Ola Owolabi-Merus
Paralowie,SA
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with mental Health, Community nursing, Aged care and Disability specialty.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
- AHPRA: Registration Number: NMW0002172290
Clinical Nurse (Community Nursing)
Synergy Community Services
02.2022 - Current
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Education and training of Registered/Enrolled Nurses
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans
Mental Health Registered Nurse
The Adelaide Clinic
02.2021 - Current
- Managed patients with different mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis and depression and anxiety
- Educating clients about their mental illness in group sessions according to client needs
- Acted as in-charge nurse, conducted admissions, and developed care plans and discharge plans for mental health patients
- Conducted relaxation and self-control therapy sessions
- Provided care for drug and alcohol dependent patients
- Medication management and administration
- Provided mental health patients with strategies to decrease stressors and manage adverse behaviours and symptoms.
Registered Nurse
08.2018 - 01.2021
- SAcare, (Briarholm and The Gums Disability & rehabilitation Facility Responsibilities and Skills
- Providing tracheostomy and ventilator care to clients
- Management and care of gastrostomy and Clients
- Management of diabetes clients on sliding scale
- Complex knowledge in management of various forms of disability in clients spanning from physical to intellectual
- Administration of medication and orally and via PEG
- Experience in the management of various clients with brain injury such as Motor vehicle accident clients
- Experience in pain management and working with children
- Experience in physical and mental rehabilitation of disabled clients
- Providing supervision and staff management of support worker
- Wound dressing and management
Registered Nurse
Onkaparinga Valley Residential Care
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Responsibilities and Skills
- Developed, implemented and evaluated nursing care plan for geriatric clients
- Directed and managed the activities of support workers and Enrolled nurses, as assigned
- Administered correct medications and delivered appropriate medical and nursing interventions efficiently
- Handled and responded to treatment and nursing care related queries of patients and their families
- Developed extensive competency in the management of dementia clients
- Competent in wound management and treatment
Education
Master of Mental Health Nursing -
University of Newcastle
2021
Diploma - Community Services
Skills Certified Australia
Sydney, NSW03.2019
Bachelor of Nursing -
Flinders University
2018
Certificate in Understanding Dementia -
University of Tasmania
2017
Bachelor of Business Science -
Monash University
2014
Certificate - Leadership
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC07.2013
Skills
- Communication, Interpersonal, and Teamwork Skills:
- Able to reflectively listen and communicate both verbally and non-verbally with clients in a manner that ensures confidentiality, privacy, and sensitivity as established
- High Level of Patient Care:
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and identify deteriorating patients attested by supervisors
- Demonstrated ability to strictly adhere to care plans and medication charts
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Clinical Documentation
- Unit Management and Leadership
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Therapy and Counseling
Additional Information
- Achievements and Awards , Certificate of Competence in Leadership, Monash University (2013) Anglicare South Australia Certificate of Appreciation as a Volunteer (2015)
Certification
- Certificate of Achievement: NDIS Internal Auditor 2022
- Certificate in Cultural Awareness Training
- Certificate in Responding to abuse and neglect
- Certificate in Safe Environment for Children and young People
- Certificate in Responding to Abuse and Neglect
- Certificate in Management of Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA)
Languages
Yoruba
Full Professional
Igbo
Full Professional
Timeline
Clinical Nurse (Community Nursing)
Synergy Community Services
02.2022 - Current
Mental Health Registered Nurse
The Adelaide Clinic
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
08.2018 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Onkaparinga Valley Residential Care
04.2018 - 09.2018
Master of Mental Health Nursing -
University of Newcastle
Diploma - Community Services
Skills Certified Australia
Bachelor of Nursing -
Flinders University
Certificate in Understanding Dementia -
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Business Science -
Monash University
Certificate - Leadership
Monash University
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