Ernest Nwabunze Iroh

Here, I worked as a HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT/SUPPORT staff where I was deployed to different care homes to provide cover in the care assistant role. My duties includes;

• Patient assessment
• Personal care and grooming
• Patients feeding (oral, Peg, NG tube, mickey button)
• Moving, handling and repositioning of patients
• Data recording/documentation
• Gastrostomy care
• Personal and environmental hygiene
• Changing of patient Cloths
• Making of patients bed
• Tracheostomy care
• Bandaging
• Seizure /Epilepsy management
• Prevention and treatment of decubitus ulcers
• Colostomy/ Stoma Care
• Care of Patient with urine/feacal Incontinence
• Oral Care/Toileting
• Eye Care
• Palliative and End of life care
• Patients Counselling/Health Education
• Home Visitation/Follow up Care
• Geriatric/Adult care
• Pain management.
• Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
• Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
• Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
• Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
• Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
• Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
• Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
• Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
• Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of itimings and side effects.
• Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
• Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
• Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
• Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
• Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
• Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
• Promoted positive physical and emotional wellbeing through empathetic care and compassionate assistance.
• Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
• Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
• Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
• Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
• Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
• Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
• Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
• Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
• Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
• Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
• Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
• Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
• Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
• Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
• Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
• Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
• Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
• Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
• Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
• Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
• Helped service users improve their independence, building strength and confidence to enhance daily living.
• Delivered high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
• Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
• Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical and mobility equipment.
• Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
• Empowered vulnerable individuals to retain maximum independence through targeted care.
• Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
• Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
• Maintained up-to-date patient records to enable care continuity between support providers.
• Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
• Actively developed professional healthcare competencies through regular training.
• Supported service user engagement in socialisation activities, promoting independence and positive wellbeing.

Areas of practice: male medical ward, female surgical ward, operating theatre, health education, male surgical ward, female surgical ward, paediatric ward, out-patient department, accident and emergency department, and onshore/offshore oil field locations of the NNPC.

• Complete patient assessment and documentation
• Checking of vital signs for patients of all age range
• Triaging of patient in emergency department
• Administration of medications to patients on admission via different routes (orally, parentrally)
• Patient management by utilizing the nursing process
• Pre and post-operative care of patients
• Urethral catheter passage and removal
• Wound dressing
• Wound suturing and suture removal
• Oxygen administration
• Suctioning of patient
• Passage and removal of NG tube
• Prevention and treatment of decubitus ulcers (pressure ulcer)
• Bandaging
• Iv cannulation and removal when not active
• POP and Cast application and removal
• Sterilization of theatre equipment’s and keeping the operating theatre clean pre and post-surgical procedure
• Report writing and accurate record keeping
• Holistic Nursing care of patients
• Stabilizing patients in diverse emergency situations at the accident and emergency unit
• Assessment, counselling and treatment of personnel working at field locations
• Ensuring appropriate emergency response in critical cases at field locations
• Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
• Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
• Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
• Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
• Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
• Facilitated smooth discharge processes for a seamless transition home.
• Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
• Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
• Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
• Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
• Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
• Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
• Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
• Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
• Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
• Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
• Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
• Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
• Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
• Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
• Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
• Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
• Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
• Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
• Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
• Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
• Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
• Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
• Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
• Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
• Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
• Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
• Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
• Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
• Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
• Analysed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
• Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.
• Provided first-class care across various wards and units for patients with complex medical needs.
• Worked on a ratio of one nurse to 8 patients, providing consistent and effective care.
• Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 26 patients per shift.
• Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
• Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
• Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
• Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
• Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
• Used outstanding planning and prioritisation abilities to safely care for patients.
• Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
• Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
• Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
• Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
• Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
• Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
• Facilitated research into Nursing Procedures and compiled information for technical papers.
• Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
• Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
• Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.

Areas of practice: male medical ward, female surgical ward, operating theatre, health education, male surgical ward, female surgical ward, paediatric ward, out-patient department, accident and emergency department.

• Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
• Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
• Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
• Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
• Patient assessment
• Checking of vital signs of patients and workers
• Admission and discharging of patient.
• Delivery of needed care to patients in different units of the hospital.
• Utilizing of nursing process in assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation while meeting competently all safe expectations of a nurse.
• Wound dressing and wound management.
• Suturing of wound.
• Suture removal.
• Suctioning of patient.
• Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
• Passage and removal of NG tube.
• Administration of oxygen if need arises.
• Geriatric care
• Pain management.
• Administration of prescribed medication through various routes (orally, intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, and intradermally).
• Assessment of patient needs and care, utilizing nursing process, and provision of quality nursing care.
• Assisting formulation of nursing diagnosis, implementation and evaluation of care outcome.
• Patient’s ambulation when necessary.
• Promotion of health behavioural change through health education and counselling.
• Health education and counselling of patient on admission and discharge.
• Siting of IV line for fluid and drug administration.
• Organising health talks and counselling of workers
• Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
• Ensuring appropriate emergency response in critical cases
• Ensuring follow-up care.
• Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
• Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
• Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
• Facilitated smooth discharge processes for a seamless transition home.
• Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
• Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
• Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
• Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
• Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
• Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
• Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
• Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
• Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
• Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
• Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
• Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
• Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
• Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
• Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
• Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
• Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
• Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
• Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
• Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
• Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
• Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
• Analysed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
• Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
• Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
• Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
• Provided first-class care across various wards and units for patients with complex medical needs.
• Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.
• Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
• Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
• Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
• Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
• Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
• Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
• Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
• Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
• Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
• Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
• Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
• Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
• Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
• Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
• Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
• Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
• Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
• Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
• Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.

Areas of practice: operating theatre, female surgical ward, orthopaedic ward, male medical ward, health education, male surgical ward, female surgical ward, paediatric ward, out-patient department, accident and emergency department.

• Complete patient assessment.
• Preparing the operating theatre for surgery.
• Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
• Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
• Keeping surgical equipment’s/materials sterile pre and post operation.
• Preparing patient for surgical procedure such as signing of consent form, collection of group and cross matching result in case blood transfusion is needed and other necessary laboratory results.
• Getting patient and relatives ready for operation by actively involving them with the details of the operation.
• Vital signs monitoring.
• Moving patient in and out of the operating room.
• Assisting in surgical procedures using aseptic technique.
• Suctioning of patient if need arises.
• Contributing positively if the need arises during surgery.
• Oxygen administration.
• Passing and removal of urethral catheter.
• Wound care/management.
• Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
• Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
• Wound suturing and suture removal.
• Pain assessment and management.
• Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
• Passage and removal of NG tube.
• POP and Cast application and removal.
• Skin traction application and removal.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
• Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
• Patient ambulation.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Oral medication.
• Siting of IV line for fluid and medication.
• Geriatric cares.
• Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
• Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
• Organising health talks and counselling of workers.
• Ensuring appropriate emergency response in critical cases.
• Ensuring follow-up care.
• Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
• Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
• Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
• Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
• Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
• Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
• Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
• Facilitated smooth discharge processes for a seamless transition home.
• Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
• Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
• Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
• Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
• Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
• Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
• Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
• Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
• Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
• Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
• Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
• Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
• Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
• Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
• Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
• Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
• Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
• Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
• Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
• Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
• Provided first-class care across various wards and units for patients with complex medical needs.
• Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.
• Analysed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
• Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
• Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
• Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
• Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
• Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
• Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
• Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
• Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
• Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
• Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
• Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
• Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
• Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
• Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
• Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
• Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
• Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.