Lydia Owolabi
Glasgow ,Untied Kingdom
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care.
Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions.
Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Driven nursing professional with over ten years of experience in various units in care environments.
Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders.
Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health.
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills.
Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects. Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills.
Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings.
Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pre-Registration Nurse
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Glasgow , United Kingdom
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
Chief nursing officer
Osun State Primary Health Care Board
Osogbo, Nigeria
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with mobility and ambulation throughout facility.
- Assessed and triaged patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualised interventions.
- Administered scheduled oral and IV medications and therapies, overseeing pain management plans.
- Collected biological samples and sent to laboratory for testing.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and care options.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Adapted nursing practices to meet changing demands of high-pressure and challenging environments.
- Coordinated staff rotas to meet service requirements whilst remaining under budget.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with staff members.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Encouraged patients and staff members to follow all disease prevention protocols.
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
Senior nursing officer
Osun State Primary Health Care Board
Osogbo, Nigeria
07.2016 - 07.2016
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Assessed and triaged patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualised interventions.
- Assisted patients with mobility and ambulation throughout facility.
- Administered scheduled oral and IV medications and therapies, overseeing pain management plans.
- Collected biological samples and sent to laboratory for testing.
- Liaised with physicians and care team personnel to promote continuity of care.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Delegated clinical nursing tasks to meet patients' care requirements.
- Collaborated with local authorities in safeguarding vulnerable patients.
- Attended health conventions to monitor product and service evolutions.
- Mentored and provided clinical onboarding for nursing personnel and medical assistants.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - General Nursing
Osun State School Of Nursing
Osogbo/Nigeria 09.1999 - 11.2002
Diploma of Higher Education - Midwifery
School of Midwifery
Osogbo/Nigeria 03.2003 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
National Open University of Nigeria
Osogbo/Nigeria 09.2009 - 08.2016
Skills
- Flexible
- Infection prevention and control
- Equipment sterilisation
- Medication Administration
- Phlebotomy
- Pre- and post-operation care
- Excellent time management
- Data confidentiality
- Compassionate care
- Adult care
- Patient education
- Outstanding communication
- Risk Management
- Patient-centred care
- Accurate record-keeping
- Vital signs
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pre-Registration Nurse
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
11.2023 - 08.2024
Chief nursing officer
Osun State Primary Health Care Board
07.2019 - 07.2023
Senior nursing officer
Osun State Primary Health Care Board
07.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
National Open University of Nigeria
09.2009 - 08.2016
Diploma of Higher Education - Midwifery
School of Midwifery
03.2003 - 03.2004
Diploma of Higher Education - General Nursing
Osun State School Of Nursing
09.1999 - 11.2002
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