Catherine Ojugbo

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) and Registered Mental Health & Psychiatric Nurse (RMHPN) with clinical experience in psychiatric, medical-surgical, emergency, and perioperative nursing. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, nursing care planning, medication administration, intravenous therapy, IV cannulation, blood transfusion, wound management, operating theatre nursing, infection prevention and control, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and clinical excellence.

Registered Nurse - The Oakdome Clinic - Calabar

(2026-01 - 2026-07)

• Performed comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized nursing care plans.
• Catheterization procedure.
• Administered medications safely via oral, intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous routes.
• Initiated and managed intravenous (IV) therapy, including IV cannulation, fluid administration, and continuous patient monitoring.
• Prepared, administered, and monitored blood and blood component transfusions while identifying and responding promptly to transfusion reactions.
• Functioned as a Circulating Nurse in the operating theatre by preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, coordinating surgical instruments and supplies, documenting surgical procedures, and supporting the surgical team throughout operations.
• Assisted with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient care.
• Performed wound assessment, wound dressing, and post-operative monitoring.
• Monitored patients' vital signs and documented clinical progress accurately.
• Educated patients and relatives on medications, treatment plans, lifestyle modifications, and discharge care.
• Maintained accurate nursing documentation and patient records.
• Implemented infection prevention and control measures to ensure patient safety.
• Collaborated effectively with physicians, surgeons, anaesthetists, laboratory personnel, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Responded promptly to medical emergencies while maintaining quality patient care.

Registered Mental Health and Psychiatric Nurse (Clinical Practice) - Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital - Calabar

(2024-04 - 2025-11)

• Conducted comprehensive psychiatric and mental health assessments.
• Planned, implemented, and evaluated individualized nursing care plans.
• Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for therapeutic response and adverse reactions.
• Established therapeutic nurse–patient relationships to promote recovery and emotional well-being.
• Monitored patients' physical and psychological conditions and documented clinical findings accurately.
• Participated in multidisciplinary ward rounds and treatment planning.
• Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, medications, relapse prevention, and treatment adherence.
• Maintained accurate nursing documentation in accordance with professional standards.

Registered Nurse (Clinical Practice) - St. Luke's Hospital, Anua - Uyo

(2024-02 - 2024-04)

• Conducted patient assessments and monitored clinical progress.
• Administered medications safely according to physician prescriptions.
• Assisted with intravenous fluid administration and monitored patient response.
• Assisted with blood transfusions while observing for adverse reactions.
• Monitored and documented patients' vital signs.
• Maintained accurate nursing documentation and patient records.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
• Ensured compliance with infection prevention and control protocols.

Student Nurse (Clinical Rotation) - General Hospital - Calabar

(2022-06 - 2022-06)

• Assisted in delivering holistic nursing care to medical and surgical patients.
• Monitored and documented patients' vital signs.
• Assisted with wound care and dressing procedures.
• Participated in obstetric and gynaecological nursing care.
• Assisted in emergency and trauma patient management.
• Supported the implementation of individualized nursing care plans.

Registered Mental Health and Psychiatric Nurse (RMHPN) - Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing - College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital (2024-04 - 2025-11)

Registered Nurse (RN) - Nursing - College of Nursing Sciences (2020-10 - 2023-11)

Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) - Holy Child Secondary School