Temitope Adegbesan
Melbourne
Summary
Caring for people is my passion. To make a difference in a person's life when they are at their most vulnerable underpins my dedication to nursing. Values-driven, I am compassionate, respectful, kind, and hardworking. I hold a strong affinity with patient-centred care, believing patient advocacy, education and empowerment are key priorities in achieving health goals. Recognised for my teamwork skills, I am collaborative and respectful and build relationships through genuine communication. Above all, I practice safely to protect patients and colleagues alike. My ultimate goal is to be part of a caring team, devoting their professional lives to assisting others and creating healthier communities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northern Health Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored and treated patients on a sub-acute units
- Cared for patients with exacerbations of chronic illness such as diabetes, COPD, falls and heart diseases
- Managed patients recovering from surgical or medical procedures, including facilitating wound care, pressure injuries/ulcer prevention and pain management
- Administered medications via oral, IV, subcut and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including care planning, patient assessments, health education and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patient daily
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and nursing staff to help patients to minimize complications and improve overall health
- Patnered with multidisciplinary to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting system (EMR).
Registered Nurse- Acute
Kilmore Health Hospital
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Admit post-op patients from the theatre with complete assessment and history taking, obtain informed consent and closely monitor any post-op complications
- Administered medications, IV therapies, apply sterile dressing and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plan
- Managed patients recovering from surgical or medical procedures, including facilitating wound care, pressure injuries/ulcer prevention and pain management
- Facilitates prompt discharge of patients and educates family members on patient care instruction
- Document patient care and status while maintaining internal guidelines and external standards
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and nursing staff to help patients to minimize complications and improve overall health
- Performs thorough assessment and communicates clinically relevant findings to the health care team accordingly.
Registered Nurse- Theatre
Kilmore Health Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Met with patients prior to surgeries to assess vitals and educate patients and family members pre- and post-operatively.
- Prepared patients for operations including shaving body surfaces
- Reassure patients and their families and sort out the necessary paperwork for the surgeon/ anaesthetic doctors
- Monitoring patient's vital signs and providing necessary medical interventions
- Providing emotional support to the patient and family
- Documenting all aspects of patient care
- Providing post-operative wound care
- Educating the patient and family on post-operative care and recovery
- Ensured patient safety, comfort, and dignity throughout the entire stay
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Degree - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
01.2022
Short Course, Human Biology -
Latrobe University
01.2017
New Future Training
01.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Enugu State University
01.2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient need Assessments
- Pain Management
- Critical Thinking
- Surgical patient care
- Pre-operative assessments
Professional Development
- Working with Children Check
- Infection Control Training (COVID-19)
- Aseptic Technique
- Hand Hygiene
- Training in Basic Life Support and First Aid
- NDIS police check
- Cannulation competency
References
- Mubaira Gertrude, Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Northern Hospital, Gertrude.Mubaira@nh.org.au
- Carissa Penalosa, Registered Nurse, Uniting Agewell, 0405616990, CPenalosa@unitingagewell.org
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northern Health Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- Acute
Kilmore Health Hospital
09.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse- Theatre
Kilmore Health Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Nursing Degree - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Short Course, Human Biology -
Latrobe University
New Future Training
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Enugu State University
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