Deborah Ighalo
Registered Nurse
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About
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN, RM) with over four years of progressive clinical experience across emergency care, medicine, surgery, orthopedics, maternal health, home-care, care-based teaching and community nursing. Proven ability to deliver safe, high-quality patient care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage HMO documentation, and apply evidence-based practice.
Experience
Lead Staff Nurse at Edward & Clara Memorial Clinic (2024-09 – Present)
Supervise and coordinate nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and clinical excellence
- Supervise and coordinate nursing staff to ensure quality patient care
- Provided immediate first aid and basic life support during medical emergencies, ensuring patient stabilization before further intervention
- Assist physicians with medical and orthopedic procedures
- Maintained health and safety standards including infection prevention protocol, proper waste disposal and safe handling of medical equipment
- Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, and post-care management
- Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
- Coordinate HMO patient care, approvals, and treatment compliance
- Support clinical research through patient data collection and follow-up
- Assisted in post-stroke home care (left-sided hemiparesis), supporting mobility, hygiene, and daily living activities
Staff Nurse / Midwife at Isolo Estate Clinic (2023-10 – 2024-09)
Provided comprehensive nursing and midwifery care across inpatient and outpatient services
- Administer prescribed medications, injections, and IV infusions
- Conduct safe vaginal deliveries and assist during cesarean sections
- Conducted rapid patient assessment and incident response, documenting cases and coordinating with healthcare teams to ensure timely care
- Monitor vital signs, oxygen therapy, and patient progress
- Perform sterile wound dressing and IV line maintenance
- Deliver health education and maintain comprehensive patient records
- Guide patients on HMO coverage, entitlements, and claims procedures
- Managed enteral feeding via nasogastric (NG) tube, ensuring proper nutrition delivery and prevention of aspiration
Nurse Intern at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (2022-08 – 2023-07)
Provided inpatient and outpatient nursing care across multiple medical specialties
- Provided inpatient and outpatient nursing care across multiple specialties
- Administered IV medications and monitored patient vital signs
- Assisted senior nurses and physicians during clinical procedures
- Educated patients and families on disease management and care plans
- Maintained accurate medical records and interdisciplinary communication
- Liaised with HMO representatives to resolve billing and claim issues
Volunteer Community Nurse at Ujuoelen Primary Health Centre (2020 – 2020)
Provided community-based nursing care and health promotion services
- Conducted health assessments and routine immunizations
- Provided basic wound care, first aid, and emergency support
- Participated in community health outreach and education programs
- Promoted preventive healthcare and maternal-child wellness
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Science in Nursing Science – Ambrose Alli University (2015 – 2020)
