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Morounkola Okunuga

Chaham,Kent

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Sister/Charge Nurse with extensive experience in providing holistic, patient-centred care from admission through to safe discharge. Strong clinical leadership and ward management skills, with proven ability to coordinate patient care, support multidisciplinary teams and maintain high standards of nursing practice, patient safety and quality of care.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Sister/Charge Nurse

Darent Valley Hospital
Dartford, Kent
02.2026 - Current

Provide clinical leadership and support in the day-to-day management of the ward, ensuring consistently high standards of nursing care

Assess patient's individual care needs and develop, implement and evaluate appropriate programmes of care

Support the ward manager in maintaining and improving clinical standards, quality of care and service delivery

Administer and oversee the safe management of medications in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and professional standards

Promote and maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines

Coordinate and facilitates safe and effective admission, transfer and discharge pathways, supporting appropriate patient flow and continuity of care

Manage complex patient cases and clinical situations, identifying appropriate solutions while balancing the needs of patients, relatives and staff

Work collaboratively with doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and improve outcomes

Support the professional development of nursing staff by providing supervision, teaching and clinical guidance

Ensure new staff and student nurses receive appropriate orientation, induction and teaching programmes

Promote a positive learning environment and encourage staff to develop their clinical knowledge and professional practice

Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive documentation of patient care from admission through to discharge

Monitor clinical practice and promote compliance with relevant policies, procedures, standards and evidence-based practice

Advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their concerns, preferences and care needs are appropriately recognised and addressed

Contribute to maintaining a safe, efficient and patient-centred clinical environment.

Registered Nurse 09/2021-02/2026

Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford Kent

Delivered high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to adult patients in an acute hospital setting

Conducted patient assessment, monitored vital signs and recognised changes in clinical condition, escalating concerns appropriately

Administered oral, IV, IM, SC, and topical medications, as well as oxygen therapy in line with clinical standards

Provided wound care and dressing using appropriate aseptic techniques

Developed and evaluated individualised care plans to meet patients' needs

Responded effectively to emergencies and deteriorating patients

Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and continuity of care

Provided health education and emotional support to patients and families

Maintained accurate electronic patient records and clinical documentation

Supported safe discharge planning and effective patient flow

Registered Nurse 09/2009-09/2021

Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Provided comprehensive, patient-centred nursing care from assessment through treatment, recovery and discharge

Conducted patient assessments, developed care interventions, monitored clinical progress and escalated concerns appropriately

Administered medications safely, monitored treatment effectiveness and provided health education to patients and relatives

Maintained accurate, confidential patient records and ensured effective communication across the multidisciplinary team

Promoted compassionate, dignified care while collaborating with healthcare professionals to support safe patient flow and positive outcomes

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
Ogbomoso
01-2014

Higher National Diploma - Midwifery

Oyo State School of Midwifery, Yemetu
Ibadan
01-2009

Higher National Diploma - Nursing

School of Nursing, Ijebu Ode
Ijebu Ode
01-2006

Skills

  • Clinical Leadership and Ward Management
  • Adult and Critical care Nursing
  • Patient Assessment and Care Planning
  • Medication management
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Wound Assessment and management
  • Patient safety as risk management
  • Safe discharge planning
  • Case management
  • Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) collaboration
  • Staff mentorship
  • New staff and student nurse orientation

Timeline

Sister/Charge Nurse

Darent Valley Hospital
02.2026 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

Higher National Diploma - Midwifery

Oyo State School of Midwifery, Yemetu

Higher National Diploma - Nursing

School of Nursing, Ijebu Ode
Morounkola Okunuga