Thelma Ugwu

BNSc-qualified Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife and Registered Public Health Nurse with broad clinical experience gained across many hospitals and multiple areas of patient care. Experienced in medical, surgical, paediatric and maternal nursing, with exposure to both inpatient wards and outpatient services. Skilled in patient assessment, clinical monitoring, medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, emergency care, patient education and clinical documentation, with working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

Comfortable caring for patients across different age groups and clinical conditions, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and adapting effectively to busy healthcare environments. Committed to delivering safe, respectful and patient-centred care while maintaining accuracy, professionalism and accountability in clinical practice.

Registered Nurse at Kubwa General Hospital (2025-06 – Present)

• Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients across medical and surgical units.
• Conducted patient assessments and monitored vital signs, neurological status and overall clinical condition.
• Administered prescribed medications through oral, intravenous and intramuscular routes while observing medication safety principles.
• Performed IV cannulation, fluid therapy, wound care, catheterization and other routine nursing procedures.
• Identified changes in patients' conditions and promptly escalated concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Maintained accurate nursing documentation and utilised EMR systems for patient records and clinical updates.
• Assisted with patient admissions, transfers and discharge processes.
• Provided health education to patients and relatives regarding treatment, medications and follow-up care.
• Collaborated effectively with doctors, nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Registered Nurse/Midwife at Federal Medical Center, Umuahia (2024-02 – 2025-02)

• Provided antenatal, postnatal and general maternal nursing care.
• Monitored pregnant and postpartum patients and reported abnormal findings promptly.
• Assisted with labour and delivery care and supported mothers throughout the childbirth process.
• Provided newborn care and monitored neonates for signs of complications.
• Educated mothers on breastfeeding, newborn care, nutrition, hygiene and postpartum health.
• Maintained accurate maternal and neonatal records.
• Provided nursing care to patients with medical and surgical conditions when required.
• Worked collaboratively with midwives, doctors and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Registered Nurse at ESUT Teaching Hospital Parklane, Enugu (2023-07 – 2024-01)

• Delivered holistic nursing care to adult and paediatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Monitored patients before, during and after treatment and promptly reported abnormal findings.
• Assisted with diagnostic procedures, specimen collection and preparation of patients for investigations.
• Administered medications and treatments according to prescriptions and established clinical protocols.
• Maintained appropriate infection prevention and control practices.
• Assisted with emergency interventions and stabilisation of acutely ill patients.
• Provided emotional support, counselling and health education to patients and their families.
• Completed accurate nursing notes, care plans and other clinical documentation using EMR and standard documentation systems.
• Participated in ward rounds and contributed to multidisciplinary patient management.

Volunteer Nurse at Redeemer Maternity Home Abakan, Enugu

• Provided direct patient care in both outpatient and inpatient environments.
• Performed comprehensive nursing assessments and developed appropriate nursing interventions.
• Monitored patients' responses to treatment and documented progress appropriately.
• Assisted with procedures, investigations and routine clinical interventions.
• Provided patient education and promoted adherence to treatment plans.
• Maintained patient confidentiality and complied with professional nursing standards.
• Supported safe patient mobilisation, hygiene, nutrition and comfort measures.
• Maintained a clean and safe clinical environment in accordance with infection-control standards.

BNSc (Hons) in Nursing Science – University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2017 – 2023)