
- Good communication
- Prioritization
- Delegation and Motivation
- Ventilator Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Care Assessment
- Decision-Making
- Training Staff
- Compassionate and Caring
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision and manager
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Could withstand some work pressures and provide necessary solution where needed
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hobbies
- Reading and loves to learn new thing
- Recreational activities
- Travelling and Baking
Timeline
Registered Paediatric Nurse(Medical -surgical Unit
RNZ occupational health specialist Hospitals
08.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Paediatric Nurse(Medical-Surgical Unit
Merinda Specialist Hospitals
04.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Paediatric Nurse (NICU)
Tehilla children Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Paediatric Emergency Nurse
East Kent University Hospital, NHS
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, NICU
Reddington Hospital
11.2017 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Victoria Hospital
03.2013 - 09.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Pediatric Nursing
Paediatric Critical Care Study Day
Some College (No Degree) - Pediatric Nursing
Paediatric Immediate Life Support Cours
Paediatric Critical Care Course - Pediatric Nursing
Evalina Children Hospital
Some College (No Degree) - Pediatric Nursing
Spotting The Sick Child
Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing Science
St Monica University,
Registered Paediatric Nurse. - Pediatric Nursing
Paediatric Nursing Studies, ( At Rivers State)
Registered Nurse - Nursing
School of Nursing (Diploma)
High School Diploma -
Idaw River Girls Secondary School
Some College (No Degree) - Advance Neonatal Critical Care Course
Delta State Teaching Hospital
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