CHIKA DEBORAH ACHOMADU
Portlaoise
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 20 years in diverse care settings, fostering supportive environments for patients and families. Delivers evidence-based clinical care, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and enhances patient outcomes through effective charting and medication monitoring. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills contribute to quality-driven care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Registered General Nurse
Health Service Executive
Kildare West Wicklow , Ireland
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviours, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Attended staff meetings and required courses to maintain knowledge of current clinic procedures and latest medical advances relevant to everyday practice.
- Pharmacy, aids and appliances ordering and order completion.
- Archiving process.
- Running of wound clinics, wound assessment and completion of wound assessment chart and developing a care plan.
- Undertaking an aseptic wound non-technique.
- Compression wound therapy session with viability nurses.
- Home visits of insulin-dependent diabetic patients.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
- Conducted patient assessments, including physical examinations and health history evaluations, to inform care decisions.
- Operated medical equipment skilfully, ensuring accurate monitoring and support for patients.
- Communicated with the healthcare team to evaluate and execute proper patient care plans.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
Community Registered General Nurse Vaccinator/CNM2
Health Service Executive
Dublin , Ireland
03.2021 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and outcomes achieved.
- Checked blood pressure, temperature and heart rate of patients to assess vital signs and monitor condition.
- Demonstrated empathy, kindness and respect for patients through collaborative care to build trust, relieve anxiety and improve health outcomes.
- Administered medications, injections, and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Reviewed and updated patient care policies to reflect current best practices and regulations.
- Performed evaluations of babies and administered vaccinations to prevent diseases and provide immunity.
- Participated in community health initiatives, promoting wellness and preventive care.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
- Provided exceptional evidence-based and person-centred care to patients, improving the quality of care and service.
- Advocated for patient rights and ensured confidentiality in all professional interactions.
- Implemented infection control measures to protect patients, staff, and the community.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care across various settings.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Conducted home visits to assess environmental factors affecting patient health.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Assessed the level of patient pain and discomfort to provide therapeutic measures and painkillers.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
- Controlled spread of hepatitis and flu outbreaks in the community by encouraging individuals to stay home, wash hands and practise good hygiene.
- Administered medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed, monitoring patient responses and adjusting care plans.
- Built positive relationships with patients and relatives, enabling clear communication pathways for optimised care continuity.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, liaising with healthcare providers and social services to access necessary resources.
- Led health promotion activities, including workshops and seminars, to educate the community on disease prevention and healthy living.
Registered General Nurse
Communicare Healthcare
Dublin, Ireland
11.2017 - 02.2021
- Completion of client assessment chart, develop care plans and complete CSARS.
- Completion of referral for home care package.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce symptom or condition re-emergence.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and recovery.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
- Administered medications, performed diagnostic tests and operated monitoring devices to determine the diagnosis of the patient.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Collated medical data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Communicated with patients and families to inform them of the current condition and treatment options.
- Participated in professional development sessions to stay updated with nursing best practices and legislation.
- Operated medical equipment skilfully, ensuring accurate monitoring and support for patients.
- Prepared patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns.
- Communicated with patients and families to inform them of the current condition and treatment options.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
Certified Registered Nurse Anaesthetist
NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL
Enugu, Nigeria
04.2010 - 10.2017
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests, delivering critical health information to physicians for informed decision-making.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Developed comprehensive care plans with targeted nursing measures, enhancing patients' mental and physical health outcomes.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to design and adapt personalised care plans, ensuring holistic patient management.
- Provided specialised care for adults and children with tracheostomies, PEG feeding tubes, ventilators, and nasogastric tubes in a clinical setting.
- Delivered quality palliative care for patients at the end of life, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Completed thorough documentation and incident reporting to maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance.
- Performed resuscitation procedures during emergency situations to stabilise patients in critical condition.
- Managed pediatric emergencies effectively, providing immediate care and support to young patients in distress.
- Conducted pain assessments and implemented effective pain management strategies for patients.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and developed nursing care plans to address patient needs.
Registered Nurse
ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
Aba Abia-State, Nigeria
05.1997 - 03.2010
- Delivered emergency care such as positive airway management, cardiac support, and medical interventions.
- Monitored and managed patient airways, ensuring optimal levels and minimising complications.
- Calculated anaesthetic dosages based on patient characteristics to ensure safe administration.
- Administered recovery medications and fluids to help patients transition off anesthesia.
- Employed techniques such as pharmacological support and mechanical ventilation during different outpatient and inpatient procedures.
- Managed medical and surgical emergencies for paediatric patients in various healthcare settings.
- Emergency management of poly-traumatised patients.
- Capable of assisting in various central line insertions.Emergency management of patients with inhalational burns, flame burns, and full-thickness burns.
- Administered epidural analgesia to alleviate pain during labour.
- Care and resuscitation of a newborn with Apgar '3/4'.
- Care of the mother during pregnancy, labour, and the post-natal period.
- Applied dressings to surgical wounds to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Provided emotional support to mothers during and after labour to enhance their wellbeing.
- Provided education to patients and families to facilitate informed healthcare decisions.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Post Basic School of Anaesthsiology
UNTH Enugu Nigeria01-2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Management
Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
Dublin, Ireland11-2020
High School Diploma -
School of Nursing
Aba, Nigeria11-1994
High School Diploma -
School of Midwifery
Aba, Nigeria03-1996
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Decision-making
- Organisational skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Teamwork skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- An introduction to Children First
- Medicine Management
- Breaking the chain of infection
- Infection prevention and control
Custom
- chika-achomadu
- linkedin.com/in/chika-achomadu-1ab746184
- achomaduchika
Timeline
Community Registered General Nurse
Health Service Executive
09.2024 - 12.2025
Community Registered General Nurse Vaccinator/CNM2
Health Service Executive
03.2021 - 08.2024
Registered General Nurse
Communicare Healthcare
11.2017 - 02.2021
Certified Registered Nurse Anaesthetist
NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL
04.2010 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse
ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
05.1997 - 03.2010
Diploma - Nursing
Post Basic School of Anaesthsiology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Management
Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
High School Diploma -
School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
School of Midwifery