Stephine Chinonyerem Eburuaja

Staff nurse

Bolton NHS foundation Trust,

Bolton, UK

10.2022 - Current

Delivered high standards of individualised nursing care, maintaining patients' health and wellbeing by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care tailored to each patient's needs.
Maintained a sterile environment for the patient and surgical team before, during, and after surgery to prevent infection. Troubleshot and maintained surgical equipment, ensuring all tools functioned properly during surgery.
Reviewed patient records, ensuring accuracy and updating as necessary before procedures.
Monitored and assessed vital signs to ensure the patient's stability and detect early signs of distress.
Verified patient identity and surgical site to ensure correct surgery is performed on the correct patient. Also reviewed surgical consent forms to ensure proper authorisation before surgery.
Performed accurate surgical counts to ensure no surgical instruments or sponges were left inside the patient’s body.
Checked and ensured an adequate supply of sterile packs and instruments, ensuring proper placement and accessibility during procedures.
Managed surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring they were ready and available for each procedure, including machines like phacoemulsification and vitrectomy machines.
Monitored post-operative patients in the recovery room, assessing vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and breathing) and identifying any signs of complications.
Checked surgical sites for signs of bleeding or infection and promptly addressed any issues.
Identified allergic reactions, promptly notifying the medical team to intervene when necessary.
Cared for patients pre- and post-operatively, ensuring a smooth transition from surgery to recovery and providing emotional support.
Performed emergency care procedures, including resuscitation, rehydration, enema administration, and suctioning as needed.
Developed and managed rotational systems to ensure continuity of care and efficient patient management.
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and achieve positive patient outcomes.
Administered medications, including oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous forms, ensuring accurate dosages.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, pain management, and therapeutic regimens.
Performed IV cannulation, ensuring safe and effective access for fluid and medication administration.
Maintained accurate documentation of all procedures, care provided, and patient responses, ensuring compliance with medical and legal standards.
Conducted diagnostic tests, including fasting and random blood sugar testing and urinalysis, to assess patients' conditions.
Performed nursing interventions, such as nebulization, blood transfusions, catheterizations, and fluid regulation as required.
Developed individualized nursing care plans, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure continuity of care.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to assess and improve patient outcomes and deliver integrated care.
Assisted in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and PEG tube insertions, supporting the clinical team in complex treatments.
Managed wound dressings, ensuring they were clean and dry, regularly monitored for signs of infection, and replaced bandages as necessary to ensure optimal healing.
Administered enteral and parenteral nutrition, ensuring patients received the appropriate nutritional support tailored to their specific needs.
Provided high-quality care in various hospital settings, including medical, surgical, orthopedics, ENT, and neurological wards, through rotationary posts, ensuring adaptability and proficiency in different specialties.