Favour Onaiwu
Benin
Summary
Dynamic community health advocate with hands-on experience at Uselu Community Health Program, excelling in maternal health education and patient counseling. Proficient in medication administration and committed to providing emotional support, I have effectively enhanced patient care and community outreach initiatives, ensuring safety and comfort for diverse populations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Outreach Volunteer
Uselu Community Health Program
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted wellness screenings and maternal health education
- Supported antenatal care, immunizations, and patient counseling.
Community Health Volunteer
Oredo LGA Health Drive
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided maternal and newborn health education
- Participated in home visits, referrals, and outreach events.
Student Midwife
Sickle Cell Ward, Central Hospital
Benin City
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted in vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored sickle cell patients, providing effective pain management support.
- Maintained sterile fields during procedures to uphold safety standards.
- Provided intraoperative assistance to surgical teams, enhancing operational efficiency.
Rural
Igdobo Community, State
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Delivered basic maternal and child health services in remote villages
- Educated community members on nutrition, hygiene, and family planning.
Pediatric Ward & Emergency Ward Student Nurse
Edo State Specialist Hospital
Benin City
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Facilitated labor assistance and immediate post-operative recovery for women.
- Supported surgical patients with hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and wound care.
- Monitored vital signs and administered prescribed medications effectively.
Emergency
Pediatric Ward, Ward, Faith Mediplex
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided care for pediatric patients and supported emergency triage
- Administered medications, observed symptoms, and supported parents
- Performed hygiene care and daily assistance to children in recovery.
Education
Registered Midwife - Nursing Midwifery
Edo State College of Nursing Sciences
Benin, Nigeria, City, State]03-2025
Skills
- Labour and delivery assistance
- Sickle cell and pediatric care
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Hygiene and daily living support
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Post-operative and wound care
- Community health education
- Emotional and psychological support
Additional Information
- Compassionate and attentive Student Midwife with robust hands-on experience across maternity, surgical, pediatric, and emergency care units. Trained under varied hospital settings to support labor, monitor patient vitals, assist in hygiene care, and provide physical and emotional support. Passionate about advancing maternal and child health through skilled care and outreach in both clinical and rural environments.
Timeline
Community Health Outreach Volunteer
Uselu Community Health Program
08.2024 - 10.2024
Community Health Volunteer
Oredo LGA Health Drive
05.2024 - 07.2024
Student Midwife
Sickle Cell Ward, Central Hospital
03.2024 - 06.2024
Rural
Igdobo Community, State
12.2023 - 02.2024
Pediatric Ward & Emergency Ward Student Nurse
Edo State Specialist Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023
Emergency
Pediatric Ward, Ward, Faith Mediplex
06.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Midwife - Nursing Midwifery
Edo State College of Nursing Sciences
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