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
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PERIOPERATIVE NURSE

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

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
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PERIOPERATIVE NURSING STUDENT

Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria

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
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STAFF NURSE

Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria

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
Abocho, Kogi State, Nigeria

Secondary Education

General Studies

Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital
Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria

Post Basic Nursing Programme

Perioperative Nursing

UEC College of Nursing
Ochadamu, Kogi State, Nigeria

Certificate (RN)

General Nursing

Christ the Good Shepherd Academy
Kogi State, Nigeria

Primary Education

Primary Education

LGEA Primary School
Agada, Kogi State, Nigeria

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.

Interests

Reading
Traveling
Singing