JUMAI OLUWATENIOLA OLALERE
KESGRAVE
Summary
Eager student nurse with 2 years of placement experiences. Works part time as a healthcare assistant with over 2 years of experience. Committed to increasing knowledge of treatments through hands-on learning and studying. Gained valuable knowledge from working in varied health settings. Proven ability to solve complex problems, tailor care to patient needs, remain calm in emergency situations. Skilled at maintaining relationships with patients to provide top-of-the-line care ensuring patient safety and professionalism. Committed to owning up to mistakes and learning from them. Sharing knowledge to help better other professionals to improve patient outcomes. Committed to working with the NMC guidelines, policies and procedures.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Health care assistant
NHS Professionals
KESGRAVE
10.2024 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Communicated and escalated concerns timely and appropriately to senior staff members to ensure patient safety
- Worked on different medical and surgical wards, gaining broader knowledge on different approaches and strategies best suited to individual patients
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Encouraged and advised patients on how best to manage independently to ensure safety, for example, explained and encouraged a patient on why they needed to use their frame as advised by the physiotherapist
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Conversed with patients to help them feel less lonely as the hospital can feel quite isolating
- Conversed with patients to help better understand how to give personalised person-centred care and tailor interventions appropriately
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Helped service users improve their independence, building strength and confidence to enhance daily living.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Delivered high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Empowered vulnerable individuals to retain maximum independence through targeted care.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
- Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records to enable care continuity between support providers.
- Actively developed professional healthcare competencies through regular training.
- Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
- Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
- Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
- Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
- Regularly documented patient roundings, skin assessment, input and output, and completed other documentation timely and appropriately
Student nurse
University of Essex
Colchester
10.2023 - Current
- Completed placements in community, EAU, Respiratory, Surgical wards working within the NMC and school guidelines, as well as my competencies whilst ensuring patient safety and professionalism at all times.
- Tallilored interventions to patient needs and preferences
- Worked collaboratively with nursing staff, other students and other members of the multidisciplinary teams
- Used moving and handling equipment including but not lomited to sliding sheets, sarasteady, and hoist
- Completed patient admissions, emergency care proforma, rounding chart, VIP chart, fluid balance chart, stool chart, aSSKINg,
- Assisted with toileting and hygiene needs, managed the use of appropriate aids including pads, sheaths bottles and commodes.
- Checked lying and standing blood pressure to assess postural drop in patients admitted following a fall
- Completed nursing notes
- Performed and interpreted normal and deteriorating vitals, escalated appropriately using SBAR
- Checked pulse and performed ECG on patient admitted chest pain, bradycardia, tachycardia, arrthymias
- Obtained blood cultures with patients experiencing temperature spikes
- Performed blood glucose monitoring and hypoglycaemic, normal and hyperglycemia ranges, as well as sliding scale management under supervision
- Maintained proper hand hygiene, proper linen, waste and sharps disposal
- Performedbladder scan
- Performed neurological assessment using GCS
- Performed male and female urethral catherisation under supervision
- Prepared pre-emptives prescribed for palliative patients: Morphine and Oxycodone for pain and discomfort, Levomepromazine for nausea and vomiting, Midazolam for agitation, Hyoscine butylbromide for chesty secretions and administered the medications using a syringe driver under supervision
- Performed urine dip
- Completed AKI bundle under supervision
- Observed suprapubic catheterisation
- Observe and administered different types of insulin including rapid acting, slow acting, long acting and mixed like lantus, trurapi, levemir, flexpen under supervision
- Collect sputum, urine and stool specimens, interpreted findings
- Performed venepuncture and cannulation under supervision
- Performed administration of FER-INJECT, blood via infusion pumps
- Administered medications orally, typically, sublingually, as well as through IV, IM, SC, NJ, NG, PEG and RIG under supervision
- Utilised aseptic techniques for a variety of appropriate nursing interventions
- Perform and managed diabetic care, pressure ulcer care and prevention, wound care, and catheter care under supervision
- learnt and applied different primary dressings like Atrauman, Atrauman Ag, mepilex one, exufiber, exufiber Ag, medihoney, cutimed sorbact, cutimed sorbact gel, mepitel one, prontosan gel, pb7, flaminal hydro, flaminal forte, etc and secondary dressings like k soft, k lite, k plus, comfi net, yellow lining, mepilex border, mepore, zetuvit pads, kerlix gauze etc under supervision
- learnt and identified different stages of wounds including Sloughy, necrotising, granulating, epithelialising, necrotic.
- Performed wound swabs, blood tests including CRP, PCT on patients presenting with wounds that show signs of infections or sepsis (e.g. wounds with malodorous exudate)
- Perform interventions like initiate sepsis 6 bundle under supervision
- Managed patients with seizures, dementia, learning disability, EOL
- Managed care of bariatric patients
- Performed DRE and administered enema
- Obtained a coagulation screen, FBC, D dimer tests in patients admitted for querying Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
- Ensured safe environment with regular cleaning and sterilisation of equipment.
- Administered oxygen via nasal cannula, and venturi masks under supervision.
- Delivered high-quality patient care to enhance recovery process.
- Gained general knowledge on diagnostic assessments like CTPA (Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram) for patients with ?PE, VQ (ventilation perfusion) to diagnose PE in pregnant women, Bladder scan for patients with ?urinary retention, CTKUB (Kidneys, Ureters and bladder) to diagnose kidney stones, renal colic, other urinary tract problems, abdominal pain, US doppler tests for patients with possible oedema and ?DVT
- Observed changes in patient conditions; escalated to appropriate healthcare personnel promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as eating, bathing, promoting independence where possible.
- Collaborated closely with other nurses on the ward; fostered a supportive work environment conducive for swift patient recovery times.
- Improved patient comfort by providing personalised care and attention.
- Streamlined communication between doctor and patients by explaining medical jargon simply and clearly.
- Demonstrated empathetic understanding towards patients' families; facilitated effective communication about the progression of patients’ conditions.
- Conducted efficient handovers at shift change; ensured continuity of quality care for all patients.
- Maintained accurate medical records, enhancing efficiency in treatment plans.
- Followed strict hygiene protocols during all clinical procedures; minimised cross-contamination risks significantly.
- Applied clinical skills to administer IVs, injections, and catheters accurately and safely.
- Took vital signs regularly; ensured stability or identified potential emergencies promptly.
- Liaised effectively with multidisciplinary team, ensuring seamless patient care delivery.
- Participated actively in staff meetings; contributed valuable insights towards improvement of nursing practices at the hospital.
- Provided emotional support, resulting in improved patient morale.
- Administered medication for better control over patients' symptoms.
- Conducted health assessments to identify areas requiring medical intervention.
- Built positive rapport with patients from various backgrounds.
- Monitored patient conditions, continuously assessing vitals to ensure ongoing quality care.
- Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs and bandages.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients with ailments and disabilities.
- Performed physical assessment by measuring blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen level.
- Completed shifts alongside university-based learning.
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care, increasing patient satisfaction.
- Cooperated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver health care plans.
- Cleaned and treated patient wounds with guidance from head nurse.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results and registered data on computer system.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Worked with family and carers to understand and assess patients' health needs.
- Reported accidents, risks and incidents in line with set procedures.
- Gained understanding of health inequalities affecting disadvantaged and vulnerable people.
- Built clinical knowledge and leadership skills to effectively diagnose patients.
- Proactively applied safeguarding principles to maximise patient safety.
- Carried out patient assessments with minimal supervision.
- Planned and delivered evidence-based care tailored to patients' needs.
- Established immediate and long-term care goals, working with interdisciplinary teams to implement.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
Education
Yerokun Early Learning Nursery and Primary school
LagosBachelor of Science - Adult nursing
University of Essex
Colchester 09.2026
Skills
- Multitasking under pressure
- Working collaboratively with MDT
- Maintain proper hand hygiene
- Checking and interpreting vital signs
- Safely moving and handling patients using appropriate equipments
- Assessing patients and delivering appropriate interventions tailored to their needs
- Manage care of deteriorating patients
- Insertion, removal and management of urethral catheters
- Blood glucose monitoring, management and care
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Wound care, dressing and management
- Medication administration orally, topically, sublingually, via IV, IM, SC, NG, NJ, PEG and RIG
- Handling distressed patients
- Exercise and activity planning
- Wound dressing expertise
- Physiological knowledge
- Knowledge of nhs policies
- Supporting family members
- Patient dignity preservation
- Elderly care proficiency
- Blood pressure measurement
- Diabetes management techniques
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Respecting cultural differences
- Sensory impairment communication
- Adapting to patient needs
- Communicating with dementia patients
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Equipment sterilisation
- Patient care
- Patient engagement
- Elderly care
- Nutrition management
- Palliative Care
- Medication Administration
- Pain management
- Compassionate care giver
- Monitoring observations
- Disability support
- Toileting and grooming
- Clinical record-keeping
- Tact and diplomacy
- Clear communication
- Domiciliary phlebotomy
- Patient care plans
- Linen sterilisation and distribution
- Patient temperature and respiration monitoring
- Taking blood samples
- Infection control procedures
- Mobility assistance
- Empathy and compassion
- Health assessment and monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- CPR certification
- Excellent bedside manner
- Patient mobility assistance
- Emergency response training
- NHS Health Checks
- Patient transporting
- Person-centred care plans
- First Aid
- Personal care assistance
- Patient safeguarding
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Infection prevention and control
- Cultural awareness
- Dementia awareness
- Care management
- Patient transport
- End Of Life Care
- Care plan management
- Disability Care
- Infection prevention
- Nursing care
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance
- Healthcare operations
- Hoist operation
- Nursing best practices
- Emotional resilience
- Mental health support
- Mobility equipment operation
Languages
English
Native
Accomplishments
Successfully completed placements with community nursing team, EAU, Respiratory and a surgical ward.
Timeline
Health care assistant
NHS Professionals
10.2024 - Current
Student nurse
University of Essex
10.2023 - Current
Yerokun Early Learning Nursery and Primary school
Bachelor of Science - Adult nursing
University of Essex