Benardine Abah
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Comprehensive patient assessment and monitoring of physical and mental health status Administration and management of psychiatric and medical medications with accurate documentation Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for managing aggressive or self-harming behaviors
Experience
Nurse - EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL
(2023-10)
- Comprehensive patient assessment and monitoring of physical and mental health status
- Administration and management of psychiatric and medical medications with accurate documentation
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for managing aggressive or self-harming behaviors
- Development and implementation of individualized nursing care plans
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient treatment
- Strong therapeutic communication and patient engagement skills
- Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, treatment modalities, and behavioral health interventions
- Observation and documentation of behavioral changes and treatment responses
- Maintenance of a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff
- Critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in emergency and high-stress situations
- Implementation of infection control and safety protocols
- Compassionate and ethical patient-centered care delivery
- Physical and emotional resilience in a high-demand behavioral health environment
Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - LAWNWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - Fort Pierce, Florida
(2023-02 - 2023-10)
- General medical-surgical nursing care/procedures
- Assessment, treatment and evaluation of patients care
- Direct bedside nursing care of patients on Telemetry, cardiac monitors
- Nursing care of pre/post operative patients
- Daily patient care, drug administration, lab work interpretation, documentation
Nurse - WELLPATH - Saint Lucie County Jail Correctional Facility
(2022-12 - 2023-10)
- Medical/nursing care of incarcerated inmates, psych patients, counseling/rehabilitation
- Provide mental health and emotional support for inmates, their families and referral to appropriate mental health resources when necessary
- Assess, Evaluate their response to treatment and monitor progress
Nurse - Med-Surg/Orthopedic - MEDPRO STAFFING - Lee Memorial Hospital Fort Myers
(2022-10 - 2022-12)
- Direct bedside nursing of patients with orthopedic conditions/surgeries and other existing medical issues
- Assessment, observation, pre/post operative nursing care
- Pain management, daily care activities, medication administration
- Interpretation of critical lab values
- Transfusion of blood and blood products, care of patients with infectious disease
- Wound dressings, care of drains
- Peripheral iv insertion, care of iv sites of various types
- Patient/family teaching, counseling and education
- Supervision of ancillary staff
- Collaboration with other healthcare disciplines
Nurse - Med-Surgical Telemetry/PCU Unit - PPUSA - Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital Stuart, Florida
(2022-04 - 2022-10)
- Direct bedside nursing for patients on Telemetry/Cardiac step down unit
- Primary nursing care for 4-6 medical-surgical/Telemetry patients with cardiac/surgical postoperative procedures such as Respiratory, GI, GU, Bariatric, vascular surgeries
- EKG interpretation, monitoring of arrhythmias, acute cardiac conditions
- Interpretation of critical lab values
- Perform assessment, administer medications via various routes
- Electronic medical documentation of daily patient care activities, medication administration
Nurse - Medical-Surgical/Orthopaedic Ward - NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL ENUGU - Enugu, Nigeria
(2018-02 - 2022-03)
- Insert peripheral IV lines, administer IV fluids, drugs and monitor side effects
- Perform tracheotomy and colostomy care
- Oxygen administration while taking all precautionary measures
- Dressing of wounds while maintaining asepsis - burn wounds, surgical wounds, dirty wounds, crushed injuries, and gangrene
- Transfusion, management of blood and blood products
- Monitor patients on ventilators in conjunction with the Anesthetist
- Ability to carryout oropharyngeal suctioning effectively
- Effective pre and post-op care of patients with flaps, skin grafts, and cleft lips
Nurse - MS/Orthopedic Traumatology (A&E) - NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL ENUGU - Enugu, Nigeria
(2014-02 - 2018-01)
- Observation of vital signs
- Basic initial triaging assessment of patients
- Perform head to toe assessment, level of consciousness using GCS
- Interpret basic EKG rhythms
- Transfuse/manage blood, blood products
- Skilled in patient catheterization, NGT insertion/feeding
- Perform effective pain management
- Perform CPR and other life-saving duties
- Perform suturing for minor injuries
- Manage chest tubes and surgical drains
- Wound care management - cuts, lacerations, avulsion injury, surgical wounds and diabetic ulcers
Nurse Intern - Adult/Geriatric units - Neuropsychiatric Hospital Enugu - Enugu, Nigeria
(2014 - 2016)
- Conduct mental health screening, Assessment, evaluation and referral services
- Provide treatment to patients
- Ensure medications are correctly administered, monitor psychobiological treatment regimens
- Conduct one-on-one therapy sessions aimed at promoting patient mental recovery
- Caring for patients with acute conditions, responding to their physical and emotional needs while delivering effective care
- De-escalating stressful situations and helping patients overcome challenges
- Interacting with patients' families and other care staff
Nurse - Burns and Plastic Unit - NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL ENUGU - Enugu, Nigeria
(2010-02 - 2014-01)
- Managed several types of burn cases of various degrees
- Care of pts with flame, scald, chemical electrical burns, inhalational injuries
- Cared for patients with plastic cases: maxillo-facial conditions, oculo-plastic problems, and congenital abnormalities requiring repairs
- Managed patients with cleft palate, syndactyly, vascular impairments/microvascular surgeries
- Manage patients with skin cancers, post burn scars, skin grafting, flap cover, soft tissue/tendon ruptures, and breast reduction/augmentation
Nurse - Children's Ward (Medical-Surgical Unit) - NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL ENUGU - Enugu, Nigeria
(2006-10 - 2010-01)
- Managed children with congenital hip, spinal bifida, SUFE, Genu valgum/varus, talipes
- Care of patients with cleft lip/palate
- Cared for patients with leukemia/cancers
- Perform patient and family teaching
- Manage pts with febrile conditions like meningitis, pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis, typhoid fever, malaria
- Observation of vital signs, Nebulization, Pre and post operative nursing care
RN - ANNUNCIATION SPECIALIST HOSPITAL EMENE - Enugu State, Nigeria
(2000-12 - 2006-09)
A 100 beds mission hospital that provides general and specialized medical, Surgical/ortho/trauma and psychiatric nursing care
- Daily caseload of 7-10, develop, administer care plans, patient Orders, interpret, evaluate diagnostic tests
- Modify treatment plan as indicated by patients response/conditions
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient status
- Maintain all aspect of nursing care including assessment, observation, precautions, wound care/dressings
- Supervise ancillary staff, patient/family teaching
- Perform medication administration, oxygen therapy, insert and manage IV lines
- Collaborate with other healthcare teams to ensure adequate care delivery
Nurse Tech - SAINT THERESA's HOSPITAL Obollo-Afor - Enugu State, Nigeria
(1994-11 - 1995-05)
An 80 beds hospital that provides general medical surgical, acute/long term care, In patients/outpatients nursing care, community, healthcare, obstetrics & gynecology services
RN - SAINT THERESA's HOSPITAL Obollo-Afor - Enugu State, Nigeria
(1995-05 - 2000-11)
An 80 beds hospital that provides general medical surgical, acute/long term care, In patients/outpatients nursing care, community, healthcare, obstetrics & gynecology services
Education
BSN - Nursing - University of Nigeria Nsukka Enugu Campus (2016-08)
Diploma - Public Health - University of Nigeria Enugu Campus (2018-05)
Diploma - Nursing - Post Basic School of Nursing, National Orthopedic Hospital Enugu (2011-11)
Registered Nurse - Nursing - School of Nursing, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (1991-10 - 1994-11)
