Akiba Merit
Registered Nurse (RN)
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About
I am a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with strong clinical foundation from nursing studies and hands-on clinical rotations. I bring excellent patient care, communication, and critical-thinking skills. I'm eager to contribute to high-quality patient outcomes in a collaborative healthcare setting.
Experience
Student Nurse (Clinical Rotations) - Eja Memorial Joint Hospital Itigidi, Abi, Local Government Area - Cross River State
(2023-05 - 2023-07)
- Provided supervised nursing care including vital signs monitoring, wound dressing, and medication administration.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges, and health education.
- Documented nursing interventions and patient responses in clinical records.
Student Nurse (Clinical Rotations) - General Hospital Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area - Cross River State
(2025-03 - 2025-04)
- Provided supervised nursing care including vital signs monitoring, wound dressing, and medication administration.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges, and health education.
- Documented nursing interventions and patient responses in clinical records.
Primary Health Care Postings - Cross River State (PHC Centres) - Ediba Abi, Itigidi Abi, Ugep - Yakurr Local Government Area
(2023-08 - 2025-05)
- Delivered essential nursing services such as immunizations, antenatal/postnatal care, and health screenings.
- Engaged in community health education on hygiene, nutrition, and preventive care.
- Supported maternal and child health programs and chronic illness management.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Posting - General Hospital Calabar & University of Calabar Teaching Hospital - Calabar
(2025-09 - 2025-10)
- Assisted in prenatal, labour, and postpartum patient care.
- Supported obstetric procedures and monitored maternal and neonatal conditions.
- Educated patients on family planning, prenatal wellness, and newborn care.
Mental Health / Psychiatric Posting - Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar - Calabar
(2024-02 - 2024-04)
- Provided supervised care to patients with psychiatric and mental health conditions.
- Assisted with therapeutic communication, psychosocial support, and adherence to care plans.
- Collaborated with psychiatric teams to promote holistic patient well-being.
Volunteer Nurse Assistant - Eja Memorial Joint Hospital, Abi, Cross River & Primary Health Care Centre, Ugep, Cross River - Cross River
- Supported immunization clinics and basic health screenings in community outreach events.
- Assisted with triage, patient flow coordination, and health education materials distribution.
- Assisted in organizing outreach activities and recording beneficiaries for NGO's
Education
First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) - Umaupu Primary School Ohaji/Egbema Imo State (2014)
Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) - Baptisit Model Secondary School Owerri Imo State (2019)
National Diploma (ND)/Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Midwife (RM) - Nursing - Cross River State College of Nursing Sciences, Itigidi, Abi Local Government Area (2025-11)
Registered Midwife (in-view) - Midwifery - Cross River State College of Nursing Sciences, Itigidi, Abi Local Government Area (2027-03)
