Chukwudi Udeh

Highly skilled Cardiothoracic Critical Care ICU Nurse with over 14 years of clinical experience in intensive care, emergency care, and surgical support, including open heart surgery missions. Proven expertise in managing critically ill patients, operating life-support systems, and delivering evidence-based care in high-pressure environments. Also brings additional strengths in mechanical engineering (23 years) and health, safety & environment (HSE), enabling effective support of medical equipment, safety compliance, and multidisciplinary operations.

Committed to patient safety, clinical excellence, and continuous professional development in global healthcare systems.

Staff Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Federal Medical Center, Keffi, Nigeria (2020-09 – Present)

• Deliver advanced cardiothoracic critical care to critically ill patients in ICU settings
• Manage mechanically ventilated patients and life-support systems
• Monitor and assess up to 4–6 high-dependency patients per shift
• Participate in open heart surgery care and post-operative management
• Respond to emergencies including cardiac arrest and trauma cases
• Maintain strict adherence to infection prevention and patient safety protocols
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes

Locum ICU Nurse at Garki Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria (2020-08 – 2025-11)

• Provided ICU care for critically ill and post-surgical patients
• Managed cardiac emergencies and supported resuscitation efforts
• Delivered high-quality monitoring and documentation
• Contributed to improved patient stabilization and recovery

Staff Nurse / Technical Support at Nizamiye Turkish Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria (2019-02 – 2020-05)

• Delivered care across ICU, A&E, and inpatient wards
• Supported cardiothoracic critical care services
• Assisted in maintenance and troubleshooting of ICU equipment
• Ensured continuous operation of medical devices and systems

Staff Nurse (ICU / Neurosurgical Care) at Memfys Hospital for Neurosurgery, Enugu, Nigeria (2013-07 – 2019-02)

• Provided specialized neurosurgical and ICU nursing care
• Monitored post-operative and critically ill patients
• Completed training in cardiothoracic ICU nursing
• Assisted in emergency interventions and trauma care

Volunteer ICU Nurse – Open Heart Surgery Mission at Hospital for Humanity (2023)

• Participated in open heart surgery programs
• Assisted in pre- and post-operative patient management
• Collaborated with international surgical teams
• Ensured adherence to ICU and infection control standards

Volunteer Nurse at VOOM Foundation / Mission International (2017)

• Supported cardiac surgical outreach programs
• Delivered perioperative and post-operative care
• Worked with international healthcare professionals
• Contributed to life-saving procedures

Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) in Nursing – Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Post Basic Cardiothoracic Nursing in Cardiothoracic Nursing – University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu

Registered Nurse (RN) in Nursing – School of Nursing, UNTH Enugu

HND Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu

OND Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu