Olayinka Bamiteko
Support Worker
Bedford ,Bedfordshire
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level of Support Worker position. Ready to help team achieve optimal patient centered goals. Talented and focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with over 15 years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Support Worker
First Choice Nursing Agency
Bedford , Bedfordshire
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Nursing Officer
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex
Ilesha , Osun State
12.2018 - 09.2023
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
Nursing Officer
Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital
Ado Ekiti , Ekiti State
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Staff Nurse
Alpha Nursing Agency
Ilupeju , Lagos State
06.2014 - 09.2016
- Providing Nursing Care to Patient
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs, and PIC lines.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Care Assistant
Family Nursing Home Care
Ile-Ife, Osun State
07.2001 - 01.2009
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Education
Registered Perioperative Nurse - Perioperative Nursing
OAUTHC, School of Perioperative Nursing
Ile-Ife 10.2016 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse - Nursing
ECWA, School Of Nursing
Egbe , Kogi State Nigeria 10.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Valid Drivers license
Daily living support
Staff Supervision
Good Communication
Leadership
Health Education
Team Work
Time Management
Certification
Basic Life Support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Support Worker
First Choice Nursing Agency
10.2023 - Current
Basic Life Support
10-2023
People Moving and Manual Handling Techniques
10-2023
Mandatory Training
10-2023
Nursing Officer
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex
12.2018 - 09.2023
Nursing Officer
Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital
12.2017 - 11.2018
Registered Perioperative Nurse - Perioperative Nursing
OAUTHC, School of Perioperative Nursing
10.2016 - 11.2017
Staff Nurse
Alpha Nursing Agency
06.2014 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse - Nursing
ECWA, School Of Nursing
10.2010 - 05.2014
Care Assistant
Family Nursing Home Care
07.2001 - 01.2009