Ekelaka Theresa Chika
Senior Nursing Officer | Cardiothoracic & ICU Nurse
No 17 Orisatola street Eleyele, Ibadan Northwest Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Ibadan, NG.About
Highly accomplished Senior Nursing Officer with over 12 years of progressive clinical experience, specializing in cardiothoracic and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing. Proficient in delivering holistic, patient-centered care across diverse disease conditions and age groups, while leveraging advanced nursing skills to achieve optimal patient outcomes. A proven team builder and inter-professional collaborator, dedicated to driving organizational goals and enhancing healthcare delivery.
Work
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided comprehensive critical care and advanced nursing interventions for patients in the Intensive Care Unit, ensuring optimal physiological stability and recovery.
Highlights
Managed continuous monitoring of critically ill patients, ensuring timely intervention and stable vital signs through hourly assessments.
Delivered specialized respiratory therapies, including suctioning, oxygen administration, and nebulization, to optimize patient respiratory function.
Administered diverse medications, including complex IV drips and inotropic support, adhering to strict protocols for patient safety and therapeutic efficacy.
Provided comprehensive wound care and pressure ulcer prevention, improving patient comfort and reducing incidence of complications.
Managed nutritional support via nasogastric tube and parenteral feeding, ensuring patient caloric and hydration needs were consistently met.
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Summary
Triaged and managed critically ill patients in the Accident and Emergency Unit, ensuring rapid assessment, stabilization, and efficient patient flow.
Highlights
Efficiently triaged and prioritized emergency patients, ensuring rapid assessment and allocation of critical care resources to optimize patient outcomes.
Performed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and managed emergency medical interventions, contributing to positive patient outcomes in high-pressure situations.
Maintained vigilant oversight of vital signs and administered a wide range of oral and intravenous medications, enabling early detection and intervention for deteriorating patient conditions.
Delivered critical respiratory support and managed essential nutritional care through nasogastric tube and parenteral feeding, supporting patient recovery.
Ensured meticulous documentation of all nursing interventions and patient responses, maintaining accurate medical records and facilitating seamless care transitions.
Umulogho Obowo, Imo State, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing care, focusing on pain management, wound care, and patient recovery in a surgical setting.
Highlights
Provided comprehensive pre- and post-operative care, ensuring patient readiness for surgery and facilitating smooth, complication-free recovery.
Implemented effective pain management protocols, significantly improving patient comfort and satisfaction post-surgery.
Managed surgical wound care and assisted in wound debridement, promoting optimal healing and minimizing infection risks.
Administered intravenous fluids and medications to surgical patients, maintaining hydration and therapeutic levels.
Provided oxygen therapy using various methods, ensuring optimal oxygen saturation for surgical patients.
Umulogho Obowo, Imo State, Nigeria
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Summary
Applied the nursing process to deliver evidence-based, holistic care to female medical patients, ensuring comprehensive assessment and effective treatment plans.
Highlights
Applied the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) to deliver evidence-based care to female medical patients, optimizing patient outcomes.
Collected objective and subjective data during patient assessments to provide efficient and personalized nursing care.
Managed total nursing care for patients in coma, focusing on maintaining physiological stability and preventing complications.
Provided specialized care for patients with closed thoracotomy tube drainage and paracentesis abdominus, ensuring proper management and monitoring.
Administered intravenous fluids and medications via various routes, ensuring precise dosage and patient safety.
Umulogho Obowo, Imo State, Nigeria
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Summary
Delivered comprehensive nursing care to male medical patients, focusing on medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and specialized patient interventions.
Highlights
Administered intravenous fluids and medications, ensuring precise dosage and patient safety.
Provided oxygen therapy and nebulization treatments to patients, improving respiratory function.
Managed nasogastric tube insertion and feeding, ensuring adequate nutrition and hydration.
Conducted continuous monitoring of vital signs, enabling early intervention for changes in patient condition.
Performed urinary catheterization procedures with aseptic technique and provided total nursing care for unconscious patients, focusing on maintaining physiological stability.
Education
Languages
English
Skills
Nursing Practice
Patient-Centered Care, Holistic Care, Critical Care Nursing, Cardiothoracic Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Medical Ward Management, Surgical Ward Management, Evidence-Based Practice, Nursing Process (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation).
Clinical Skills
Vital Sign Monitoring, Medication Administration (Oral, IV, Inotropic), Respiratory Therapy (Oxygen Administration, Nebulization, Suctioning), Wound Care & Dressing, Pressure Area Management, Nasogastric Tube Management (Insertion, Feeding), Parenteral Feeding, Blood Transfusion, Urinary Catheterization, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Pain Management, Post-Operative Management, Pre-Operative Management, Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management.
Patient Management
Patient Triaging, Patient Prioritization, Patient Admission, Care Planning, Unconscious Patient Care, Coma Patient Care.
Interpersonal & Leadership
Team Building, Motivation, Inter-Professional Collaboration, Effective Communication, Good Interpersonal Relationship, Strong Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving.
Documentation & Technology
Nursing Care Documentation, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Analysis.
Licenses
Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Cardiothoracic Nurse (RCTN), Registered Nurse Educator (RNE), Registered Midwife (RM), Registered Public Health Nurse (RPHN).
References
Mrs. Adepoju M.A.
Deputy Director of Nursing, Head of Department, Accident and Emergency Unit, University College Hospital, Ibadan. Phone: +2348161707379
Prof. O. Abimbola Oluwatosin
Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. Phone: +2348057070510
Dr. M.O. Adetona
Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. Phone: +234803359196