JOY ACHEBO
Taif,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse/Midwife with 15 years of diverse healthcare experience in both hospital and community settings. Expertise in patient care, medication administration, and collaborative healthcare delivery. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through education and compassionate care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
OB -Gyne Staff Nurse
King Faisal Medical Complex
Taif
- 2025.08
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to pregnant women in all stages of pregnancy.
- Educate and support expectant and post partum mothers and their families on various topics related to prenatal care, childbirth, breastfeeding, perineal and episiotomy care, hygiene diet. Provide counselling as indicated according to patient condition.
- Check and monitor fetal heart rate using CTG machine and /or fetal doppler according to the gestational age and document the findings in nursing progress notes.
- Assist in the management of pregnant mothers during early stage of labour, provide pain relief, attend to unanticipated birth process and anticipate possible emergence of complications among high-risk patients.
- Perform basic neonatal resuscitation during unexpected neonatal arrest in the unit.
- Render close monitoring and timely nursing interventions for patients suffering from postpartum hemorrhage and episodes of antepartum bleeding. Observe the implementation of the clinical pathway guidelines among post LSCS patients.
- Render appropriate and safe nursing care to patients with gynaecological conditions (cervical cancer, endometriosis, fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding etc).
- Check all equipment for normal function on daily basis.
- Implement the improved nursing care delivery system in the unit.
- Maintain ward records and statistics as indicated by the nursing policy.
Staff Nurse
Jemima Medical Center
Niger State
2024.01 - 2025.08
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies
- Administered first aid and critical care.
- Participated in resuscitation and emergency procedures when needed.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and colleagues. Maintain accurate and timely records of patient care, medications, and progress.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to the physician or senior nursing staff. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed wound care, IV therapy, nasogastric tube feeding, male and female catheterization, venipuncture, phlebotomy, and other medical procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, such as hygiene, mobility, and feeding when necessary.
Nurse/ Head of Programs
International Center for Advocacy on Rights to Health
Abuja
2020.08 - 2023.12
- Worked closely with the executive director to ensure smooth running of the organization.
- Supervised human rights and sexual health program of the organization.
- Ensured development of timely submission of report to stakeholders as at when due.
- Developed and maintained annual work plans ensuring they meet agreed upon program deliverables.
- Prepared and distributed reports, presentations, and other materials
- Ensured the provision of quality, evidence-based ART, prevention and other HIV treatment services Initiated and expanded PITC within the facility.
- Administered medication as ordered within the scope of practice.
- Handled confidential documents and maintained their proper organization Moderated support group meetings and health talks on drug adherence /effect of drug resistance for PLWHIV.
- Documented STI cases which informed our proposal for more funding
- Administration of Hepatitis B vaccine.
- Administered cryotherapy to clients who presented with anal and vaginal warts.
Case Manager, Referral Officer, Program Associate
The Initiative for Equal Rights
Lagos State
2012.05 - 2020.08
- Coordinated mobile HIV counseling and testing (HCT) and sexually transmitted infections (STI syndromic management) Follow-up, psychosocial/drug adherence counseling for over 200 key populations
- Referred clients to health care facilities for enrolment for ARVs and other medical services.
- Conducted mobile testing and syndromic STI management for at least 40 key populations on a monthly basis.
- Conducted home based visits for HIV clients who are unable to assist themselves.
- Moderated support group meetings and health talks on drug adherence /effect of drug resistance for PLWHIV
- Conducted monthly community dialogues on trending issues tailored towards the target population.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Administered medications to clients on the Anti-retroviral Therapy, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, Post Exposure Prophylaxis and Sexually Transmitted Infection medications.
- Sample collection for viral load checks and baseline vitals check for hepatitis, B and C, and Syphilis.
Intern Nurse
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Lagos
2011.01 - 2012.01
- Provided education on disease prevention and management, empowering patients to take control of their health.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, ensuring accurate dosages for optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills while rotating through various hospital units, including emergency room, ICU, and pediatrics.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop effective patient care plans.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Assisted with successful completion of daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding or assisting with ambulation for patients.
Education
Bachelors - Nursing Science
University of Lagos
Nigeria 2013.12 - 2018.01
Diploma - Midwifery
University of Lagos
Nigeria 2013.12 - 2018.05
Diploma - Nursing
School of Nursing, Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria 2006.10 - 2010.11
Skills
- Professional Communication
- Patient Care and Safety
- Medication and IV Administration
- Compassionate Care
- Building Relationships
- Technical Microsoft Office
- Time management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Documentation
- Critical Care
- IV Therapy
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Reading, Meeting new people
Certification
Basic Life support 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Jemima Medical Center
2024.01 - 2025.08
Nurse/ Head of Programs
International Center for Advocacy on Rights to Health
2020.08 - 2023.12
Bachelors - Nursing Science
University of Lagos
2013.12 - 2018.01
Diploma - Midwifery
University of Lagos
2013.12 - 2018.05
Case Manager, Referral Officer, Program Associate
The Initiative for Equal Rights
2012.05 - 2020.08
Intern Nurse
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
2011.01 - 2012.01
Diploma - Nursing
School of Nursing, Lagos University Teaching Hospital
2006.10 - 2010.11
OB -Gyne Staff Nurse
King Faisal Medical Complex
- 2025.08