CHRISTOPHER LOTACHUKWU ONAH
DOWNPATRICK,NIR
Summary
I am diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in acute, critical and emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. A highly experienced staff Nurse with 3years of clinical experience, providing clinical care to a variety of patients. I seek to obtain a full-time Staff Nurse position in a reputable organization where I can utilize and enhance knowledge and skills to provide quality patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment, proven to remain calm under pressure and skilfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
ANNS CARE HOME
09.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Staff Nurse
Nigerian-Turkish Nizamiye Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Participation in the admission and discharge of Patients
- Provision of holistic Nursing care to patients irrespective of gender, race and religion
- Assessing patient's care needs and maintaining absolute confidentiality in respect of every patient's medical record and history
- Planning and providing emotional and physical support to patients and family.
- Medications administration including IM, Subcutaneous and IV medications.
- Administered medications with meticulous attention to details.
- Close monitoring of input and output of patients.
- Catheterization of patients
- Critical thinking in developing nursing care plan in relation to individualized patient care
- Safe use and handling of medical equipment such as infusion pump, syringe pump, ECG machine, ventilator, suction machine.
- Monitoring and assessment of patient's vital signs including electrocardiogram procedure.
- Transfusion of blood and blood products in accordance with the hospital acceptable policies.
- Carried out cannulation and venepuncture excellently.
- Ensured Infection prevention and control measures
- Participation in code blue
- Management of patient's airways.
- Responsible for the checking, labeling and dispatch of laboratory specimens.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery post surgery and monitored closely for blood loss.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Managed cases ranging from acute to critical care.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
Staff Nurse
Neuromuscular and Rehabilitation centre
02.2021 - 08.2021
- General assessment and establishment of patient care routine on admission
- Identified and managed life-sustaining physiologic functions in unstable unconscious patients.
- Utilized the Nursing Care Process to assess, plan and evaluate patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Performed medications administration, constant monitoring of vital signs, providing fluid therapy, oxygen therapy and giving vital nutrients to patients following guidelines.
- Carried out Head-to-toe assessments. To ascertain normal or abnormal findings and ensured timely reporting of abnormal findings to the neurologist and other health care provider involved in patient care.
- Applied critical thinking to intervene with appropriate interventions for urgent/emergency care.
- Assists patients to the physiotherapy unit for their routine physiotherapy
- Monitored patient's vital signs before, during and after the procedure
- Participated in the rehabilitation of patients following a neuromuscular injury.
- Applied basic Intravenous skills for stroke patients
- Possessed a basic understanding of cardiac rhythms that indicates immediate medical intervention.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients relatives and family, providing emotional support and encouragement and offered detailed education on how to take care of their loved one at home and how to assist with activities of daily living.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
Staff Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Assessment of patient's vital signs
- Catheterization
- Assisted patients to carry out activities of daily living.
- Assisted in mobilization and performing range of motion.
- Provided psychological,emotional and physical support to the patient.
- Administration of prescribed oral and subcutaneous medications meticulously.
- Communicating with multidisciplinary team involved in the patient's care to provide optimum care
- Provision of emotional support to the relatives.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - SECONDARY SCHOOL
Nsukka High School
Nsukka -Enugu,Nigeria.Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
College of Nursing
Ihiala-Anambra, Nigeria.11.2019
Skills
- Excellent clinical Nursing skills
- Patient health education
- Proficient in the use of Electronic medical records
- Proficiency in Microsoft office tools
- Acute care and critical expertise
- Expertise in venepuncture and cannulation
- Medication administration
- Catheterisation
- Adult acute and critical care
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Proficient in the use of certain medical equipment such as,Cardiac Monitor,Syringe pump (single/ dual syringe pump) Automated external defibrillator, electrocardiogram
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
TRAINING PROVIDER: FLORENCE ACADEMY
Dementia Level 1 e-learning course (March 2022)
TRAINING PROVIDER: FLORENCE ACADEMY
Life Support e-learning course (March 2022)
TRAINING PROVIDER: ALISON CERTIFICATE
Certificate in Health and Safety for Caregiving (2022)
TRAINING PROVIDER: NILE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
Certificate Program in Basic Life Support (2022)
TRAINING PROVIDER: NIZAMIYE HOSPITAL (NTNH)
High Risk Medical Care. (2022)
TRAINING PROVIDER: NHCPS
Basic life support e-learning course. (2020)
REFERENCES
Claire Quiail - HM
strangfordcourt.m@anns.co.uk
Emma Clarke - UM
e.clarke1906@gmail.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ANNS CARE HOME
09.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Nigerian-Turkish Nizamiye Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2023
Staff Nurse
Neuromuscular and Rehabilitation centre
02.2021 - 08.2021
Staff Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
12.2019 - 01.2021
Some College (No Degree) - SECONDARY SCHOOL
Nsukka High School
Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
College of Nursing
TRAINING PROVIDER: FLORENCE ACADEMY
Dementia Level 1 e-learning course (March 2022)
TRAINING PROVIDER: FLORENCE ACADEMY
Life Support e-learning course (March 2022)
TRAINING PROVIDER: ALISON CERTIFICATE
Certificate in Health and Safety for Caregiving (2022)
TRAINING PROVIDER: NILE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
Certificate Program in Basic Life Support (2022)
TRAINING PROVIDER: NIZAMIYE HOSPITAL (NTNH)
High Risk Medical Care. (2022)
TRAINING PROVIDER: NHCPS
Basic life support e-learning course. (2020)
REFERENCES
Claire Quiail - HM
strangfordcourt.m@anns.co.uk
Emma Clarke - UM
e.clarke1906@gmail.com
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