Mariah Ogunnowo

Experience

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  Fayose Hospital

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Staff Nurse

  Care of the sick and highly dependent individual Planning and managing patient care according to each patient needs.Management of medical and surgical cases Assists in every surgical procedure Providing nursing care, such as checking blood pressure, pulse, temperature or respiratory rate.Assisting fellow nurses and physicians with tests or procedures and supervising nursing aides, among others.Ensure follow-up of patients after their discharge to enhance their recovery.Performed assessments process from admission to discharge. Show less

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  General Hospital, Ikorodu (Lagos State Health Service Commission)

  Feb 2011 - Oct 2015

  Staff Registered Nurse

  Caring for patients who are sufferings from acute and long term illness and diseases Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient condition Caring and handling patients in emergency situation Administering drugs and injections.Attending to emergency patient and give the a first hand care.Planning and managing patient care according to each patient’s needs.Interacting with health care providers on matters relating to HMO enrolleesVerifying that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately.Interviewing patient and recording their medical history.Healthcare management. Show less

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  Balm of Gilead Care Home

  Feb 2011 - Jan 2012

  Registered Nurse

  Provided total nursing care to residents. Created a clean, safe and friendly environment patients. Performed patient assessments, planned care and implemented physician order.Assisted residents in exercise, trained on medical aids such as walker, wheelchair, hoist and pressure relieving support.Provided support to patients, family and acted as liaison between patient and interdisciplinary teams. Maintained effective communication among teams and keep accurate patients records. Planned wound care and management using ANTT.Operated medical equipment such as glucometer, digital monitor machine, nebulizer.Ensures personal hygiene, healthy diet and elimination care.Identify risk and adhered to safeguarding policy.Education and provided relevant information relating to patients conditions. Provided physical and psychological support in difficult situations. Delivered emergency care to residents when symptoms changes. Show less

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  General Hospital Lagos Island (Lagos State Health Service Commission)

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2019

  Staff Registered Nurse

  Works at the ER attending to all forms of medical and surgical emergencies.Attending to critical emergency healthcare situation. Helping patient through course of healthcare and effective advising the healthcare management when required.Effective Triaging capability .Administering drugs, medication and injections. Provision of hands-on care to patient by administering medication, managing intravenous lines, observing and monitoring patient condition, maintaining records and communicating with other team members.Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient condition.Protect patient and members of staffs by adhering to infection control policies and protocol, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information. Advise patient on health maintenance and disease prevention. Show less

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  Ijede Gen.Hosp

  Apr 2019 - now

  Senior Nursing Officer

  Skilled in patient assessment to formulate diagnosis. Development of care plan in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team. Communicated patient condition, finding and progress with healthcare team to evaluate the effectiveness of management.Monitor vital signs including oxygen saturation, blood glucose.Skillfully operation of devices such as Pulse oximeter, suction machine, cardiac monitor, syringe driver, infusion pump.Delegation of responsibilities to nursing and non-nursing staff.Adhered to infection control, national policies and guidelines. Administered medication,treatment or therapy in accordance to safe practice. Planned wound care for each assessed wound. Document legible, accurate and detail report.Supervised and trained junior nurses and student nurses by demonstrating procedures professionally.Promote professionalism and teamwork by motivating members of team and guiding according to professional code.Explained and answered patient/family questions and worries in a clear, concise and comprehensible manner.Assisted physicians in minor surgeries such as chest intubation. Prepared treatment room in readiness for procedure.Prepared patient pre surgery and instituted post surgery care such as pain management, wound management. Provided direct patient care to all patient from admission to discharge or referral.Acted as liaison and advocate for patient by representing their wishes and interest.Provided mental,physical and psychological support for patient. Show less