Alu Audu

Dedicated and compassionate Public health–oriented Registered Nurse and Perioperative Nurse with over 10 years of progressive experience in hybrid theatre, general nursing, and humanitarian healthcare. Proven expertise in perioperative nursing, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care, infection prevention and control (IPC), and supporting complex surgical procedures while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety. Experienced in delivering quality nursing care in both hospital and humanitarian settings through effective multidisciplinary collaboration of clinical and humanitarian healthcare experience, including service delivery in resource-limited settings.

Experienced in supervising primary healthcare services, implementing infection prevention and control (IPC) programs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and supporting outbreak response and emergency health interventions. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Ministry of Health structures, community stakeholders, and humanitarian partners to strengthen health systems and improve quality of care. Skilled in health program implementation, data monitoring, quality improvement, and integration of nutrition and preventive services within primary healthcare.

Mobile Nurse Clinician - Medecins du Monde (MdM) - Katsina

(2024-11 - 2026-01)

• Conducted a rapid needs assessment for the ECHO Project, producing data-driven insights that informed and supported proposal development.
• Successfully developed and operationalized IPC protocols specifically designed for mobile clinic operations, enhancing safe service delivery in resource-limited and high- risk humanitarian settings.
• Led a multidisciplinary team delivering healthcare service via a mobile clinic to underserved communities
• Served as IPC Focal Person, coordinating infection prevention and control activities across mobile clinic operations and ensuring adherence to standard and transmission- based precautions
• Developed and implemented IPC protocols and practical guidelines tailored to mobile clinic environments, improving infection risk management and patient/staff safety.
• Played a key role in outbreak response and implementation of infection control measures in emergency contexts.
• Provided high-quality patient care as a licensed clinician on a mobile health clinic, traveling to various locations to deliver medical services to underserved populations.
• Conducted comprehensive health assessments, diagnosed and treated acute and chronic illnesses, and provided preventive care services, including health education and counseling.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants, to provide coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Utilized electronic medical records (EMRs) to document patient interactions, maintain accurate records, and track patient outcomes.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives, including data collection and analysis, to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance patient care and outcomes.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity in providing care to diverse patient populations, including those with limited English proficiency and varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Maintained a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff, and community members, adhering to infection control and safety protocols.

Perioperative Nurse - Nizamiye Hospital Abuja - Cadastral Zone, Life Camp, Plot 113, Abuja, Nigeria

(2023-12 - 2024-11)

• Ensure the sterile field is maintained by adhering to strict infection control and aseptic techniques before during and after surgical procedures.
• Assisted in endoscopic and minimal invasive procedure include; endovascular, laparoscopic surgeries, hysteroscopy, artheroscopy, and TUR-P within a hybrid theatre
• Operate and troubleshoot advanced medical imaging equipment such as fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI integrated with the hybrid operation room
• Assisted in a range of orthopedic procedures including minimal invasive, trauma, joint replacement and spinal surgeries
• Manage surgical instruments, implants, and consumables to ensure readiness for procedures.
• Participate in staff training and continuous professional development related to hybrid OR technology and patient care.
• Maintained accurate surgical documentation and instrument counts.

Perioperative Nursing Student (PONS) - Perioperative Nursing School, Jos University Teaching Hospital - Plateau State, Nigeria

(2022-11 - 2023-11)

• Assisted in the preparation of surgical equipment and ensured proper functioning, resulting in smooth surgical procedures
• Implement and follow-up the hygiene, sterilization, asepsis and disinfection protocols and procedures at all times, in pre, during and post- operative activities, in order to ensure the patient and staff's safety conditions.
• Administered pre-operative medications and monitored patients' vital signs, guaranteeing optimal patient safety and comfort.
• Assist the surgeons and anesthetist during the operation, anticipating their needs, in order to facilitate their job and helping throughout the whole process.
• Assessed and documented patients' conditions, identifying potential complications and initiating timely interventions.
• Educated patients and their families about post-operative care. leading to improved recovery outcomes.

Nursing Officer II - Narawa State Hospital Management Board - Lafia Nasarawa State, Nigeria

(2018-07 - 2022-11)

• Performed health checks on patient's daily, assessing vitals such as weight, pulse and temperature.
• Conducted examinations to determine patient illness or injury, quickly finding problems for prompt solution
• Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
• Evaluated patient symptoms and condition to plan effective recovery program for timely discharge
• Worked with meticulous accuracy in administering patient medication, ensuring correct, appropriate doses.
• Administered enema
• Daily wound dressing of patients in surgical ward
• Planned Nursing care for each patient.

Ahmadu Bello University (2023) Zaria, Kaduna State

Perioperative Nursing School Jos University Teaching Hospital (2023)

Benue State School of Nursing (2015) Makurdi

United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) (2009)

Government Secondary School (2008) Wulko Nasarawa State

LGEA Primary School (2002) Angwan-Rimi Akwanga