
Uzomefuna Chukwuka
Registered Nurse (RN)
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About
Dedicated, compassionate, and highly motivated Registered Nurse (RN) with hands-on experience in fast-paced healthcare environments. Proven clinical competence in patient assessment, medication administration, vital monitoring, and acute patient management. Skilled at collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, delivering empathetic patient care, and advocating for patient well-being and safety.
Experience
Staff Nurse at Tip Top Hospital (2026-06 – Present)
- Provide comprehensive direct patient care, including health assessments, vital sign monitoring, and accurate documentation in line with hospital standards.
- Administer prescribed oral, intravenous, and intramuscular medications, closely monitoring patients for therapeutic responses and side effects.
- Collaborate seamlessly with physicians, senior nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to develop, execute, and adjust individual patient care plans.
- Maintain strict infection control standards, perform sterile wound dressing, and manage IV access lines.
- Educate patients and their families on post-treatment care plans, medication regimens, and health maintenance strategies.
Medical-Surgical Rotation at General Hospital, Kuje (2025-09 – 2025-11)
- Monitored and recorded vital signs for up to 15 adult patients per shift, promptly escalating significant physiological deviations to the charge nurse.
- Assisted with wound care management, IV therapy setup, and supervised medication administration.
- Educated patients and family members on post-discharge protocols, medication adherence, and preventive care.
Pediatric & Neonatal Rotation at Maitama District Hospital (2025-02 – 2025-04)
- Provided age-appropriate nursing care to pediatric patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Assisted clinical teams with comprehensive newborn assessments, APGAR scoring, and post-delivery monitoring.
- Utilized therapeutic communication skills to support and comfort anxious pediatric patients and their guardians during invasive procedures.
Maternity & Obstetric Rotation at General Hospital, Kuje (2024-03 – 2024-05)
- Assisted in prenatal assessments, active labor monitoring, and immediate postpartum care for mothers and neonates.
- Provided crucial lactation support and comprehensive newborn hygiene guidance to first-time mothers.
Volunteer / Team Lead at Nursing Student Association & Fellowship Group
- Co-organized community health outreach initiatives, providing free health screenings and vital assessments to over 30 community residents.
- Managed logistics and event scheduling for student assemblies, fostering cohesive peer communication and team execution.
Education
National Diploma in Nursing (ND) / Registered Nurse (RN) in Nursing – Yagongwo College of Nursing Sciences, Kuje (2026-05)
