Pristar Omogbai

I am a caring, compassionate, attentive, detailed, knowledgeable and skilled registered nurse with 12 years’ experience post-graduation in the medical- Surgical unit setting, as well as the acute hospital setting. I have experience in Emergency Department, Emergency Management Unit, Acute & Elective Surgery, Trauma & Elective Orthopedics, Hyper-Acute Stroke & Stroke Rehabilitation,Care of the Elderly,Gastroenterology, Respiratory ,General Medicine,Escalation Ward and Critical Care.

I have over 10 years experience of working with elderly , Orthopedic and Gastroenterology unit in their various health care setting where I: 
. Provided a variety of comfort measures applied heat or cold; massage, position change, rest; foam mattress, supportive pillow, splints; relaxation techniques, diversional activities), to patients with rheumatological health conditions.
. Administered anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and slow-acting anti- rheumatoid medications as prescribed.
. Gave individualized medication scheduled to meet patient’s need for pain management.
. Encouraged verbalization of feelings about pain and chronicity of disease.
. Taught the pathophysiology of pain and Respiratory and orthopedics disease, and assisted patients to recognize distress often leads to unproven treatment methods.
. Cared for critically ill patients 
. Assessed subjective changes in pain.
. Assessed the patients mental status and cognitive (thinking) skills
. Understood patients acute and chronic health issues
. Discussed common health concerns, such as falls, incontinence, changing sleep patterns and sexual issues
. Organized medications
. Educated the patients about personal safety and disease prevention
. Explained and recommend adjustments to the patients medication regimen to ensure adherence . As well as working in respiratory unit where I : 
• Conduct diagnostic test to assess lung capability and capacity.
• Administer treatments such as oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy.
• Educate patients about respiratory health.
• Train patients on how to administer treatment on their own while at home.

I am currently a Registered Nurse working with Irrua specialist teaching hospitals lily ,Nigeria. Where I take care of elderly patients who have been referred from tertiary hospitals, for the monitoring and management of their health conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, COPD , critical illness, heart diseases Cerebrovascular accidents, Hypertension Diabetic foot ulcers, infected and chronic leg ulcers. I also render palliative care to patients and other patients who require end of life care in the hospital .
. Identify needs, priorities, and problems of patients ,individuals and families.
. Formulate municipal health plan in the absence of a medical doctor
. Interpret and implements nursing plan, program policies, memoranda, and circular for the concerned staff personnel.
. Provide direct nursing care to sick or disabled patients. 
. Develop the family’s capability to take care of the sick, disabled, or dependent member.
. Coordinate with individuals, families, and groups for health related services provided by various members of the health team.
. Coordinate nursing program with other health programs like environmental sanitation and health education.
Trainer/Health Educator 
. Provide physical, psychological and social support to mentally ill patients, aged patients and other patients with acute and chronic health issues 
. Identify physical and emotional factors that can cause fatigue
. Encourage adherence to the treatment program.
. Encourage adequate nutrition, including source of iron from food and supplements.
. Encourage verbalization regarding limitations in mobility.
. Assess need for occupational or physical therapy consultation: Emphasize range of motion of affected joints; promote use of assistive ambulatory devices; explain use of safe footwear; use individual appropriate positioning/posture.
. Assist to identify environmental barriers.
. Encourage independence in mobility and assist as needed: Allow ample time for activity; provide rest period after activity; reinforce principles of joint protection and work simplification.
. Conduct pre and post-consultation conferences for clinic clients; act as a resource speaker on health and health related services
. Detect deviation from health of individuals, families, groups, and communities through close monitoring.
. Provide good example of healthful living to patients and families.
. Motivates changes in health behavior in individuals, families, groups, that also include lifestyle in order to promote and maintain health
. Prepare and submit required reports and records
. Maintain adequate, accurate, and complete recording and reporting
. Review, validate, consolidate, analyze, and interpret all records and reports
. Prepare statistical data/chart and other data presentation
. Participate in the conduct of survey studies and researches on nursing and health-subjects

I have passed ielts and I have successfully passed I have also passed the Competence Based Test and have gotten an invitation from the Nursing And Midwifery Council United Kingdom to write OSCE . I am willing to undergo training and support my personal development while working in your Trust as a registered nurse.

Having been recognized by my previous and present employers as a caring, dedicated, reliable, productive and compassionate nurse, I ensured individualized care. I am proactive, pay strong attention to details, a critical thinker and makes quick decisions in relation to care and advocacy.
Having worked in various health care settings and presently in the Respiratory unit in my country where I take care of Respiratory Diseases like . asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia, lung cancer, Chronic Bronchitis,
Emphysema,Cystic Fibrosis/Bronchiectasis,Pneumonia,
Pleural Effusion.
I have developed skills in carrying out my roles ranging from demonstrating good clinical practice, being responsible for all aspects of acute patient care whilst reporting and answerable to the senior nurses. 
wholly or partly helping aged patients in assessing , advocating for my patients, as well as their families. I used care plans in patient management, monitoring of vital signs, drug calculations and administration, wound dressing, feeding, parenteral administration of drugs, blood sample collection, urinary catheter insertion, proper documentation of patient records both manual and electronic medical record system using my hospital given password to electronically record patients history, treatment plans, visits and other information on each visit to help provide a holistic picture of patients . I have also developed interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with my patient in an empathetic, caring, attentive and compassionate manner.

I have read through the specification for this role and I am confident that I am qualified and will exceed your expectations for this role because of my skills and I want to be part of this goal driven team with readiness to deliver quality health care service.
I believe that a challenging environment such as yours will provide an excellent opportunity to utilize my skills best while working with the healthcare ,patients and their families.

My skills are:
. Ability to negotiate and influence, in difficult situations
. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
. Excellent communication skills
. Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
. Assertiveness and confidence
. listening and being attentive 
. Patient and tolerant 
. Strong interpersonal skills
. Caring and compassionate 
. Rendering individualized patient oriented care to patients in their homes
. Sterile dressing with the use of saline and drug solutions and management of complex and chronic wounds
. Blood sugar monitoring
. Wound debridement and aseptic dressing of infection and non-infected wounds
. Suturing of lacerations.
. Stitch removal
. Monitoring of vital signs
. Cannulation and venipuncture 
. Care of pressure point areas in immobile and wounded patients in the care home
. Administration of intramuscular, subcutaneous, intramural and intravenous medication
. Maintaining asepsis in wound dressing
. Able to perform blood transfusion without supervision
. Urinary catheter insertion 
. Accurate documentation of patient conditions and treatment
. Maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive data
. Basic IT skill with knowledge and experience of Electronic medical records and Microsoft word
. Maintain clean and safe environment by complying with procedure

If given the opportunity to work for the organization, I will:
. Show and practically demonstrate good Computer computer skills especially in Microsoft-word as I have the basic understanding, certificate and training 
. Provide wound care, palliative care, long term care to all residents and patients in the hospital.

Best regards

Having 12 years of experience as a Registered Nurse demonstrates a wealth of practical knowledge and expertise in the field. Throughout those years, I have had the opportunity to work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and possibly specialized units. This experience has allowed me to develop a wide range of clinical skills and gain a deep understanding of patient care.

During my nursing career, I have been involved in providing direct patient care, administering medications, performing assessments, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans. I have also encountered diverse medical conditions and had the opportunity to manage complex situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of my patients.

Throughout my years of nursing practice, I have continuously engaged in professional development activities, attending workshops, seminars, and staying up to date with the latest evidence-based practices in nursing. This commitment to ongoing learning has enabled me to enhance my skills, stay current with medical advancements, and provide the best possible care to my patients.
 

Diploma in Nursing Bachelor ofNursing Science (in view)