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Damilola ODEWADE

Corbally,Ireland

Summary

A committed, empathetic, caring professional nurse who displays a high sense of responsibility in caring for patients holistically. Demonstrates outstanding skills in attention to detail, as well as interpersonal and communication skills, when collaborating with colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Works effectively under pressure and without close supervision. Dedicated to supporting the health care organisation to continually improve and adapt to the changing needs of its patients.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Staff nurse

University Hospital Limerick
Limerick, Ireland
10.2022 - Current
  • Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
  • Responsible for the coordination, assessment, planning, implementation and review of care for service users
  • Collaborate with service users, support and advice.
    Plan the discharge or transition of the service user between services as appropriate.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care.
  • Handled emergencies calmly, leading to successful crisis resolution.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.

Chief nursing officer

UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital
Osun State, Nigeria
11.2017 - 09.2022
  • Developed strategic plans that aligned with the hospital's goals, contributed to growth and success.
  • Improved patient care by implementing new nursing protocols.
  • Integrated evidence-based practices into routine care, improved patient outcomes.
  • Encouraged patients and staff members to follow all disease prevention protocols.
  • Initial assessment of patients to prioritise care.
  • Ward supervision, allocation of duties to junior nurses.

Principal Nursing Officer

UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital
Osun State, Nigeria
07.2012 - 10.2017
  • Conducted regular ward rounds, anticipating complications and adjusting treatments accordingly.
  • Venepuncture and Cannulation
  • Nasogastric Tube feeding.
  • Administered scheduled oral and IV medications and therapies, overseeing pain management plans.
  • Collected biological samples and sent to laboratory for testing.

Senior nursing officer

UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital
Osun State, Nigeria
10.2009 - 06.2012
  • Improved patient understanding of medical conditions with clear communication and education.
  • Participated actively in ward rounds, providing valuable insights into patient care management.
  • Assisted patients with mobility and ambulation throughout the facility.

Nursing officer

UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital
Osun State, Nigeria
07.2003 - 09.2009
  • Advocated for patients' rights, enhancing trust between nursing staff and patients.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly maintaining optimal health condition of critically ill patients.
  • Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, easing distress for both patients and families.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Oyo State, Nigeria
06.2009 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Suffolk
United Kingdom
05.2024 - 06.2025

PostGraduate Diploma - Social Work

Ladoke Akintola University
Oyo State, Nigeria
02.2008 - 02.2009

Skills

  • Therapeutic relationships
  • Emergency response readiness
  • Adaptability to shift work
  • Geriatric care knowledge
  • Medication administration and review
  • Catheter placement and removal
  • Team player

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Suffolk
05.2024 - 06.2025

Staff nurse

University Hospital Limerick
10.2022 - Current

Chief nursing officer

UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital
11.2017 - 09.2022

Principal Nursing Officer

UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital
07.2012 - 10.2017

Senior nursing officer

UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital
10.2009 - 06.2012

Master of Science - Social Work

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
06.2009 - 12.2011

PostGraduate Diploma - Social Work

Ladoke Akintola University
02.2008 - 02.2009

Nursing officer

UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital
07.2003 - 09.2009
Damilola ODEWADE