Oghenetega Edorhe
London
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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
South East London
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the emergency department, contributing ideas for process enhancements based on clinical experiences and patient feedback.
- Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Emergency Department Staff Nurse
Family Care Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Triage and Assessment of patients as they come into the emergency department
- Administration of medications
- Emergency management to discharge from the ED or admission to the ward
- Assisting in suturing of minor cut wound, dressing and health education on wound care
- Been part of code blue team, assisting in resuscitation
- Assisting in management of simple and green stick fracture
- Assisting with tracheostomy insertion and intubations.
Staff Nurse
Military Hospital Benin
Benin City, Edo State
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Filled out prior authorizations for medications and services for patients on admission
- Administered intravenous and oral medications to patients
- Applied nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat and evaluate patient responses
- Participated in in-service training classes as offered
- Implemented care in thorough, skillful, consistent and continuous manner
- Observed, assessed and reported both physical and emotional symptoms and conditions of patients
- Provided health education to facilitate patient treatment plan
- Educated patients and families on proper home health care strategies and procedures
- Performed evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review
- Set priorities when organized care for patients with varying acuity
Attachment Nurse
Military Hospital Benin
Benin City, Edo State
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Administered Injections, IV starts and administering fluid
- Administered medications and monitors use and side effects
- Performed comprehensive initial and ongoing assessment of patients and families
- Accepted personal responsibility to maintain competencies for direct patient care and team leadership
- Provided care in non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner
- Participated in professional development activities and maintained professional affiliations
- Provided quality care in compassionate and professional manner
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing Science
Delta State University
Nigeria12.2015
Registered Nurse -
Nursing and Midwifery Council
11.2015
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- Trauma Nursing
- Patient Stabilization
- Patient Safety
- Airway Management
- Medication Administration
- Quality Improvement
- Respiratory Care
- Infection Control
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Intravenous therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Cardiac monitors
- Patient Care Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Delegation and Motivation
- EMR / EHR
- Accurate Documentation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Intake and discharge
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Microsoft Office
- Tracheostomy Care
References
Available on request
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
10.2022 - Current
Emergency Department Staff Nurse
Family Care Hospital
02.2021 - 09.2022
Staff Nurse
Military Hospital Benin
04.2018 - 01.2021
Attachment Nurse
Military Hospital Benin
07.2017 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse -
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing Science
Delta State University