Amos Helen

A dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse and Midwife with extensive experience in Accident and Emergency care, critical nursing, and occupational health practice. Certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Health Safety and Environment (HSE), and Emergency Care Provider (ECP), reflecting a sustained commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. Adept at rapid triage, resuscitation, and managing high-acuity presentations under pressure, with a proven ability to coordinate seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams.

Brings both technical proficiency and compassionate patient-centred care to every clinical environment, and is well positioned to contribute at the highest level within emergency and occupational health settings locally and internationally.

Staff Nurse, Accident and Emergency Unit at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) (2026-04 – Present)

• Provide advanced emergency nursing care within a busy tertiary A&E department, managing acute and high-acuity presentations across all age groups
• Conduct rapid primary and secondary patient assessments using established triage protocols, ensuring timely prioritisation of critical cases
• Administer emergency medications, IV fluids, and life-saving interventions including CPR, airway management, and haemorrhage control
• Apply ACLS and BLS competencies in the management of cardiac arrests, respiratory emergencies, and trauma resuscitation
• Collaborate closely with emergency physicians, surgeons, and allied health professionals to coordinate efficient patient flow and care delivery
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical documentation in compliance with hospital standards and patient safety requirements
• Provide empathetic communication and psychological support to patients and relatives during high-stress emergency situations

Staff Nurse at Nigeria Police Service Medical Centre (2024-05 – 2026-03)

• Conducted comprehensive patient triage, assessing incoming patients to determine severity of condition and prioritise care in fast-paced emergency situations
• Provided immediate stabilisation including medication administration, IV insertion, CPR performance, and bleeding control
• Executed emergency procedures such as wound dressing, fracture management, catheter insertion, and laceration suturing
• Administered prescribed medications including pain relievers, antibiotics, and life-saving drugs with precise dosage calculations
• Delivered continuous vital signs monitoring, pain management, and emotional support to patients and families
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care
• Maintained detailed electronic health records of patient assessments, interventions, and treatment responses
• Ensured strict compliance with infection control protocols and maintained sterile environments during all clinical procedures

Intern Nurse at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital (2023-04 – 2024-03)

• Provided direct patient care under supervision including activities of daily living, bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and maintained accurate documentation in patient records
• Participated in developing individualised patient care plans and implementing evidence-based nursing interventions
• Assisted in medication administration, wound care, and medical treatments under direct supervision of senior registered nurses
• Evaluated patient outcomes regularly and collaborated in adjusting care plans to optimise recovery and comfort
• Engaged in continuous professional development through participation in educational programmes and training sessions
• Provided patient and family education on health practices, disease prevention, and post-discharge care instructions

Staff Nurse at Utmost Care Hospital (2022-03 – 2023-02)

• Performed detailed neurological assessments using Glasgow Coma Scale and AVPU techniques
• Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and reported abnormal findings to the healthcare team
• Collected and analysed arterial blood gas samples, interpreted results, and implemented appropriate interventions
• Coordinated specialist consultations and assisted in life-saving procedures including endotracheal intubation, tracheostomy, and chest tube insertion
• Provided specialised care for patients with endotracheal tubes, maintaining strict asepsis during suctioning procedures
• Managed central venous catheters with focus on infection prevention and lumen patency
• Administered medications via multiple routes (IV, IM, SC, ID) and managed intravenous fluid and blood product therapy
• Monitored critical parameters including temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, CVP, and intracranial pressure

Bachelor of Nursing Science in Nursing Science – Abia State University, Uturu (2021)

West African Secondary School Certificate Examination – Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Ekeya, Okobo

First School Leaving Certificate – Community Primary School, Ekeya, Okobo