FOLASAYO GRACE STEPHEN
SOUTHAMPTON,HAMPSHIRE
Summary
Patient-oriented State Registered Nurse with over 6 years in diverse healthcare organisation, background in home health and long-term care, seeking to leverage expertise to take next career step with respected organisation. Highly skilled in delivering direct patient care, actualising individualised treatment plans, proficient in administering medications and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and helping patients meet recovery goals. Demonstrated success in improving patient and relatives satisfaction and administrative workflows.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered nurse
Hampshire County Council, Hawthorne Court
SOUTHAMPTON, Hampshire
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld the highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- 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.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
- Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Monitored, assessed and recorded patient condition and coordinated patient discharge planning.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies , rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
- Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic approaches to nursing.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
- Changed bandages, catheter on regular basis.
- Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic nursing approaches.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Controlled narcotics and administered medicines on set schedule.
- Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standards of care.
- Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimise discomfort.
- Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
- Assessed patients' condition and reported changes to charge matron, family and physician as appropriate.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Informed patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and options, chronic disease management and wound management.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- 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.
- Assessed and triaged patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualised plans of care to restore and promote patient health and recovery.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Provided patients with information about need for equipment like blood pressure monitors and proper use of each.
- Fostered relationships between nursing teams and patients.
- Updated files using [Software] electronic health record management systems.
- Set appointments for medical care and maintained schedules.
- Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Tracked and escalated compliance, care and quality issues.
Registered nurse
CYNOSURE ASTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY CLINIC
LAGOS, NIGERIA
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate 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.
- 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.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
- Took vital signs and treated wounds for doctors.
- Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Monitored, assessed and recorded patient condition and coordinated patient discharge planning.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
Registered nurse
PARAMOUNT HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION
LAGOS NIGERIA
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided health to support and health education to staff and customers of the organisation.
- First Aid care to staff and Customers .
- Dispensed medications to staff and customers.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Referral of customers to required primary health care sector for detailed health check.
REGISTERED NURSE
PRIVATE HOME CARE
LAGOS, NIGERIA
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
University of Sunderland
Sunderland 09.2023 -
Diploma of Higher Education - NURSING
OYO STATE COLLEGE OF NURSING
IBADAN, NIGERIA 09.2015 - 11.2018
Skills
- Care planning proficiency
- Palliative care knowledge
- Patient care
- Dementia care
- Medication Administration
- Advanced CPR trained
- Medicine administration
- Catheterisation
- Care planning
- Phlebotomy
- Triaging patient concerns
- Updating computer records
- Colostomy care
- Microsoft outlook use
- Organisation and planning
- Patient discharging
- Taking vitals and documenting vitals
- Follow-up calls
- Admission procedures
- Setting appointments
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
Dementia care
First aid at work
Diabetes care
Phlebotomy
Syringe driver
Catheterization
Safeguarding awareness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
University of Sunderland
09.2023 -
Registered nurse
Hampshire County Council, Hawthorne Court
01.2023 - Current
Registered nurse
CYNOSURE ASTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY CLINIC
09.2021 - 12.2022
Registered nurse
PARAMOUNT HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION
07.2021 - 09.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
PRIVATE HOME CARE
02.2021 - 03.2021
Diploma of Higher Education - NURSING
OYO STATE COLLEGE OF NURSING
09.2015 - 11.2018
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