Okechukwu Daniel Ikedimma

• Evaluated responses to treatments and medications accurately; alerted doctors of any adverse reactions promptly.
• Developed individualised care plans for improved patient experience.
• Provided high-quality patient care by utilising advanced nursing techniques.
• Conducted comprehensive medical assessments with thoroughness, guiding treatment decisions effectively.
• Managed rapidly changing situations with calm professionalism, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Handled emergency situations swiftly, reducing risk factors significantly.
• Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe environment for patients.
• Documented all nursing actions meticulously, enabling accurate record-keeping for future references.
• Monitored vital signs regularly with accuracy, detecting anomalies promptly.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care provision.
• Assisted physicians during examinations and treatments for seamless healthcare delivery.
• Supported mental health patients through therapeutic communication techniques, improving their overall wellness.
• Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
• Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
• Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
• Assessed the needs of ICU patients, providing appropriate nursing interventions.
• Monitored vital signs of critically ill patients, ensuring stability.
• Contributed towards research studies within the Intensive Care Unit setting, enriching treatment techniques and procedures.
• Operated life-supporting machines, guaranteeing patient viability in challenging situations.
• Conducted physical examinations on new admissions, establishing a baseline for future assessments.
• Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.

Critical Care Unit

Responsibilities:

• Using a holistic approach to patient care, demonstrating practical clinical understanding for optimal outcomes.
• Working according to trust policies and procedures at all times for optimal clinical care and compliance.
• Utilising outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities to enhance positive patient experiences.
• Monitoring patients closely, identifying signs of deterioration and acting quickly and appropriately to resolve.
• Maintaining detailed medical records and documentation with accurate, up-to-date patient information.
• Assessing patient wellbeing within 15-minute timeframe on admission or taking over, and creating detailed evidence-based management plans for cohesive care.
• Administered prescribed medications with precision and according to drug administration guidelines, and monitoring patient's response to ensure efficacy.
• Effectively and effieciently utilising ITU equipments (Ventilators, Armstrong, Respironics BIPAP, CPAP hoodie, Fresenius hemofilter, NG feeding apparatus, ABG analyser) to provide optimal care and improve patient's outcome.
• Ensuring prompt escalation of deteriorating patient, abnormal laboratory values and other infection control or safeguarding alerts.
• Working in harmony with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to enhance patients recovery.

Unit: Intermediate Care

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and document patient's condition, medications administered and interventions applied.
• Completed clinical tasks while adhering to defined policies and procedures.
• Used Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation process and electronic health records to document treatments and patient status observations.
• Educated patients and caregivers on discharge instructions to maintain continuum of care.
• Administered, medications and wound care according to needs.
• Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
• Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.

Intensive Care Unit and Coronary care unit

Responsibilities:

• Performing and basic interpretation of Electrocardiography (ECG).
• Monitoring and care of post cardiac surgical and post cardiac catheterisation and device implantation patients
• Accountable for carrying out regular inspection and checks on unit and ward equipment.
• Monitor and document patient's condition, medications administered and other relevant interventions applied.
• Ward staff co-ordination and duty allocation.
• Educated patients and caregivers on discharge instructions to maintain continuum of care.
• Oversaw unit processes, including patient admission and discharge.
• Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate registered nurses and ancillary staff.
• Coordinated staff to meet patient care needs.
• Participated in performance evaluations for Assistant Nurses.
• Used Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation process and electronic health records to document treatments and patient status observations.
• Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
• Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
• Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed equipment and administered medications and IVs.
• Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
• Facilitated patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Monitor and document patient's condition, medications administered and interventions applied.
• Completed clinical tasks while adhering to defined policies and procedures.
• Assisted surgeons to perform bedside, non-invasive procedures.

Unit: Orthopaedic Ward

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and document patient's condition, medications administered and interventions applied.
• Completed clinical tasks while adhering to defined policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
• Assisted surgeons to perform bedside, non-invasive procedures.
• Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
• Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed equipment and administered medications and IVs.
• Educated patients and caregivers on discharge instructions to maintain continuum of care.

Responsibilities:

• Outfield emergency response.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
• Provided direct patient care, including stabilising patients and determining the next course of action based on need.
• Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
• Preparation of patients for emergency diagnostic investigations.
  Monitoring patients pre, intra and post diagnostic procedures.
• Safely and efficiently transported patients with emergency vehicles.

Units: Telemetry ward, A & E, OT and OPD
Responsibilities:

• Admission and discharge of patients.
• Implementing ordered changes in patients’ care plan.
• Circulating during surgical procedures.
• Completed clinical tasks while adhering to defined policies and procedures.
• Monitor and document patient's condition, medications administered and interventions applied.
• Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
• Used Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation process and electronic health records to document treatments and patient status observations.
• Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
• Educated patients and caregivers on discharge instructions to maintain continuum of care.

Units: Med-Surgical Ward and Accident and Emergency
Responsibilities:

• Care of road traffic accident victims.
• Field outreach on Health Initiative for Rural Development in Delta State (HIRD).
• Field outreach on campaign against drug and substance Abuse with National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State.
• Field outreach on HIV/AIDS counselling and testing in Delta State.
• Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
• Monitor and document patient's condition, medications administered and interventions applied.
• Completed clinical tasks while adhering to defined policies and procedures.
• Assisted surgeons to perform bedside, non-invasive procedures.
• Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.