Christiana ihuoma
Regina
Summary
Methodical, hardworking, team spirited and Professional Graduate Nurse seeking employment and opportunity to gain further experience while providing empathetic and compassionate care. Enthusiastic, caring, eager to learn and ready to provide patient centered and holistic care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Preceptorship
Pasqua Hospital, Acute Care 4A
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care strategies for improved health management at home.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills to perform complex procedures, such as central line removal, catheter insertion and wound care management etc, with precision and efficiency.
- Promoted infection control measures throughout the facility by adhering to strict protocols for hand hygiene and personal protective equipment usage.
- Prevented complications by vigilantly assessing patients for early signs of deterioration and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, ensuring proper dosages based on each patient''s specific needs.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected the unique needs of diverse patient populations in an acute care setting.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Managed patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses and changing care plans accordingly.
Quality Life Assistant
Harbour Landing Village
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Supported residents by recognizing disability differences and modifying care approaches accordingly to meet individual needs respectfully.
- Managed conflict resolution among residents in a diplomatic manner, promoting harmony within the community.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean facility with adherence to hygiene standards and safety protocols.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as, CPP&SP (comprehensive personal planning & support policy) training, Restrictive procedure training to stay current with HLV (harbour landing village) best practices and continually improve the quality of services provided.
- Maintained accurate documentation related to resident assessments, care plan updates, incident reports, or other relevant information necessary for quality care provision.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Student Nurse Preceptorship
South Public Health, Immunization Clinic.
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Established partnerships with schools and childcare facilities in Regina to provide on-site vaccination services, increasing access for families.
- Enhanced community health by coordinating and administering vaccination clinics for various age groups.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate care during vaccine consultations and appointments.
- Developed educational materials for patients regarding vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of timely immunizations.
- Educated patients on preventive healthcare strategies and at-home care.
- Upheld correct protocols for infection prevention and control
- Maintained safe and sterile environment for optimum patient treatment.
- Maintained detailed records of patient health information in South, Public Health Office.
Student Nurse, Long Term Care
Wascana Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills which resulted in increased trust between nurse and patient.
- Managed medication administration, wound care, and other essential nursing tasks for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provide caring friendship and the advantage of discussion to residents to keep them involved and engaged.
- Provide help in grooming, bathing, toileting, and dressing.
- Help with giving adjustment and help residents in strolling, light exercise.
- Provide turning and repositioning for patients who need assistance to keep them more comfortable.
- Provide support for residents in way that they experience respect and protection.
- Mobilizing non-ambulant and semi-ambulant residents by the excellent use of mechanical lifter.
- Provide safety by ensuring proper use of mechanical belts and wheelchairs for residents who require assistance.
- Ensured the completion and proper documentation of all care and support provided for residents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Regina
Regina, SK10-2024
Skills
- Good computer Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Compassionate care
- Patient Assessment, IV Management
- Wound care management
- Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Good Time management skills
- Active Listener
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN)- CRNA
First Aid and CPR level Healthcare Provider / Basic Life Support (BLS)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Injury prevention: Transfer lift and repositioning (TLR)
Timeline
Student Nurse Preceptorship
Pasqua Hospital, Acute Care 4A
06.2024 - 08.2024
Student Nurse Preceptorship
South Public Health, Immunization Clinic.
05.2024 - 06.2024
Quality Life Assistant
Harbour Landing Village
10.2022 - 08.2024
Student Nurse, Long Term Care
Wascana Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse (RN)- CRNA
First Aid and CPR level Healthcare Provider / Basic Life Support (BLS)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Injury prevention: Transfer lift and repositioning (TLR)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Regina
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