Ifeanyichukwu Kingsley Ajah RN,BSN, UKRN, USRN
Dudley
Summary
Highly resourceful and compassionate Registered Nurse with eight years of experience in diverse medical-surgical settings, presently working in geriatric care unit. Seeking a challenging position within a global healthcare organization where I can apply my clinical expertise, critical thinking abilities, and experience to improve patient outcomes, while fostering effective collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (Russells Hall Hospital)
Dudley
01.2022 - Current
- Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Nursing care.
- Treated and monitored wounds using prescribed solutions and wound dressings materials.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Delegation and supervision of nursing assistants
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
Staff Nurse
Karshi General Hospital
Karshi
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
Staff Nurse
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Afikpo
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Nursing care.
- Monitored patient vitals pre and post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs
- Observation and monitoring of vital signs.
- First aid and triaging of patients.
- Monitoring of fluid intake and output.
- Assistance with activities of daily living.
- Oxygen administration, suctioning of patients, collection of specimen and wound dressing.
- Administration of medications: oral, intramuscular, suppositories, topical, intravenous fluids etc.
- Accurate documentation and maintenance of patients and Nursing records.
- Delegation and supervision of nursing assistants.
- Collaborated with other health professionals in order to deliver effective and holistic Nursing care.
- Admission and discharge of Patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (First Class Honours)
University of Derby
United Kingdom 05-2024
Registered Nurse(RN) - Nursing Science
School of Nursing, Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Afikpo, Ebonyi State 11-2016
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Venepucture
- Catheterization
- ECG , and blood sugar monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Blood Transfusion
- Suctioning
- Nasogastric Tube insertion and tube feeding
- Pain assessment and management
- Ostomy and wound care
- Infection control
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Fall prevention and support of frail patients
- Patient transfer and transport
- General assistance during Doctor’s Rounds
- Compliance with data privacy regulations
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Patients’ Database and Hospital Information System management
- Efficient time management and teamwork
- Proficiency in use of computer systems, Microsoft office programs and electronic health records applications
- Ability to prioritize and organize tasks
Languages
Ibo
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Courses attended
- Basic life support
- Immediate life support
- Insulin management
- Blood transfusion training
- Human factors and patient safety
- Dementia Awareness and learning disabilities
- Patient falls prevention training
- Tissue viability training
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- 12 lead ECG training
- Cannulation and venepuncture
- Pharmacy and medicines management
- Mental health law seminar
- GDPR and health information management training
- Acute illness management course
Timeline
Staff Nurse
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (Russells Hall Hospital)
01.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse
Karshi General Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2022
Staff Nurse
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (First Class Honours)
University of Derby
Registered Nurse(RN) - Nursing Science
School of Nursing, Mater Misericordiae Hospital