ADEBOLA AKANDE

Experience

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  Titilayoolu Medical Centre

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Staff Nurse

  * Minimizing risk of infection exposure to patients, visitors and staff via adequate knowledge and practice of safe infection prevention and control principles.* Administration of drugs of various routes, cannulation, dressings, urinary catheter care etc.* Interacting and communicating with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment.* Keeping records of all activities in the record book.* Maintain patient stability by monitoring vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording input and output information.* Assist with all forms of care and personal hygiene needs of patients.* Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.* Provide a safe environment for patient, making them as comfortable as they can be by organizing their bedside area and helping with bed making.* Isolation and barrier nursing of patients with communicable diseases.* Ensuring that respect for privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs of clients is adhered to.* Providing care according to evidence based practices while maintaining continuous clinical and professional development as required to delivering optimal care. Show less

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  O & S Hospitals

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  Staff Nurse

  * Providing total hygiene care and assistance to up to 10 inpatients during shift by administering bedpans, bathing, toileting, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom.* Taking charge of the ward during shifts.Cleaning of instruments and preparing them for central sterilizations.* Preparation of patients for surgical procedures e.g. positioning patient for lumbar puncture, shaving when needed.* Administer medications and treatment to patients via oral, IV and IM routes according to recommended policy and monitoring patient reactions afterwards.* Evaluation and monitoring of patients during hospital admission.* Assisting less experienced staff in setting priorities and providing clinical advice.* Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.* Supervise and assist patients with meals and nutritional requirements.* Setting of Intravenous lines and administering routine immunizations.* Ensure accurate and complete documentation of all aspects of care. Show less

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  Quincy Wellness Centre

  Jan 2012 - Oct 2013

  Branch Manager/Nurse

  * Created a customer survey questionnaire. The feedback helped the company to improve on customer satisfaction.* Monitor client’s (including diabetics and hypertensives) weight loss journey by providing them with proper diet plans and moral support and recorded 99% success.* Execute and coordinate record filing system/bookkeeping activities to improve documentation and data management.* Manage client’s attendance records and follow up when they lagged behind.* Carrying out all relevant forms of nursing care without direct supervision.* Improved customer service rating by 90% by training all new employees on proper phone handling techniques/communication with clients.* Manage office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.* Hire, manage and train staff, establishing and monitoring goals and conducting performance reviews.* Organized weekly/monthly staff meetings and logged minutes for corporate records while providing the management with regular performance reports. Show less

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  Reddington Multispecialist Hospital VI

  Oct 2013 - Sept 2021

  Patient Nurse Care Coordinator

  * Monthly collection, compilation of Shell quality data and generation of claims for Shell/Hygeia (Liaison companies) and prompt submission of data.* Proper case management and monitoring of out-patients being managed for chronic conditions such as Hypertension and Diabetes and for in-patients when they are on admission to improve quality of care.* Educated patients and family members on patient’s conditions and assisted with struggles or questions concerning treatment, potential outcomes and prognosis.* Collaborated effectively with clinical and support staff to carry out patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.* Coordinated smooth referrals from the hospital to other care providers when needed.* Ensured that feedbacks obtained from clients were treated accordingly and patients were satisfied.* Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.* Handled disruptions in patient care, including delays and postponed procedures.* Documented changes in patient health conditions and progress using the hospital electronic medical record system (HEMRS), SUKRAA. Show less

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  The Reddington Multi-Specialist Hospital

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2021

  Patient Care Co-ordinator Supervisor/Quality Compliance Nurse

  * Participated in clinical governance, creating new policies and quality assurance and compliance activities including incident reports, risk assessments and undertaking audits.* Conducted and oversaw daily data collection and management of patient clinical information.* Compiled monthly reports and submitted by using internal reporting data base or programs sometimes designed by liaison companies.* Conducted daily concurrent review of high risk patients and applying Evidence Based Practice from data collection to improve patient care, thus, facilitating lifestyle management.* Managed and coordinated care with other hospital branches to achieve set standard of quality patient care. * Created PowerPoint presentations on health related topics for departmental development purposes.* Liaised with clinicians and other professionals as appropriate, for the coordination and maintenance of care to achieve the hospital set standard.* Collaborated with Human Resources department to coordinate interviews and hire new departmental staff.* Resolved client’s complaints and conflicts related to quality of service and negotiating mutually beneficial agreement.* Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards. Show less

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  Broomfield Hospital

  Oct 2021 - Apr 2025

  • Responsible for the maintenance and development of the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery, Straight to Test and Surgical Site Infection Surveillance services. • Work closely with colleagues and medical leads for ERAS, STT & SSIS, the Director of infection prevention and control (DIPC), the Matron for Surgery, and the administration support, to input, record and provide analysis of the relevant service data.• Provide highly specialised advice & consultation regarding the surgical site infection surveillance (SSIS), straight to test (STT) and the enhanced recovery (ERAS) services within the surgical directorate to colleagues, external agencies, working autonomously within professional guidelines. • Take responsibility for the clinical care provided on the wards and in Outpatients related to these services.• Contribute to the strategic development of enhancing the patient experience.• Provide telephone assessment, implementation and evaluation of the individual patient needs. Responsible for guidance, advice, support and counselling through the patient pathway. Holistic assessment multiple standards of patient needs. • Demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic study, clinical, leadership and management development.• Actively support patients & their families, giving support & advice on pre and postoperative treatments, including surgery, endoscopy or radiology procedures, diet, exercise, wound care and discharge. • To provide expert teaching on ERAS, STT and SSIS, to both nursing and medical staff.• Act as keyworker for person on SSIS, STT and ERAS pathways. Run nurse led clinics. Facilitate and maintain open and transparent communication channels within the ward and with other directorates. Participating in multidisciplinary meetings and ward rounds. • Promote and develop Nurse Led services within area of responsibility and ensure all staff actively participates in the provision of holistic care. Show less * Consistently organize and deliver individualized patient care, ensuring patient’s physical, social and psychological needs are met.* Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.* Responsible for helping patients who have undergone airway procedures like tracheostomy or laryngectomy to maintain patent airway during their hospital stay, recovery and teaching them on lifestyle changes on discharge.* Knowledge of the use of electronic medical record systems used within the hospital e.g. Lorenzo, Datix system.* Manage a group of patients daily and escalate challenging issues when they arise.* Responsible for ensuring all patients and their relatives/carers are kept fully informed of patient’s treatment/progress and discharge plans/after care.* Act as Practice Supervisor/Assessor, ensuring that students receive effective and documented induction, coaching, development and support.* Maintaining an up to date professional portfolio to support knowledge skills framework and professional development.* Responsible for maintaining a safe environment for all patients, visitors and other staff members. This includes ensuring that all instrumentation and equipment is adequately decontaminated before use and the patient environment is clean and safe. Show less

  • STT/ERAS/SSIS Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) -Coloproctology dept

    Mar 2024 - Apr 2025

  • Registered Nurse, Airway trained RN

    Oct 2021 - Apr 2025
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  Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust

  Apr 2025 - now

  Registered Nurse