JOY Ojiaku
Olodi Apapa,Nigeria
Summary
Flexible nursing professional with superior record of success in patient-centred care. Advocates for patient rights and educates on post-discharge care. Committed to supporting continuum of care with compassionate treatment and guidance.
Emerging nursing professional motivated to provide compassionate comprehensive care. Calm and pragmatic under pressure with superior knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
Ambitious nursing student eager to contribute academic success to hands-on healthcare role. Approaches challenges with resourcefulness and critical thinking. History of calm demeanour and sound judgment in high-pressure situations.
Compassionate Nursing Officer with knack for improving patient care and staff coordination. Led initiatives to streamline processes, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes and staff satisfaction. Committed to fostering supportive and efficient healthcare environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
NURSING OFFICER
BANARLY GRP. NIG., LTD
Ebute-Metta, Nigeria
01.2013 - 07.2025
- Organised health promotion activities leading to increased awareness about preventative healthcare among patients.
- Monitored vital signs regularly maintaining optimal health condition of critically ill patients.
- Advocated for patients' rights, enhancing trust between nursing staff and patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Managed complex caseloads, ensuring timely and appropriate treatment for all patients.
- Bolstered hospital's reputation for excellence in paediatric care through dedicated service.
- Led training sessions on new medical equipment improving overall team efficiency.
- Coordinated seamless discharge process, reducing readmission rates substantially.
- Assisted patients with mobility and ambulation throughout facility.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Administered scheduled oral and IV medications and therapies, overseeing pain management plans.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness in wards to prevent cross contamination of diseases.
Nursing officer
Patol Hospital
Olodi Apapa, Lagos
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Managed complex caseloads, ensuring timely and appropriate treatment for all patients.
- Advocated for patients' rights, enhancing trust between nursing staff and patients.
- Monitored vital signs regularly maintaining optimal health condition of critically ill patients.
- Conducted regular ward rounds, anticipating complications and adjusting treatments accordingly.
- Coordinated seamless discharge process, reducing readmission rates substantially.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness in wards to prevent cross contamination of diseases.
- Administered prescribed medications resulting in better management of chronic conditions.
- Implemented effective infection control measures resulting in decreased hospital-acquired infections.
Nursing officer
LADIA MATERNITY HOSPITAL
Sabon Gari, Zaria
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through personalised care plans.
- Administered prescribed medications resulting in better management of chronic conditions.
- Conducted regular ward rounds, anticipating complications and adjusting treatments accordingly.
- Adapted nursing practices to meet changing demands of high-pressure and challenging environments.
- Followed all DPA rules and regulations to protect patient confidentiality.
- Set and monitored performance targets for optimised service-user care.
- Collaborated with external providers to meet patient care continuity needs.
- Presented financial forecasts to assess progress against targets.
- Implemented clear quality standards to maintain first-class patient provisions.
Education
REGISTERED MIDWIFE CERTIFICATE 2002-01-01 - MIDWIFERY
St. Lukes Anglican Hospital(SCHOOL OF MIDFWIFERY)
WUSASA,Zaria, Kaduna 01.2001 - 01.2002
WAEC(EQUIVALENT TO GCSEs) - HEALTHCARE
St. Lukes Anglican Hospital(SCHOOL OF NURSING)
WUSASA, Zaria, Kaduna STATE 01.1996 - 01.1999
WAEC (EQUIVALENT) - year 11
GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
TAFAWA BALEWA WAY KADUNA STATE 01.1988 - 01.1994
FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE - YEAR 6
OKALUGA NKWOEGWU CENTRAL SCHOOL
Ministry of education IMO STATE 01.1979 - 01.1985
Skills
- Healthcare service improvement
- Surgical aftercare knowledge
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Advanced life support
- Palliative care understanding
- Advanced life support certification
- Proactive health promotion
- Therapeutic relationship building
- Wound dressing and care
- Oncology nursing
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Use of medical software
- Patient confidentiality assurance
- Medical record documentation
- Crisis management in hospitals
Certification
- REGISTERED MIDWIFE CERTIFICATE 2002-01-01
- REGISTERED NURSE CERTIFICATE 1999-01-01
- FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE 1985-01-01
Custom Section
Okauga-Nkwuegwu
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 18-Dec-1972
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital status: Married
- Religion: Christian
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading health care books
- Volunteering for medical literacy programs
- Keeping up with medical news and updates
- Educating people on first aid safety
References
- MRS. PAULINE OHAERI, SECRETARY TO THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, BANARLY GRP. NIG. LTD., +2348104420478, paullychi@gmail.com
- MRS PROMISE NZOMIWU (Ph.D.), HEAD QUALITY CONTROL DEPARTMENT, BANARLY GROUP. NIG. LTD., +2348037535520, chizurunzomiwu@gmail.com
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Timeline
NURSING OFFICER
BANARLY GRP. NIG., LTD
01.2013 - 07.2025
Nursing officer
Patol Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2013
Nursing officer
LADIA MATERNITY HOSPITAL
01.2004 - 12.2006
REGISTERED MIDWIFE CERTIFICATE 2002-01-01 - MIDWIFERY
St. Lukes Anglican Hospital(SCHOOL OF MIDFWIFERY)
01.2001 - 01.2002
WAEC(EQUIVALENT TO GCSEs) - HEALTHCARE
St. Lukes Anglican Hospital(SCHOOL OF NURSING)
01.1996 - 01.1999
WAEC (EQUIVALENT) - year 11
GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.1988 - 01.1994
FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE - YEAR 6
OKALUGA NKWOEGWU CENTRAL SCHOOL
01.1979 - 01.1985
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