Victor Peter AGADA
Melbourne,Victoria
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 7+ years of experience in acute, subacute, and correctional healthcare. Successfully managed high-risk patient caseloads, reduced medication errors by 15%, and led infection control initiatives that decreased facility outbreaks by 20%. Passionate about mental health advocacy, rehabilitation, and delivering patient-centred care. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, maintain accurate medical records, and ensure adherence to institutional protocols. Committed to fostering safe, health-focused environments in hospitals and correctional settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Port Philip Prison
Truginina
01.2025 - Current
- 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
Registered Nurse
Bass Coast Health
Wonthaggi
07.2023 - 12.2024
- 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
Registered Nurse
Barwon Health - University Hospital Geelong
03.2023 - 06.2023
- 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
Registered Nurse
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Foundation Trust
03.2020 - 02.2023
- 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
Registered Nurse
Comprehensive Primary Healthcare Centre
Kwandere
03.2019 - 02.2020
- 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
Registered Nurse
Federal Medical Centre
Asaba
01.2018 - 02.2019
- 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
Education
MSc - Mental Health Nursing
University of Newcastle
12.2025
PG Cert - Professional Practice in Healthcare
University of Wolverhampton
12.2022
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Ilorin
12.2017
Skills
- Infection Control & Wound Care
- Blood Product Administration
- Venipuncture & Cannulation
- Mental Health Crisis Intervention
- Chronic Disease Management
- Emergency Response
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Diagnostic Tools (ECG, Bladder Scanner)
- Conflict Resolution
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Education & Advocacy
- Time Management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- IV Medication Therapy
Languages
- Idoma, fluent
- Yoruba, Average
Professional Memberships
- Registered Nurse—Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), NMW0002623010
- Member—Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) - Vic Branch
- Member—Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Port Philip Prison
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bass Coast Health
07.2023 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Barwon Health - University Hospital Geelong
03.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Foundation Trust
03.2020 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Comprehensive Primary Healthcare Centre
03.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Federal Medical Centre
01.2018 - 02.2019
MSc - Mental Health Nursing
University of Newcastle
PG Cert - Professional Practice in Healthcare
University of Wolverhampton
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Ilorin
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