Abereowo Opeyemi Mercy OGUNKOYA
Mowe, Ogun
Summary
Accomplished RN with extensive experience in surgical care and patient advocacy, honed at Harvey Road Health Center and other reputable Lagos hospitals. Excelled in medication administration and fostering trust through empathetic family support. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and healthcare ethics, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Ebute Metta General Hospital,main Theatre(Lagos)
12.2023 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Nurse
Gbagada General Hospital,main Theatre(Lagos)
12.2017 - 11.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- 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.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Nurse
Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, Main Theatre,(st' Nicholas)
12.2014 - 11.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- 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.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Nurse
Harvey Road Health Center, Yaba Lagos
01.2005 - 11.2014
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing Science
National Open University of Nigeria
LagosRegistered Perioperative Nurse - Perioperative Nursing
Lagos State Teaching Hospital
Lagos11.2014
Professional Course - Family Planning And Life Saving Skills
Ogun State School of Midwifery
Abeokuta Ogun State 03.2004
Nigeria Registered Midwife - Midwifery
Ogun State School of Midwifery
Abeokuta Ogun State03.2004
Nigeria Registered Nurse - Nursing
Lagos State School of Nursing
Ikoyi Lagos 05.2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Clinical judgment
- Healthcare ethics
- Licensed RN
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient and family advocacy
- Family advocacy
- Removing sutures
- Breastfeeding education
- Family planning services education
- FLUENT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
- Surgical care
Timeline
Nurse
Ebute Metta General Hospital,main Theatre(Lagos)
12.2023 - Current
Nurse
Gbagada General Hospital,main Theatre(Lagos)
12.2017 - 11.2023
Nurse
Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, Main Theatre,(st' Nicholas)
12.2014 - 11.2017
Nurse
Harvey Road Health Center, Yaba Lagos
01.2005 - 11.2014
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing Science
National Open University of Nigeria
Registered Perioperative Nurse - Perioperative Nursing
Lagos State Teaching Hospital
Professional Course - Family Planning And Life Saving Skills
Ogun State School of Midwifery
Nigeria Registered Midwife - Midwifery
Ogun State School of Midwifery
Nigeria Registered Nurse - Nursing
Lagos State School of Nursing
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