Victor Peter AGADA

Providing emotional support to patients who are struggling with personal issues or traumatic events.
• using safewards intervention to reduce conflict and the need for containment, such as restraint or seclusion.
• Implementing safety protocols such as suicide prevention measures, when necessary. • Responding promptly and professionally to emergencies involving psychiatric patients. • Maintaining accurate records of patient progress, treatments, medications, and any changes in condition.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss ongoing cases and review relevant data points.
• Administering medication, monitoring its effectiveness, and assessing any side effects. • Observing the behaviour of patients to assess their mental state and identify potential risks or safety concerns.
• Utilising the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in the care of consumers. • Tracking client movement on and off the unit by documenting the times and destinations of clients.
• Risk-assessing consumers, monitoring behaviours and escalating to the treating team any concerns.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of inmates' physical and mental health needs, developing individualized care plans
• Dispense prescribed medications safely and monitor for adverse reactions, ensuring compliance with institutional protocols and legal guidelines
• Provide inmates with health education on chronic condition management, hygiene, and preventive care to promote overall wellness
• Deliver urgent medical care for emergencies, including traumatic injuries, overdose situations, and acute psychiatric episodes, often in high-pressure environments
• Collaborate closely with mental health professionals to support inmates experiencing mental health crises, providing therapeutic interventions and emotional support
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, psychologists, and correctional staff, to ensure inmates receive comprehensive healthcare
• Conduct routine health screenings for infectious diseases, chronic conditions, and mental health assessments to identify and address health concerns early
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and incident reports, in compliance with legal and institutional standards
• Implement and monitor infection prevention protocols to minimize the risk of disease outbreaks within the correctional facility
• Maintain a high level of security awareness, ensuring that all nursing care is provided within a secure and controlled environment while adhering to institutional safety protocols
• Promote a culture of health and wellness by encouraging inmates to participate in rehabilitation programs and adopt healthy lifestyle practices
• Identify and mitigate healthcare risks through proactive assessment and intervention strategies, contributing to a safe healthcare environment
• Provided therapeutic interventions for inmates with acute psychiatric episodes

• Conducted comprehensive health assessments for 20+ patients daily, identifying and escalating critical conditions
• Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections by 15% over six months
• Educated patients and families on chronic disease management, improving adherence to treatment plans by 25%
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and evaluate individualized care plans
• Mentored 3+ junior nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence in patient care
• Administered medications and treatments (IV, IM, oral) with 100% accuracy, adhering to hospital protocols
• Responded to 5+ medical emergencies monthly, providing advanced life support and stabilizing patients
• Provide bedside care, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) for patients with limited mobility

• Administered IV medications to 10+ patients daily with 100% accuracy
• Used intravenous pump in IV drug administration
• Collaborated with other health professionals to render effective patient care
• Insertion of intravenous cannula and urinary catheter for diagnostic and treatment purposes
• Carried out diagnostic procedures such as bladder scanning, ECG, and vital signs monitoring for prompt medical intervention

• Managed patients with intercostal catheter, high flow oxygen administration
• Worked with other multidisciplinary teams to provide the best possible care to patients
• Communicated to patients about their health status and need to adhere to medical advice
• Collected blood samples for analysis and diagnosis
• Collected specimen samples such as COVID, MRSA, influenza, stool, urine etc

• Used urinary catheters, PEG for medication and drug administration, insertion, and use of peripheral cannula and PICC line in line with policy and procedure
• Administered blood products and monitored patients before, during and after transfusion
• Provided direct patient care in line with safe, best current practice

• Provided necessary health education such as self-insulin administration to assist patient's safe discharge
• Educated 50+ patients on self-insulin administration, improving discharge readiness
• Inserted subcutaneous cannula and peripheral cannula for subcutaneous and IV therapy administration
• Assessed and monitored patient health status to provide quick intervention and escalating where necessary
• Collected blood and other samples such as COVID, MRSA, stool, urine etc
• For diagnostic investigations