Summary
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Work history
Education
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RegisteredNurse

JOSEPHINE ALABI

Ashford,Kent

Summary

Enthusiastic, adaptable and highly skilled Registered Nurse with 27 years of experience overseas and over 1 year in the United Kingdom. Secures team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisation. Shares nursing knowledge to achieve results. A loyal employee with a solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, dynamic and hands-on in task completion. Offers superb communication and good judgment to meet team needs effectively. Proactive planner and problem solver. Proven history of successfully advocating for patients and working with practitioners. Passionate about delivering quality care and facilitating efficient ward operations.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Registered Nurse

East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
Ashford, Kent
10.2022 - Current

14 bedded Isolation Ward: Management of Infectious diseases such as COVID-19, HIV, Hepatitis, Clostridium difficile, Shingles, Shigella, Tuberculosis, other Respiratory conditions and comorbidities

  • Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
  • Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Managed BiPAP, CPAP, Optiflow, IV PICC, central lines, media ports and peripheral lines accurately to avoid issues and enhance patient care.
  • Monitored, assessed and recorded patient condition and coordinated patient discharge planning.
  • Educate patient and relatives on infection prevention measures such as hand hygiene.

Chief Nursing Officer

Federal Medical Centre
Owo, Ondo State/ Nigeria
07.2008 - 10.2022

300 bedded Tertiary Hospital

  • Directed day-to-day administrative and operational functions for a 38-bed Infection Control and Research Centre providing guidance and leadership to 54 employees(Nurses and Healthcare Assistants)
  • Discussed patient care and treatment with staff members.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
  • Recruited, interviewed, hired and coached employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
  • Encouraged patients and staff members to follow all disease prevention protocols.
  • Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.

Senior Nursing Officer

Oyo State Hospitals Management Board
Ibadan, Oyo State/ Nigeria
03.1999 - 07.2008

200 bedded Maternity and Children Hospital

  • Provided direct nursing care in various departments of the hospital on a rotational basis(antenatal, gynaecology, pre and post-operative care, neonatal, post natal etc)
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
  • Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
  • Adapted nursing practices to meet changing demands of high-pressure and challenging environments.
  • Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
  • Followed procedures and protocols to safely prepare drips and transfusions.

Staff Nurse/ Midwife

O.L.A Catholic Hospital, Oluyoro, Okeoffa
Ibadan, Oyo State/ Nigeria
06.1995 - 02.1999
  • Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
  • Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
  • Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
  • Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, and following data protection laws.
  • Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
  • Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
  • Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 30 patients per shift.
  • Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.

Staff Nurse

Christus Specialist Hospital
Ibadan, Oyo State/ Nigeria
01.1993 - 02.1994

20 bedded Private Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hospital

  • Actively participated in fertility clinic, antenatal, and postnatal care.
  • Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Assisted during various gynaecological and obstetrical procedures such as laparoscopy and caesarian section.
  • Performed admission, pre and post-operative care, discharge planning and post-discharge care.
  • Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.

Education

Master of Social work - Social Work

University of Ibadan
Ibadan/ Nigeria
07.2014 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Education - Health Education

University of Ibadan
Ibadan/ Nigeria
09.2000 - 03.2024

Diploma of Higher Education - Midwifery

School of Midwifery, University College Hospital
Ibadan/ Nigeria
03.1994 - 03.1994

Diploma of Higher Education - General Nursing

Oyo State School of Nursing, Eleyele
Ibadan/ Nigeria
09.1989 - 11.1992

Skills

  • Patient conditions assessment, treatment planning and implementation
  • Clinical leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Acute care expertise
  • Laparoscopic procedures familiarity
  • Policy and procedure adherence
  • Superb communication and interpersonal skills
  • Recordkeeping
  • Training, teaching, coaching , counselling and mentoring
  • Recruiting, hiring and staff management

Affiliations

  • Cooking, Baking, Reading, Dancing, Dressing up and taking snapshots.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
10.2022 - Current

Master of Social work - Social Work

University of Ibadan
07.2014 - 12.2015

Chief Nursing Officer

Federal Medical Centre
07.2008 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Education - Health Education

University of Ibadan
09.2000 - 03.2024

Senior Nursing Officer

Oyo State Hospitals Management Board
03.1999 - 07.2008

Staff Nurse/ Midwife

O.L.A Catholic Hospital, Oluyoro, Okeoffa
06.1995 - 02.1999

Diploma of Higher Education - Midwifery

School of Midwifery, University College Hospital
03.1994 - 03.1994

Staff Nurse

Christus Specialist Hospital
01.1993 - 02.1994

Diploma of Higher Education - General Nursing

Oyo State School of Nursing, Eleyele
09.1989 - 11.1992
JOSEPHINE ALABI