Ogechi Agbanyim
Abuja,Garki
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with 12+ year clinical experience in drug administration, wound care, pre & post surgical care, geriatric care, patient education, mental health and managing medical conditions ranging from acute to chronic cases.
She is dedicated, passionate, resourceful professional with a strong commitment to providing high quality patient-centered holistic care. From experience with varying job roles I can say that I am team-oriented, have clear verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationship while collaborating with medical team mates to ensure optimal care is provided to patients.
I'm seeking to secure a role with a leading healthcare facility that will enable me provide safe, timely and evidence based care to help patient achieve optimal outcomes while learning and advancing professionally.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Registered Nurse
Cyrstal Hospital
Abuja, Garki
06.2022 - Current
- Planned and prioritised highest levels of care for residents, consistently anticipating next stage of care.
- Trained and developed junior nurses to successfully pass their probation period.
- Consistently monitored patient health and wellbeing to recognise deterioration and initiate appropriate action.
- Conducted rounds with physicians to assist with treatment and patient care.
- Participated in clinical risk and quality improvement initiatives activities.
- Tracked near-miss and error report information and initiated strategies to improve patient safety practices.
- Oversaw admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Facilitated smooth patient discharge, managing transition to hospital wards or referred hospitals.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimizing discomfort.
Case Management & Provider Relations
HCI Healthcare LTD
Abuja
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Promoted safeguarding standards in line with updated regulations to help protect from risk.
- Expanded service provision through strategic management and forward-planning, catering to changes in client demand.
- Collaborated with management team to strengthen operational delivery to meet high quality standards.
- Monitored recordkeeping to enforce high standards of document control and champion transparency.
- Conducting clinical audit in provider facility to ensure care given to patients is in line with current clinical practice.
- Organizing and conducting well-care forum our registered clients
- Collaborating with Physician, family members and the patient when developing treatment during hospital stay to reduce fraud, waste and abuse.
- Daily supervision of clinical activities of nurses on the team and providing guidance and training where necessary.
- Procurement of prescribed medication and ensuring the right drugs are delivered to the patient in the comfort of their home
Staff Nurse
Mev Specialist Hospital
Abuja, Area 11
02.2012 - 12.2017
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Provision of family planning services and counseling
- Administration of vaccines during childhood clinic days
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Analysed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritizing patient well being.
- Prioritized health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Maintained strict confidentiality at all times, adhering to relevant company policy.
- Facilitated nutritional assessment through accurate updating of food and fluid intake charts.
- Documented incidents on patient management systems in real time to maximise efficiencies.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
Home Care Nurse
Prompt Home Health
Abuja , Garki
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Prevented accidents and falls by ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of service user homes.
- Operated hoists to move clients in and out of bed.
- Guaranteed user safety by monitoring wellbeing and promptly reporting concerns.
- Accompanied clients to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.
- Delivered toileting support for clients with mobility issues.
- Optimised user outcomes by ensuring care delivery was in line with care plans and individual wishes.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding client condition updates.
- Assisted clients with adapting to life changes due to bodily or brain injuries.
- Coordinated clients appointments with healthcare professionals in support of ongoing treatment objectives.
- Provided tailored support to family members through particularly difficult periods.
- Answered questions from clients, family members, and other carers.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Adapted care activities in response to clients' mood, energy levels, and preferences.
- Followed client treatment plans for exercises, medications and wound care.
- Involved clients in decision-making to promote independence.
- Supported clients and families through difficult emotional times with sound medical advice and caring personal assistance.
- Fed clients with severe limitations and assisted more mobile clients with self-feeding.
- Partnered with supervisors and social services team to help coordinate quality care.
- Kept detailed records of care activities, condition changes and treatment responses.
- Helped individuals manage daily activities of living due to age, illness or injury, or chronic condition.
Graduate Nurse
State Specialist Hospital
Gombe, Gombe Town
11.2009 - 10.2010
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Performing diagnostic test like blood sugar levels, urinalysis and venipunture.
- Assisting the midwives in the delivery suite with sterilization of tools, setting up intravenous infusion, vaginal examination and charting progress of labour and handling delivery with episiotomy repair where necessary.
- Attending clinical meetings.
- Developing and implementing nursing care plans
- Nursing comatose patients
- Wound care including suturing especially in the accident and emergency unit
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Public Health Nursing
Babcock University
Ogun State/ Nigeria 01.2009 - 10.2010
Certificate of Higher Education - Clinic Service Provider, Family Planning
Oyo State School of Family Health
Ibadan/ Nigeria 07.2009 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Babcock University
09.2004 - 06.2009
Skills
- Blood pressure assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Acute care
- Discharge planning
- Intravenous infusions
- Blood transfusion nursing
- Clinical practice
- Catheter and wound care
- Risk assessment
- Healthcare management
- Room preparation
- Vital signs
- Equipment sterilisation
- Charting and reporting
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient education
- Staff supervision
- Staff performance evaluations
- Nursing staff leadership
- Neonatal and maternity
- Computerised charting specialist
- OR and A&E experience
- Staffing schedules
- Health assessments
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
- Case Management & Provider Relationship End –To End Process, HCI Healthcare LTD, Lagos Nigeria - 2022
- Contraceptive Technology Update, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria- 2021
- Adolescent Sexual & Reproduction Health and Youth Friendly Services, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria- 2018
- Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria - 2018
- Science of High Reliability in Healthcare (Prevention, detection and correction of Medical errors), Byron Institute, Abuja Nigeria- 2014
Timeline
Senior Registered Nurse
Cyrstal Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Case Management & Provider Relations
HCI Healthcare LTD
01.2018 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse
Mev Specialist Hospital
02.2012 - 12.2017
Home Care Nurse
Prompt Home Health
01.2011 - 12.2011
Graduate Nurse
State Specialist Hospital
11.2009 - 10.2010
Certificate of Higher Education - Clinic Service Provider, Family Planning
Oyo State School of Family Health
07.2009 - 10.2009
Diploma of Higher Education - Public Health Nursing
Babcock University
01.2009 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Babcock University
09.2004 - 06.2009
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