ATAMA JOSHUA
PERIOPERATIVE NURSE
Oshun, NG.About
Highly compassionate and adaptable Perioperative Nurse with a proactive and positive approach to patient care, dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare outcomes. Adept at thriving in challenging environments, committed to continuous learning, and skilled in collaborative team settings to achieve shared objectives and optimize patient well-being.
Work
LOVEWORLD MEDICAL CENTRE
|PERIOPERATIVE NURSE
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Currently serving as a Perioperative Nurse, ensuring optimal patient preparation, sterile environment maintenance, and surgical team support for successful outcomes.
Highlights
Optimized patient readiness for surgical procedures, ensuring correct positioning and comfort to facilitate successful interventions.
Managed and maintained sterile surgical instruments and equipment, upholding stringent infection control standards for all procedures.
Collaborated effectively with surgical and anaesthesia teams, anticipating needs and ensuring timely instrument delivery to streamline procedures.
Executed meticulous counts of instruments, sponges, and sharps before, during, and after surgery, enhancing patient safety and compliance.
Provided comprehensive post-operative patient support, facilitating smooth transitions to recovery and ensuring immediate post-surgical comfort.
Accurately documented surgical procedures, nursing interventions, and patient information, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuity of care.
IRRUA SPECIALIST TEACHING HOSPITAL
|PERIOPERATIVE NURSING STUDENT
Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria
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Summary
Gained practical experience as a Perioperative Nursing Student, providing comprehensive patient care in a high-volume theatre setting.
Highlights
Delivered comprehensive perioperative care within a high-volume theatre setting, encompassing pre-operative assessments, intra-operative assistance, and post-operative monitoring.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons and anesthesiologists, to ensure seamless operational flow and optimize patient outcomes.
Demonstrated proficiency in handling surgical instruments and maintaining strict sterility protocols throughout all phases of perioperative care.
RHEMA SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
|STAFF NURSE
Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided compassionate and personalized care as a Staff Nurse, performing clinical procedures and managing medical emergencies.
Highlights
Delivered compassionate and personalized care to a diverse patient population, enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction.
Executed various clinical procedures, including medication administration, wound care, and IV therapy, with precision and adherence to best practices.
Managed medical emergencies and crises effectively, maintaining composure under pressure and implementing swift actions to stabilize patients.
Proactively identified and addressed patient needs through critical thinking and problem-solving, delivering timely and effective interventions that improved patient outcomes.
Education
Biraidu Community Secondary School
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Secondary Education
General Studies
Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital
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Post Basic Nursing Programme
Perioperative Nursing
UEC College of Nursing
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Certificate (RN)
General Nursing
Christ the Good Shepherd Academy
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Primary Education
Primary Education
LGEA Primary School
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Primary Education
Primary Education
Languages
English
Certificates
Registered Perioperative Nursing Certificate
Minimal Invasive Surgery (Endoscopy Training)
First Aid & CPR
General Nursing Certificate (RN)
Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
National Examination Council (NECO) Certificate
First School Leaving Certificate
Skills
Clinical Assessment
Patient Assessment, Health Needs Identification, Individualized Care Planning.
Critical Thinking
Complex Situation Analysis, Task Prioritization, Informed Decision Making, Patient Outcome Optimization.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Healthcare Team Collaboration, Physician Collaboration, Therapist Collaboration, Social Worker Collaboration, Holistic Patient Care.
Communication
Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Patient Interaction, Family Interaction, Professional Communication.