Ekeada Diadem

A competent and compassionate NMC registered staff Nurse with over 14 years practical nursing experience in both hospital and community environment. To leverage a registered nursing certificate and ample years of proven experience into a nurse position at your health organization. I possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills, cultural-awareness, advocacy, good time and stress management, very observant, empathetic, pay attention to details, with sunny attitude, a dedicated worker with a sense of purpose.

Critical Care Nurse - Wellington Hospital - Abuja

(2025-02)

The main point of contact for patients following trauma and post-surgical procedures, contributing to high standard of patient care. Working alongside a large multidisciplinary team to implement patient care plans, monitor patient conditions, and complete evaluation and routine investigations.

• Provides patient care, perform assessments and interventions at a 6- bedded ICU unit for trauma and post – surgical patients.
• Completing invasive and non-invasive procedures such as the insertion and management of central lines, arterial lines, PICC lines and Foley catheters.
• Monitor vital signs, adequacy of ventilation and levels of consciousness and pain.
• Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary teams including GPs and social services, to provide the best possible care for each patient.
• Administer medications as determined by the patient’s condition (IV, Sub-Q, and IM, via feeding tube)
• Participate as a skilled member of the multi-functioning disciplinary team and ensure that all care is evidence based.
• Correct electrolyte imbalances
• Assist with bed side cardio-versions and chest tube insertion
• Key Achievement: Complied with rigorous standard of service (>90% compliance rate on average) delivering exceptional professional services to patients, physicians, guest, coworkers, and others)

Accident and Emergency Nurse - Providence multi-specialty Hospital - Abuja

(2020-03)

Responsible for the provision of responsive, compassionate and person –centered care to all patients on a busy 8-beded ward at providence hospital Asokoro Abuja

• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patient care in order to maintain a quick emergency care tailored to individual.
• Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary teams including doctors and social services, to provide the best possible care for each patient.
• Assessed pre-operative patients including taking blood samples and interpreting the results.
• Completed invasive and non-invasive procedures such as the insertion and management of central lines and the insertion of nasogastric and orogastric feeding tubes.
• Wound monitoring and management including the packing of patient’s wounds.
• Trained new nursing staff and student at the request of the nursing manager.
• Ensuring that patient is properly prepared for scheduled surgeries.
• Administering CPR to patient when necessary
• Key Achievement: Developed critical thinking and analytical skills applicable across the entire nursing field.

Staff Nurse- Adult acute assessment - Cedar crest hospital - Gudu Abuja Nigeria

(2015-01 - 2020-02)

• Provided care for elderly patients managing acute and chronic health issues, assessing and evaluating individual patient requirements.
• Closely monitored conditions that can lead to falls and accidents, as well as chronic conditions such as arthritis and COPD
• Involved, educated and supervised family members in implementing best practices for older adults.
• Anticipated needs of aging adults and worked closely with multidisciplinary team to provide individualized care to elderly patients.
• Assisted patient to meet their food and fluid intake, including taking consideration for their special diets, supplements and cultural requirements.
• Promoting kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patient and caregivers.
• Key achievement: Improved their health and able to help them cope with changes in their mental and physical abilities.
• Equipment Handled
• Mechanical Ventilator
• Automated electrical diffibrilator
• Laryngoscope set
• Ambubag- neonate bag valve mask
• Bassinette/ infant crib
• Oxygen hood
• Pulse oximeter
• Cardiac monitor
• Vein finder
• Spirometer
• Suction machine
• Syringe pump (single/ dual syringe pump)
• Infusion pump

Staff Nurse - University of Benin teaching hospital - Benin city Edo state Nigeria

(2010-08 - 2014-02)

• Administering drugs, medication and injections to patients.
• Treating patients with respect and dignity, and giving attention to individual needs and wishes.
• Maintaining high clinical standards and high levels of quality care delivery.
• Providing information, emotional support and reassurance to patients and relatives
• Coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating Customized care plans.
• Diagnosing the disease by analyzing patients’ symptoms and taking required actions for his/her recovery.
• Maintaining reports of patients’ medical histories, and monitoring changes in their condition.
• Checking stock on regular basis for maintaining inventory level, and placing orders if required.
• Adhering with the protocols, norms, rules and regulations in order to maintain complete medical records.
• Maintaining hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with the healthcare providers standard of operation.
• Providing instant care during medical emergencies, like car accidents, burns, heart attacks and strokes.
• Providing necessary guidance on health maintenance and disease prevention.

Post graduate diploma - Nursing - University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City Edo State Nigeria (UBTH)

Diploma - Nursing - Holy Rosary School of Nursing Emekuku Owerri Imo State Nigeria