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Daniel Chimezirim Onukwue

Belfast,antrim

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in intensive care and geriatric nursing. Demonstrates proficiency in venepuncture, neonatal resuscitation, and advanced respiratory care. Skilled in trauma sensitivity, therapeutic listening, and patient advocacy, ensuring compassionate caregiving and ethical diligence. Adept at multidisciplinary coordination and adaptable to different wards, with a strong command of NHS systems and medical software. Committed to proactive self-improvement and responsive decision-making, aiming to enhance patient outcomes through clinical judgement and leadership in healthcare settings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Agency nurse

bondhealthcare
Belfast, Belfast
01.2022 - Current
  • Utilised evidence-based practice guidelines in providing optimum care to patients.
  • Administered patient medications to improve health outcomes.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations and treatments for seamless healthcare delivery.
  • Managed rapidly changing situations with calm professionalism, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
  • Evaluated responses to treatments and medications accurately; alerted doctors of any adverse reactions promptly.
  • Aided in the rehabilitation of patients after surgery, promoting speedy recovery.
  • Delivered compassionate end-of-life care for peaceful transitions.
  • Documented all nursing actions meticulously, enabling accurate record-keeping for future references.
  • Took charge of wound dressing changes, preventing infections or complications.
  • Performed nursing procedures, enhancing patient comfort and wellbeing.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly with accuracy, detecting anomalies promptly.
  • Advocated for patients' rights and needs within the healthcare system to safeguard their interests.
  • Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
  • Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
  • Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
  • Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
  • Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
  • Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
  • Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
  • Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
  • Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
  • Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify patient conditions and enable swift treatment.
  • Minimised readmission by improving patient compliance with medication.
  • Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
  • Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
  • Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
  • Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.

Registered nurse

Psc Management NI
Belfast, Antrim and Newtownabbey
09.2021 - Current
  • Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
  • Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
  • Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
  • Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
  • Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
  • Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
  • Controlled narcotics and administered medicines on set schedule.
  • Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
  • Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standards of care.
  • Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimise discomfort.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Informed patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and options, chronic disease management and wound management.
  • Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
  • Managed daily caseload, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team.
  • Completed comprehensive patient assessments to determine individual needs and formulated care plans with physicians, case managers and social workers.
  • Helped patients navigate health system by educating them on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
  • Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families.
  • Educated and counselled patients on diagnoses, chronic disease management and treatment plans.
  • Assessed and triaged patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualised plans of care to restore and promote patient health and recovery.
  • Provided patients with information about need for equipment like blood pressure monitors and proper use of each.
  • Skilfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
  • Provided organisational leadership to establish patient care benchmarks, standards and best practices to deliver consistent care.
  • Fostered relationships between nursing teams and patients.
  • Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
  • Updated files using [Software] electronic health record management systems.
  • Developed and updated initiatives to improve patient care and quality of service.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care.
  • Diligently carried out clinical assessments to provide optimal pre- and post-operative care.
  • Set appointments for medical care and maintained schedules.
  • Operated ventilators and maintained oxygen supplies during peak treatment times.
  • Provided in-depth education on disease prevention and intervention.
  • Continually assessed individual needs to evaluate and implement optimal care programmes in line with NHS best practices.
  • Enhanced care delivery by monitoring trends and suggesting process improvements.
  • Cared for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease coronary artery disease (CAD) and gastrointestinal(GI) bleeds.
  • Coordinated nursing staff rotas and meetings to achieve consistent coverage.
  • Tracked and escalated compliance, care and quality issues.
  • Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
  • Managed high-volume caseloads of up to [Number] patients per shift.
  • Delivered diagnostics, treatments and rehabilitative support services.
  • Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and patient care options.
  • Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
  • Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
  • Trained new staff to meet patient service goals and champion standards of care.
  • Conducted invasive and non-invasive procedures, managing central lines and catheters.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
  • Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
  • Assessed patients' condition and reported changes to charge matron, family and physician as appropriate.
  • Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
  • Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
  • Changed bandages, catheters and tracheostomies on regular basis.
  • Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic nursing approaches.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic approaches to nursing.
  • Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
  • Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
  • Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
  • 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.
  • Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.

field and hospital researcher

internation foundation against infectious diseases
abuja
03.2016 - 02.2017
  • Delivered detailed reports summarising research findings to key stakeholders.
  • Applied advanced statistical techniques to analyse complex datasets.
  • Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion.
  • Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary team members for effective project coordination.
  • Secured necessary approvals from ethics committees prior to commencing sensitive studies.
  • Promoted transparency by documenting all methods, procedures, and results accurately.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends via continuous professional development opportunities.
  • Identified relevant sources of data to support research objectives.
  • Fostered strong relationships with external collaborators to enhance data sharing opportunities.
  • Utilised robust quantitative and qualitative methodologies for comprehensive investigations.
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews for insightful study foundations.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams during large-scale, multi-site studies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - nursing

University of Bedfordshire
Luton
02/2017 - 02/2018

Higher National Diploma - nursing

college of nursing science bida nigeria
nigeria
09/2012 - 11/2015

Skills

  • Venepuncture proficiency
  • Medical ethics observance
  • Neonatal resuscitation program certification
  • Therapeutic listening
  • Trauma sensitivity
  • Pharmacological knowledge
  • Responsive decision-making
  • Proactive in self-improvement
  • Triage capability
  • Knowledge of nhs systems
  • Ethical diligence
  • Healthcare leadership
  • Adaptable to different wards
  • Medical software fluency
  • Multidisciplinary coordination
  • Advanced respiratory care
  • Intensive care unit experience
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Surgical aftercare
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Blood withdrawal
  • Cardiac life support
  • Palliative Care
  • Rehabilitation assistance
  • Clinical judgement
  • Clinical documentation
  • ECG administration
  • Patient advocacy
  • Patient health assessment
  • Pressure injury prevention
  • Patient education
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Trauma care
  • Wound dressing
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Medical team collaboration
  • Emergency medicine
  • Compassionate care
  • End Of Life Care
  • Basic life support
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Medical administration
  • Dispensing medication
  • Diabetes management
  • Pain management techniques
  • Clinical assessment
  • IV cannulation
  • Infection Control
  • Quick thinking
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Communication proficiency
  • Flexible
  • Communication skills
  • Cultural awareness
  • Team Leadership
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Equipment sterilisation
  • Public speaking
  • Strategic planning
  • Pain management
  • Health and sanitation
  • First Aid certification
  • Budget management
  • Data analysis
  • Database management
  • Resilience under stress
  • Medication Administration
  • Symptom reporting
  • Empathetic communication
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Mental health care
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Medical records management
  • Surgical assistance
  • Acute care
  • Post-surgery care
  • Infection control procedures
  • Cultural competence
  • Relaxation techniques
  • Patient and family education
  • IV therapy
  • Health improvement programmes
  • Dependability
  • Quality Assurance
  • Resourcefulness
  • Technical report writing
  • Mobility assistance
  • Self-motivation
  • Proactive initiative

Certification

licensed nurse (UK)

licensed nurse (NIGERIA)

reseache team lead in (IFAIN)

public health care administrator

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Agency nurse

bondhealthcare
01.2022 - Current

Registered nurse

Psc Management NI
09.2021 - Current

field and hospital researcher

internation foundation against infectious diseases
03.2016 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - nursing

University of Bedfordshire
02/2017 - 02/2018

Higher National Diploma - nursing

college of nursing science bida nigeria
09/2012 - 11/2015

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