Chimezie Malachy Nwabueze
Greenhithe
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Graduate Nurse (BSN), Peri-Anaesthetic & Recovery Practitioner with over 14 years of diverse clinical experience, including anaesthesia, recovery, acute medicine, emergency care, medical-surgical nursing, and critical care. Trained as a Registered Nurse and later qualified as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA, Post-Graduate in Nigeria), successfully transitioning into UK Acute Medicine, Emergency Department and perioperative practice through structured mentorship, the AFPP-approved Essential Anaesthetic Transition Programme (EATP), and completion of the Scottish Anaesthetic Framework. Experienced across medical-surgical nursing care, main theatres, day-care theatres, maternity theatres, and recovery units, with strong competencies in airway management, anaesthetic assistance, patient optimisation, and safe post-operative recovery. Recognised for excellent teamwork, adaptability, patient-centred care, and commitment to safety and clinical excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Anaesthetic & Recovery Nurse
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
04.2023 - Current
- Provide safe, effective anaesthetic support across main theatres, day-care theatres, and maternity theatres
- Perform airway management including adjunct selection, safe positioning, and emergency response
- Complete full anaesthetic machine checks, equipment setup, and preparation of drugs and consumables
- Deliver high-quality recovery care including pain management, PONV prevention, and temperature regulation
- Monitor vital signs, maintain accurate documentation, and escalate concerns promptly
- Support patient flow between theatres, recovery, and wards
- Collaborate with anaesthetists, ODPs, surgeons, and theatre teams to ensure safe surgical outcomes
- Maintain high standards of infection control and patient safety
- Completed full recovery competencies and airway management training
- Monitored patient recovery progress, ensuring adherence to care plans and protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' needs, adjusting care strategies as necessary for optimal healing.
Staff Nurse — Acute Medical Unit
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to acutely unwell patients
- Performed assessments, care planning, medication administration, wound care, and patient education
- Managed IV access, cannulation, phlebotomy, and emergency response
- Supported multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
- Ensured safe discharge planning and continuity of care
Certified Registered Nurse Anaesthetist (CRNA)
Lagos State Health Service Commission & Chevron Nigeria Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Conducted full pre-anaesthetic assessments including airway evaluation, ASA grading, and patient education
- Developed anaesthetic care plans and administered regional and total intravenous anaesthesia under supervision
- Performed anaesthetic machine checks and ensured equipment readiness
- Monitored patient responses intra-operatively and adjusted care as needed
- Delivered post-anaesthetic care including pain management and recovery monitoring
- Responded to emergencies including airway compromise and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Provided ambulance escort services for critically ill patients
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe surgical outcomes
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and clinical guidelines.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency within nursing units.
- Implemented infection control measures, resulting in improved health outcomes for patients in critical settings.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in patient care and emergency response procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting critical information to healthcare providers.
- Worked as the resident emergency nurse specialist on Chevron Nigeria Limited Offshore and onshore Oil Rigs
Anaesthetic Training (18-Month Programme)
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Completed intensive theoretical and supervised clinical training across multiple tertiary hospitals
- Gained experience in general, orthopaedic, obstetric, pediatric, and emergency anaesthesia
Registered Nurse
Lagos State Health Service Commission
10.2012 - 02.2015
- Randle General Hospital Accident and Emergency Department
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and improving team performance.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and quality of care initiatives.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and facilitate timely interventions.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Nurse Anaesthesia (CRNA)
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
Enugu State 02.2015 - 10.2017
Midwifery Certificate - Midwifery
University of Nigeria
Enugu State 10.2005 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nigeria
Enugu State 09.2005 - 06.2010
Skills
- Effective impact in positive outcomes for medical, surgical and critical care patients
- Anaesthetic assistance (pre-, intra- and post-operative)
- Airway management (including adjuncts & emergency response)
- Recovery nursing & post-operative monitoring
- IV cannulation, phlebotomy & difficult venous access
- Anaesthetic machine checks & equipment setup
- Pain management & PONV prevention
- Pre-operative assessment & patient optimisation
- Infection prevention & control (ANTT compliant)
- Safe use of theatre equipment: Cell Saver, ROTEM, Intubation scopes, operating tables, infusion pumps, arterial & CVP line setup
- Multidisciplinary teamwork & communication
- Documentation & electronic record keeping
- Teaching, mentoring & supporting new staff
- BLS, ILS, moving & handling, medical devices
Timeline
Anaesthetic & Recovery Nurse
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
04.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse — Acute Medical Unit
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
08.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Registered Nurse Anaesthetist (CRNA)
Lagos State Health Service Commission & Chevron Nigeria Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2022
Postgraduate Diploma - Nurse Anaesthesia (CRNA)
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
02.2015 - 10.2017
Anaesthetic Training (18-Month Programme)
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Lagos State Health Service Commission
10.2012 - 02.2015
Midwifery Certificate - Midwifery
University of Nigeria
10.2005 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nigeria
09.2005 - 06.2010
References
Available on request.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & COURSES
- Essential Anaesthetic Transition Programme (EATP), Somerset NHS Foundation Trust — 2023
- Scottish Anaesthetic Framework — Completed
- Airway Management Course (GAMC24), Guy’s Hospital — 2024
- Airway Management Training, D&G NHS Trust — 2025
- Cannulation, Phlebotomy, IV Medications, BLS, ILS — Ongoing
- Infection Control, ANTT, Moving & Handling, Medical Devices — Ongoing
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Computer literate: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Strong ability to learn new skills quickly
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- No gaps in employment
- Committed to continuous professional development