Okaka, Precious Inegbenose

Managed community health initiatives and provided clinical care as a Student Nurse, contributing to public health and patient well-being.

• Conducted comprehensive health assessments and screenings, including blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring, for community members.
• Administered vaccinations and immunizations to children, significantly contributing to community health and disease prevention.
• Performed wound dressing and administered prescribed medications, ensuring patient safety and adherence to treatment plans.
• Assisted in delivering vital health education on malaria prevention, HIV/AIDS awareness, and maternal and child health, empowering informed health decisions.

Provided comprehensive midwifery and clinical support, ensuring optimal maternal and neonatal care outcomes.

• Actively participated in prenatal care, including patient booking, fetal growth monitoring via fundal height and pinard fetoscope auscultation, and administering tetanus vaccinations.
• Managed patient comfort during labor by providing pain relief medication and emotional support, monitoring cervical dilation, and maintaining thorough documentation.
• Assisted with and performed child delivery and placental delivery, contributing to safe and successful birth outcomes.
• Provided extensive newborn care, including ensuring warmth, cleaning, vital statistics measurement, and administering essential vaccines (antibiotics eye drops, Vitamin K, BCG, Hepatitis B).
• Delivered comprehensive postnatal care, initiating breastfeeding support, encouraging bonding, and administering necessary postpartum medications.

Provided comprehensive patient care and assisted with diverse medical procedures, ensuring high standards of clinical support.

• Monitored vital signs for diverse patient populations, enabling early detection of changes in patient condition and facilitating timely interventions.
• Administered a wide range of medications (oral, parenteral, sublingual, intravaginal, rectal) ensuring accurate dosage and adherence to safety protocols.
• Systematically monitored daily fluid input and output, contributing to accurate patient assessments and care planning.
• Implemented preventative measures and managed pressure sores, significantly improving patient comfort and recovery outcomes.
• Assisted with various medical procedures, including the collection of diverse samples (blood, urine, stool, tissue) for laboratory analysis, intravenous therapy, catheterization, nasogastric tube feeding, and airway suctioning.

Provided compassionate care and support to patients with mental health conditions, contributing to their well-being and recovery.

• Administered psychiatric medications and meticulously monitored for side effects, ensuring patient safety and therapeutic efficacy.
• Facilitated patient engagement in group therapy sessions and recreational activities, promoting social interaction and mental well-being.
• Acquired in-depth knowledge of psychiatric disorder treatments, including pharmacological interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
• Assisted with the comprehensive assessment and management of patients diagnosed with various psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety.

Assisted in caring for patients with orthopedic conditions, ensuring comprehensive pre- and post-operative support.

• Provided essential pre- and post-operative care for orthopedic surgeries, including joint replacements and fracture repairs, optimizing patient recovery.
• Expertly applied and removed casts and splints, ensuring proper immobilization and supporting bone healing.
• Managed and applied various traction systems effectively, contributing to patient comfort and recovery.
• Assisted with pain management and medication administration, significantly improving patient comfort and therapeutic outcomes.
• Gained comprehensive knowledge of orthopedic surgical procedures, including total hip/knee replacement and fracture reduction/fixation.
• Performed extensive wound dressing for orthopedic patients, preventing infection and promoting optimal healing.

Contributed to community health initiatives, providing essential medical support and education.

• Participated in a Community Health Medical Outreach at Okofia, Anambra State, providing medical support to underserved populations.
• Assisted in health screenings and educational sessions, enhancing community health awareness and preventive practices.

Conducted a comprehensive research study to identify the socioeconomic and cultural factors influencing the reproductive health of women aged 18-45 attending Primary Health Centres in Otolo, Nnewi.

Recognized as 'Best in Paediatrics' for outstanding academic performance and clinical proficiency in pediatric nursing.

Awarded for 'Most Punctual,' demonstrating exceptional commitment and reliability.