Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
REFEREE
INTEREST
ENGLISH PROFICIENT EXAMS
Languages
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
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EMMANUEL OKORO

Leeds,Nigeria

Summary

Experienced Surgical Specialist in orthopaedic and gynaecological procedures, including spine surgeries and arthroplasty. Skilled in wound dressing, trauma care, and operating room protocols, with a focus on infection control and surgical precision. Strong organisational and time management capabilities support effective communication and collaboration. Committed to mentoring colleagues and enhancing surgical practices through continuous education.

Overview

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Language
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Certification
6
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years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Perioperative Nurse

Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust
Leeds, west Yorkshire
2023.07 - Current

Assisted surgeons during complex procedures, enhancing surgical efficacy.

  • Achieved efficient workflow by coordinating with anaesthetists and surgeons.
  • Maintained sterile environment in operating theatre, ensuring patient safety.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining optimal cleanliness standards.
  • Prepared operating room for specific surgery requirements.
  • Monitored and organised supply inventory in operating room, ensuring readiness of essential tools.
  • Optimised use of resources within operating room promoting cost efficiency.
  • Facilitated communication among multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
  • Acquired and applied new skills to daily tasks, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Exhibited respect and friendliness, fostering collaborative environment.

Theatre/Endoscopy Nurse

Nisa Premier Hospital
Abuja, Nigeria
2022.07 - 2023.06
  • Monitoring patients’ vital signs which include temperature, heart rate, respiration and blood pressure
  • Administering medications and monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
  • Executed scrubbing and circulating duties in operating rooms to maintain sterile environments.
  • Prepared operating and endoscopy suites efficiently for daily elective and emergency surgeries
  • Assisted with wound dressing for surgical patients to promote healing and prevent infection
  • Documented patient care services accurately in patient and department records to ensure continuity of care
  • Operating and maintaining medical equipment

Scrub Nurse/Orthopaedic Suit Manager

University of Calabar Teaching Hospital
Calabar, Cross River State
2020.08 - 2022.07
  • Coordinated orthopaedic suites, ensuring efficient execution of daily surgeries and effective management of surgical consumables
  • Participated in successful operation of arthroplasty and spine surgeries (laminectomy, decompression with pedicle screw and laminae cage fixation)
  • Provided pre-operative and post-operative care to surgical patients
  • Monitored and documented vital signs to ensure patient safety during procedures. vital signs such as temperature, heart rate, blood pressure and respiration
  • Administered medications, dressed wounds and applied bandages
  • Documented patient care comprehensively in patient and department records, ensuring accurate and timely information
  • Enhanced patient experience by creating welcoming, supportive environment and ensuring safety and cleanliness

Principal Nurse Officer

Cadarcrest Hospital
Abuja, Nigeria
2020.01 - 2020.07
  • Administered medications to patients and monitored them for reactions and improvement
  • Reduced infections and diseases spread through strict implementation of infection control policies
  • Managed admissions, discharges, and follow-up care plans to ensure seamless patient transitions
  • Coordinated staff roster and assigned duties to junior nurses to enhance service delivery
  • Ensured safe and clean working environment by developing and implementing strategies and regulations
  • Maintained compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients, friends and family
  • Maintained updated nursing supplies inventory by taking stock to determine inventory level

School Resident Nurse

Marist Comprehensive Academy
Abia State, Nigeria
2016.09 - 2018.10
  • Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients, ensuring timely interventions for optimal health outcomes
  • Administered medications and regularly monitored clients’ progress leading to quick recovery
  • Routinely monitored and recorded vital signs to determine right medications and patient care plan
  • Prepared accurate patient history and recovery records, facilitating effective communication with doctors
  • Implemented health education programmes, promoting awareness and reducing transmission of communicable diseases
  • Provided personal care to patients including personal hygiene which includes bathing, oral care, etc.

Registered Nurse

Heda Hospital
Lagos
2015.12 - 2016.08
  • Administered and monitored medications, documenting their effectiveness to enhance patient safety and recovery
  • Provided emotional support and comprehensive care to patients which enhanced quick recovery of 8 out of 10 patients weekly
  • Collaborated with inter-disciplinary teams to develop pre-operative and post-operative care plans for patients
  • Performed skin assessments and assisted with medical diagnoses, supporting treatment of comorbidities for improved patient outcomes
  • Documented accurate patient information, addressing identified symptoms and patient needs to ensure comprehensive care.

Education

Diploma - Perioperative Nurse

Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital
Edo State, Nigeria
2018.01 - 2019.04

Diploma - General Nurse

School of Nursing, Bishop Shanahan Specialist Hospital
Enugu State, Nigeria
2012.10 - 2015.11

Bachelor of Science - Nursing studies

University of Derby
Derby
2025.01 - 2026.03

Skills

  • Infection control
  • Patient Safety Protocols
  • Surgical instruments
  • Equipment operation
  • Advanced Surgical Techniques
  • Surgical counts accuracy
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills

Certification

  • Bachelor of Science First Class Honours in Nursing Studies, May 2026
  • Registered Adult Nurse (NMC PIN 23K18680), Nursing and Midwifery Council. November, 2023
  • Registered Perioperative Nurse (Reg No: 008/4328), Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria February 2020
  • Registered Nurse (Reg. No: 001/167763) by Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, July 2016

REFEREE

Available on request

INTEREST

Teaching, Counselling, Surfing the Internet, Playing Badminton, Watching/Playing Football, Interacting with patients, Traveling

ENGLISH PROFICIENT EXAMS

  • IELTS (Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 7.5, Overall Band 7), October 2022
  • IELTS (Listening 6.5, Reading 7, Writing 6.5, Speaking 7, Overall Band 7), June 2022

Languages

English
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Music, Football, Traveling, Cooking, Swimming

Accomplishments

During my study days in School of Nursing, I was made the student leader, coordinating the students affairs and liasing with the school management on behalf of the students. This office lasted between 2014 and 2015 when i graduated. during this time, I founded the school maiden magazin and completed other projects to support the academic prowess of the dtudents.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Nursing studies

University of Derby
2025.01 - 2026.03

Perioperative Nurse

Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust
2023.07 - Current

Theatre/Endoscopy Nurse

Nisa Premier Hospital
2022.07 - 2023.06

Scrub Nurse/Orthopaedic Suit Manager

University of Calabar Teaching Hospital
2020.08 - 2022.07

Principal Nurse Officer

Cadarcrest Hospital
2020.01 - 2020.07

Diploma - Perioperative Nurse

Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital
2018.01 - 2019.04

School Resident Nurse

Marist Comprehensive Academy
2016.09 - 2018.10

Registered Nurse

Heda Hospital
2015.12 - 2016.08

Diploma - General Nurse

School of Nursing, Bishop Shanahan Specialist Hospital
2012.10 - 2015.11
EMMANUEL OKORO