Bamigbade Zainab

Fully NMC-registered Adult Nurse with over two years of post-registration clinical experience across Intensive Care/Critical Care, Emergency, General Ward, and Outpatient settings at St Dominic Catholic Hospital, Nigeria, together with prior experience as a Research Nurse on a WHO-affiliated maternal health trial. Holds a BSc (Hons) in International Nursing (University of Suffolk/UNICAF) and BLS and ACLS certification. Experienced in haemodynamic monitoring, deterioration recognition and escalation, IV therapy, medicines management, and evidence-based, patient-centred care planning.

Immediately available and eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Registered Nurse (Rotating — ICU/Critical Care, Emergency, General Ward, Outpatient) - St Dominic Catholic Hospital - Ibadan, Nigeria

(2024-10 - 2026-02)

Delivered safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care across ICU/Critical Care, Emergency, General Ward, and Outpatient settings, managing patients with acute, chronic, and complex health needs.

• Performed comprehensive nursing assessments and planned, implemented, and evaluated individualised care; managed haemodynamic monitoring, IV infusions, and medicines administration in line with hospital policy.
• In ICU, cared for critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring of vital signs, fluid balance via catheter, and oxygen therapy; applied BLS and ACLS competencies during emergency situations, including patients with reduced consciousness and ventilated care needs.
• In the Emergency Department, assessed and prioritised patients presenting with urgent and life-threatening conditions, stabilising patients prior to admission and coordinating care with doctors and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Frequently sole registered nurse in charge of a general ward with up to 24 patients, and sole registered nurse covering the Emergency and Outpatient Departments during night shifts.
• Independently performed venepuncture, cannulation, and catheterisation; recognised abnormal ECG findings and escalated to the doctor.
• Maintained accurate, complete, and legible patient records using both electronic and paper documentation systems, supporting timely and safe clinical decision-making.
• Supervised and taught student nurses, junior nurses, and healthcare assistants, including ward orientation, supervised practice of clinical skills, and escalation of performance concerns to senior staff.
• Maintained consistent compliance with infection prevention and control standards and contributed to quality improvement initiatives, including a logbook system for ward equipment tracking that improved accountability at handover.

Research Nurse — WHO-affiliated Maternal Health Trial - University College Hospital - Ibadan, Nigeria

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

Supported delivery of a WHO-affiliated maternal health research trial, contributing to participant recruitment, data collection, and adherence to research and clinical governance protocols.

• Worked within a multidisciplinary research and clinical team to ensure patient safety and data integrity throughout the trial.

Registered Nurse Experience Prior to NMC Registration - St Dominic Catholic Hospital - Ibadan, Nigeria

Gained registered nurse experience under Nigerian Nursing Council registration prior to obtaining NMC registration, forming the clinical foundation for subsequent post-registration UK-oriented practice.

BSc (Hons) - International Nursing - University of Suffolk / UNICAF (2025-01 - 2026-12)

NMC Registration - Adult Nurse - University of Northampton (2026-06)

Diploma - Nursing Science - Oyo State College of Nursing & Midwifery, Eleyele (2020-01 - 2024-12)