Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Esther Nwaewuzie Ukonu

Registered Nurse
Bradford ,United Kingdom

Summary

Focused and detail- oriented Registered Nurse with vast work experience in providing holistic healthcare service to diverse populations via dedication and strong clinical skills in Medical surgical unit, A & E unit, Orthpeadic unit, Gynae and Obstetric unit, tracheostomy care: suctioning, nebulization, peg care: feed and medication administration, peg balloon water change and Rig flush.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Eleven Sisters Healthcare Limited
Tower Hamlets , United Kingdom

Care assistant/Support worker
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

● Tracheostomy care including; Tracheostomy dressing, nebulization,suctioning,changing of inner cannula and maintaining patent airway.

● Peg care including; peg dressing, peg advancing, changing of peg balloon water, peg feeding and medication administration and rig flushing.

● Booking of patient's transport [Ambulance] to and fro NHS hospital visits.

● Pay attention to patient's needs and concerns and communicate to the appropriate channels.

● Built strong trusting,professional relationship via effective communication, continuous support and delivery holistic care

● Observe patient's vital signs, pain levels, provide comprehensive personal care, assist with ADL and mobility to promote comfort and dignity.

● Accompy patient to and fro external medical service

Perez Medcare Hospital
Lagos , Nigeria

Clinical matron
02.2022 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Maintained meticulous health records aiding accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions.
  • Coordinated discharge planning meetings, facilitating smoother transitions for patients leaving hospital care.
  • Liaised regularly with physicians and other healthcare professionals strengthening interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Delegated tasks efficiently amongst nurses, resulting in higher level of teamwork within the department.
  • Facilitated training sessions for nursing staff, resulting in enhanced quality of healthcare provision.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning amongst nurses fostering professional development and growth.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to improve overall hospital hygiene standards.
  • Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings providing valuable input for treatment plans.
  • Identified areas for improvement during ward rounds, implementing changes that benefited overall patient care.

Vedic Lifecare Hospital
Lagos , Nigeria

Nurse supervisor
12.2020 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Liaised effectively between management and frontline staff, acted as a conduit for information flow both ways.
  • Managed a team of medical professionals for optimal productivity.
  • Coordinated staff schedules for efficient shift coverage.
  • Reviewed patient feedback, continually improved service delivery based on their inputs.
  • Orchestrated seamless shifts changes, minimised disruption to patients and staff alike.
  • Fostered positive working environment to boost morale and job satisfaction among staff.
  • Led regular staff meetings to facilitate communication and problem-solving.
  • Assessed patient conditions for timely intervention or escalation when necessary.
  • Created an open dialogue with patients' families, kept them informed about ongoing treatments or procedures.
  • Trained new nurses to improve overall team performance.
  • Collaborated closely with doctors for coordinated treatment plans and strategies.

Budo Specialist Hospital
Lagos , Nigeria

Assistant clinical matron
09.2018 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Facilitated training sessions for nursing staff, resulting in enhanced quality of healthcare provision.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with focused attention to individual care needs and prompt response times.
  • Enhanced quality of service for patients through effective communication and team organisation.
  • Managed scheduling and rostering tasks, contributing to improved efficiency of nursing department.
  • Assisted in emergency situations calmly providing immediate critical support when required.
  • Coordinated discharge planning meetings, facilitating smoother transitions for patients leaving hospital care.
  • Advocated for patient rights, leading to an increase in trust between patients and healthcare providers.
  • Liaised regularly with physicians and other healthcare professionals strengthening interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Delegated tasks efficiently amongst nurses, resulting in higher level of teamwork within the department.
  • Guaranteed departmental efficiencies by monitoring medical supply needs.
  • Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
  • Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.

Abis State University Teaching Hospital
Aba, Nigeria

Registered nurse
08.2008 - 07.2014

Job overview

  • Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
  • Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
  • Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry.
  • Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
  • Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
  • Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Tested glucose and administered injections.
  • Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.

Education

Imo State University
Owerri

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
09.2018

School of Nursing, Abia State University Teaching
Aba

Diploma of Higher Education from Nursing Practice
11.2008

Government Girls Secondary School
Kaduna

GCSEs from Science
12.1995

Skills

  • Medication administration: IV,IM, Subcutaneous injections
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Peg care
  • Wound dressing
  • Health promotion knowledge
  • Nursing care
  • Patient observation
  • Catheter care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Pain management
  • Care plan management
  • Documentation
  • Safeguarding knowledge

Patient care

Languages

English
Proficient
C2

Affiliations

● Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

● Association of Nigerian post graduate Nurses

● Association of Nurses in Aida care [USA]

● Unison [United Kingdom]

Certification

● Mandatory training

● PMVA training

● Tracheostomy training

Timeline

Care assistant/Support worker

Eleven Sisters Healthcare Limited
03.2023 - Current

Clinical matron

Perez Medcare Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2023

Nurse supervisor

Vedic Lifecare Hospital
12.2020 - 01.2022

Assistant clinical matron

Budo Specialist Hospital
09.2018 - 11.2020

Registered nurse

Abis State University Teaching Hospital
08.2008 - 07.2014

Imo State University

Bachelor of Science from Nursing

School of Nursing, Abia State University Teaching

Diploma of Higher Education from Nursing Practice

Government Girls Secondary School

GCSEs from Science
Esther Nwaewuzie Ukonu Registered Nurse