Blessing Bassey

Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 5 years of experience managing operations in patient-centric medical offices. Successfully oversee human resources, budgeting, supply management and patient services. Develop and lead productive and efficient office staff.

Contribute to high-volume medical practices by providing a wide range of experiences in all aspects of surgical procedures (invasive and minimally invasive), these experiences cut across the phases of surgical experience (preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative) management of patient. Am a certified specialist operating room nurse, a scrub nurses or theater nurse (operating there).

Perioperative (scrub) Nurse at GARKI HOSPITAL (2024-01 – Present)

• Preoperative Visit and preparation of patients for scheduled procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients prior to surgery, including reviewing medical histories, allergies and current health conditions.
• Providing, assembling and sterilizing instruments.
• Prepare the operating room for surgeries, ensure all the necessary equipment, instruments and supplies are available and sterile.
• Maintain a sterile field and adhering to strict infection control protocols.
• Verifying surgical site marking and providing support to patients throughout the operative phases.
• Assisting in invasive and minimally invasive surgical procedures orthopedic, neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive/aesthetic surgery, ENT, General Surgery (invasive and minimally invasive), obstetrics and gynaecology, urology, pediatric, Gastrointestinal Endoscopies, cardiothoracic surgeries.
• Prepare, handle and manage the use of surgical instruments and equipment unique to each procedure.
• Monitoring and assessment of post operative patients.
• Educate patients on wound care, medication management, and signs of potential complications after discharge.
• Communicate the patient's status and needs to the post-anesthesia care team.
• Document all necessary and pertinent information regarding patients care etc.

Nursing officer at Babcock University Teaching Hospital (2021-01 – 2023-12)

• Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
• Worked with patients to understand needs and provide excellent service.
• Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
• Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
• Prepare patient both physically and psychologically for proposed radiological investigations and procedures.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and documents appropriately.

Staff Nurse / Patient Care Coordinator at Able Hand Hospital And Clinic (2019-01 – 2020-12)

• Reviewed each step of patient care and made proactive adjustments to avert issues.
• Connected patients with available community and charitable resources.
• Encouraged patients to schedule recommended tests and procedures.
• Provided subject matter expertise in case management and related procedures.

Nursing Officer (Staff Nurse) at Grabbo Diagnostics & Fertility Clinic (2016-01 – 2016-12)

• Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
• Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
• Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
• Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
• Coordinated patient care services and managed clinical cost control.

Bachelor Of Nursing science in Nursing – Ahmadu Bello University ODL program

School of Post-Basic Perioperative Nursing in Perioperative Nursing – Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (2022-01 – 2023-12)

Registered Nursing Certificate in Nursing – Niger State College of Nursing Science (2016-01 – 2019-12)

College of Advance Studies – Ameer Shehu Idris College of Advance Studies (2011-01 – 2012-12)

High school – Visionary Secondary School (2003-01 – 2009-12)