Chigoziem Egenti

Registered Nurse with over 3 years of hands-on experience in neurosurgery, ICU, and emergency (A&E) nursing, delivering safe, evidence-based care in high-acuity settings. NCLEX-RN qualified with additional training in life support and infection prevention. Experienced in managing critically ill patients, postoperative recovery, and trauma interventions while ensuring effective interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skilled in rapid assessment, clinical decision-making, and maintaining quality standards under pressure.

Staff Nurse – Neurosurgery, ICU & General Medicine at Wellington Hospital (2023-09 – Present)

• Led ward teams of up to 3 junior nurses, achieving 100% compliance with infection prevention protocols during neurosurgical and emergency procedures.
• Assisted in 20+ neurosurgical interventions (e.g., craniotomies, EVD management) with zero adverse incidents reported.
• Delivered patient-centered critical care in ICU, successfully stabilizing 95% of high-risk patients through close monitoring and timely interventions.
• Coordinated admission, triage, and referral processes for 50+ A&E patients monthly, ensuring accurate documentation and safe transitions of care.
• Educated patients and families on post-surgical care, reducing readmission rates by 15% in 3 months.
• Supervised day-to-day ward operations, improving staff efficiency scores by 20% in internal hospital audits.
• Attended several life-threatening patient emergencies (such as cardiac and respiratory arrest) and actively participated in successful resuscitation efforts.

Staff Nurse – Theatre & General Care at Chira Specialist Hospital (2023-03 – 2023-08)

• Supported major and minor surgeries, including biopsies, laparotomies, and craniotomies, ensuring adherence to WHO surgical safety checklist.
• Conducted pre-op assessments for 100% of surgical patients, identifying risks early and minimizing complications.
• Managed recovery care for 5+ post-operative patients weekly, achieving a 98% positive recovery outcome rate.
• Collaborated with GPs, surgeons, and anesthetists to streamline workflows, reducing delays in theatre turnover.
• Delivered health education to patients and families, improving understanding of procedures and recovery by 30% in feedback surveys.
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation with zero errors noted in monthly audits.

Student Nurse (Rotation: Paediatrics, Oncology, Emergency, Dialysis, Psychiatry) at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (2019-10 – 2022-12)

• Supported care delivery to 20+ patients daily across multidisciplinary wards.
• Administered medications and monitored vitals with 100% error-free documentation.
• Assisted in dialysis sessions for renal patients, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Gained theatre exposure in oncology and psychiatric wards, learning holistic approaches to care.
• Enforced infection prevention protocols, contributing to a zero hospital-acquired infection record in assigned wards.
• Authored dissertation on Influence of Patient Education on Anxiety Level of Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy.

BSc in Nursing – University of Suffolk (2026-06)

Registered Nurse (RN) Certificate in Nursing – College of Nursing Science, UNTH (2019 – 2022)