Sarah Ochie

A dedicated, highly motivated, and compassionate Registered Nurse with comprehensive clinical training across diverse hospital settings. Possesses strong hands on experience in emergency care, patient monitoring, and community health acquired through thorough clinical postings. Equipped with excellent clinical skills and a commitment to delivering high quality, patient centered care.

Seeking to use my training and clinical competence to contribute effectively to a reputable healthcare institution.

Student (Bachelor of Nursing Sciences) at Ahmadu Bello University (2025-01 – Present)

Trainee Student Nurse at Central Hospital Agbor (2022-01 – 2024-12)

Rotated across Accident & Emergency, Theater, Pediatrics, and Medical/Surgical wards.

• Took and recorded patients' vital signs and obtained comprehensive patient histories.
• Assisted in wound dressing, IV cannulation, and other core nursing procedures.
• Administered prescribed medications under supervision and managed fluid balance.
• Cared for children at paediatric emergency unit with abnormalities like complicated malaria, sickle cell anemia, scabies, measles

Staff Nurse/Matron at African Cataract and Eye Foundation (2025-01 – Present)

Staff Nurse responsibilities in ophthalmology and supervisory matron duties.

• Patient history + vital signs
• Visual acuity testing with Snellen chart
• Eye pressure/IOP checks if trained
• Instill eye drops: dilating, numbing, fluorescein
• Administer eye ointments
• Eye irrigation for burns/foreign bodies
• Apply eye patches + shields
• Assist in minor procedures: foreign body removal, chalazion incision, intravitreal injections
• Post-op care + patient positioning instructions
• Patient education on eye drop technique + eye safety
• Infection control + instrument sterilization
• Documentation in EHR/charts: VA, IOP, meds given
• Stock management: eye drops, sterile sets, consumables
• Triage + patient flow coordination
• Red-flag patient identification + escalation to doctor
• Supervise all nursing + eye technician staff
• Create duty rosters + manage leave
• Set + enforce nursing protocols for eye procedures
• Oversee pre-op + post-op eye care
• Monitor infection control + sterile technique
• Audit nursing documentation + patient records
• Manage stock: eye drops, sterile sets, equipment
• Ensure equipment maintenance: slit lamp, tonometer, etc
• Train new nurses on ophthalmic nursing skills
• Handle patient complaints + escalated cases
• Coordinate patient flow: triage → testing → doctor
• Liaise with doctors, pharmacy, lab, admin
• Ensure compliance with clinic/hospital + health ministry policies
• Conduct quality audits + spot checks
• Report clinic nursing performance to management

Staff Nurse at Ogiame Ikenwoli Hospital (2025-01 – Present)

Staff nurse in emergency ward, labour ward, male/female ward, post operative ward, paediatric ward, and circulating nurse duties.

• Emergency ward: Triage + initial assessment of patients
• Vital signs + rapid clinical observations
• Administer emergency meds + IV fluids
• Wound care, suturing assistance, splinting
• Documentation + handover during shift change
• Labour ward: Monitor maternal + fetal vitals: BP, pulse, temp, FHR, contractions
• Perform vaginal exams + assess cervical dilation/progress
• Assist during delivery + immediate newborn care
• Administer oxytocin, analgesics, IV fluids as prescribed
• Document partograph + give SBAR handover
• Male/female ward: Conduct nursing assessments + record vital signs
• Administer prescribed meds, IV fluids, injections
• Perform wound care, catheter care, NG tube feeding
• Monitor patient condition + detect complications early
• Document nursing notes + give shift handover
• Post operative ward: Monitor vitals + consciousness level after anesthesia
• Assess surgical site: bleeding, drainage, dressing
• Manage pain + administer prescribed analgesics
• Check airway, breathing, circulation, oxygen saturation
• Document recovery progress + handover to ward nurse
• Paediatric ward: Assess + record weight, height, vitals using age-appropriate ranges
• Give meds + calculate pediatric doses accurately
• Monitor feeding, fluid intake, output + hydration status
• Provide comfort + play therapy to reduce anxiety
• Educate parents/caregivers on care + discharge instructions
• Circulating Nurse: Check OR setup + verify patient ID, consent, surgical site
• Manage supplies: pass sterile items to scrub nurse, order more
• Maintain aseptic technique + monitor OR traffic
• Document OR count, specimen handling, intra-op events
• Coordinate team communication + ensure patient safety

On-site Nurse at Matrix Energy

• Provide first aid + emergency response for injuries/illness
• Assess + triage staff/students before referral to hospital
• Manage chronic conditions: BP checks, diabetes, asthma care
• Maintain medical records + incident/accident reports
• Health education + promote workplace/school safety

Trainee Student Nurse at Psychiatric Hospital (2023-05 – 2023-06)

• Carried out strict observation and monitoring of mentally ill patients.
• Assisted in psychiatric medication administration and monitored responses to treatment.
• Engaged therapeutically with patients to evaluate and support recovery progress.

Trainee Student Nurse at Ute okpu Primary Health Center (2023-11 – 2023-12)

Community Health posting focused on preventive care and health education.

• Conducted home visits and community health screenings to identify prevalent health risks.
• Administered routine immunizations and health education to mothers and children.
• Participated in community outreach programs and public health sensitization exercises.

Bachelor of Nursing Sciences in Nursing – Ahmadu Bello University (2025-01)

Registered Nurse in Nursing – College of Nursing Sciences (2021-01 – 2024-12)

Secondary Education – Livingstars International Academy (2019-01 – 2019-12)

Primary Education – Tetra Nursery/Primary School (2014-01 – 2014-12)