PYEFA TANKO NDAM
BRISTOL,Bristol
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with extensive expertise in therapeutic interaction, anatomical knowledge, and surgical aftercare. Demonstrates proficiency in emergency medicine and neonatal resuscitation, alongside a strong commitment to compliance with NMC standards. Adept at conflict resolution in healthcare settings, medication administration, and patient coordination. Proven leadership skills in ward management and team leadership, ensuring optimal patient assessments and recovery techniques. Career goal: to continue enhancing patient care through innovative medical practices and dedicated service.
Solution-focused Senior Staff Nurse skilled in maintaining exceptional care standards through strategic staff and resource coordination. Evaluates care and treatment programmes to optimise patient outcomes and improve clinical services. Delivers smooth care continuity through productive teamwork.
Accomplished Senior Staff Nurse with experience developing, leading and monitoring patient care programmes for positive clinical outcomes. Focused and attentive for adaptive staff and patient support in high-pressure environments.
Seasoned healthcare professional with focus on delivering outstanding patient care. Possess skills to improve nursing procedures, mentor junior staff and ensure high standards of practice. Apply comprehensive understanding of clinical environments to enhance patient outcomes and maintain optimal safety.
Compassionate and dedicated professional with strong foundation in patient care and clinical expertise. Excels in managing complex cases and providing emotional support to patients and families, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery. Committed to making positive impact in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior staff nurse
UHBW NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Bristol, BRISTOL
2025.02 - Current
- Managed patient care by coordinating with multi-disciplinary medical teams.
- Provided expert clinical advice to junior nurses, fostering professional growth.
- Delivered compassionate care for patients, resulting in increased comfort during treatments.
- Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs which improved their well-being over time.
- Maintained open lines of communication between patients' families and healthcare professionals which ensured transparency in treatment procedures.
- Recognised and responded promptly to emergency situations ensuring safety of patients at all times.
- Ensured high standards of hygiene within the ward, promoting a clean environment for recovery.
- Conducted regular health assessments, ensuring timely intervention when required.
- Participated in hospital-wide infection control initiatives, contributing to a safer environment.
- Supervised junior staff efficiently leading to an improved working atmosphere.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Maintained the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Managed progression of care coordination between teams and across areas.
- Trained and developed junior nurses to successfully pass their probation period.
- Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
- Concurred with inter-professional teams to execute recommended quality improvement plans and interventions.
Registered staff nurse
UHBW NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Bristol, Bristol
2023.02 - 2025.02
- Aided in the smooth operation of medical equipment, ensuring its optimal functioning.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, achieving improved patient comfort.
- Delivered high-quality nursing services to enhance patient satisfaction.
- Upheld the highest standards of professional ethics whilst dealing with sensitive information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication with patients to understand their needs better.
- Coordinated discharge planning for seamless transitioning into home care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills whilst handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring data integrity.
- Complied strictly with infection control protocols, preventing cross-contamination in the ward.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
Staff nurse
national orthopaedic hospital.
DALA kano state, Nigeria
2020.01 - 2023.01
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Kept abreast of latest developments in orthopaedics through continuous professional development courses, ensuring application of best practices at work.
- Contributed to medical research studies on orthopaedics, advancing knowledge in the field.
- Prepared patients for surgery by explaining procedures and answering queries.
- Demonstrated high standards of professionalism whilst dealing with sensitive information about patients' conditions and treatments.
- Delivered excellent patient service consistently earning positive feedback from both patients colleagues hence boosting department morale.
- Assisted in setting fractures and dislocations, reducing long-term complications.
- Took detailed, accurate meeting minutes, collating and promptly distributing to relevant staff for swift action.
- Processed mail, email and phone enquiries, minimising correspondence backlogs.
- Developed database and filing system efficacy to improve ease of use.
- Followed clinical guidelines when handling patient data to maintain confidentiality.
- Recorded patients' vital signs at periodic intervals, following clinical procedure and taking legible and consistent notes.
- Administered medications in line with strict instructions of medical professional.
- Sterilised instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in line with safety procedure to reduce risk of transmission.
Staff nurse
Alliance for international medical action ALIMA
maiduguri, nigeria.
2018.01 - 2020.01
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Provided high-quality personal care by performing tasks such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- 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.
- Educated individuals about the impact of food on their body, fostering mindful eating habits.
- Devised client-specific detox plans; recipients reported significant energy increase and general wellbeing improvements.
- Conducted thorough dietary assessments for accurate health evaluations.
- Maintained detailed records of patients' progress towards health goals, ensuring continuity of care.
- Streamlined processes in a busy clinic environment through efficient administrative tasks management.
- Created engaging educational materials on various aspects of nutrition; audience demonstrated greater awareness about healthy eating habits.
- Attended professional development courses regularly for continuous improvement in practice methods and techniques.
- Advised clients on therapeutic nutrition with strong focus on menu selection, preparation and planning.
Staff nurse
medicins sans frontiers (FRANCE SECTION)
MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA.
2017.08 - 2017.12
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
Nurse volunteer
plateau state specialist hospital
plateau state Jos, Nigeria
2017.03 - 2017.07
- Managed patient records by updating information accurately and promptly.
- Tended wounds preventing infections or complications.
- Monitored vital signs to detect any abnormal changes in patient's condition.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, improving their overall wellbeing.
- Maintained clean and safe environment by following infection control procedures diligently.
- Comforted distressed patients, reducing anxiety levels significantly.
- Adhered strictly to confidentiality guidelines whilst dealing with sensitive information about patients' health status or treatments.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Nursing
college of nursing and midwifery
JOS, plateau state Nigeria. 2013.11 - 2016.11
GCSEs - sciences
cocin secondary school mangu
Plateau state, Nigeria. 2004.09 - 2010.09
first school leaving certificate - elementary education
st stephen anglican nursery and primary school
kano state, Nigeria 1999.09 - 2004.09
Skills
- Therapeutic interaction
- In-Depth anatomical knowledge
- Surgical aftercare
- Compliance with nmc standards
- Conflict resolution in healthcare
- Knowledge of medication administration
- Emergency medicine proficiency
- Neonatal resuscitation program certification
- Medication Administration
- Team Leadership
- Patient coordination
- Ward management
- Patient assessments
- Administering medication
- Recovery techniques
Timeline
Senior staff nurse
UHBW NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
2025.02 - Current
Registered staff nurse
UHBW NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
2023.02 - 2025.02
Staff nurse
national orthopaedic hospital.
2020.01 - 2023.01
Staff nurse
Alliance for international medical action ALIMA
2018.01 - 2020.01
Staff nurse
medicins sans frontiers (FRANCE SECTION)
2017.08 - 2017.12
Nurse volunteer
plateau state specialist hospital
2017.03 - 2017.07
Higher National Diploma - Nursing
college of nursing and midwifery
2013.11 - 2016.11
GCSEs - sciences
cocin secondary school mangu
2004.09 - 2010.09
first school leaving certificate - elementary education
st stephen anglican nursery and primary school
1999.09 - 2004.09