Nafisat Alley-Obalokun
16a Riverside Street,mawson Lakes
Summary
Highly motivated,enthusiastic registered nurse aspiring to practice,acquire and improve skills to promote health across the nursing care continuum. Recognised as an effective communicator,competent team member and a solid understanding of the roles of nurses interdisciplinary environments. Possess a Bachelor of Nursing and a full unrestricted Division 1 Registration with AHPRA.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Estia Health Aged Care
03.2024 - Current
- Enhancing resident comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Conducting head to toe assessments of residents post fall
- Reducing resident anxiety through effective communication and active listening.
- Carrying out basic nursing procedures such as oxygen administration,wound dressing ( ANTT),bladder irrigation, BGL, urinalysis,changing colostomy bag and administration of different types of insulin.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for residents.
- Preparing,administering and recording of medications accurately, following different rights of medications.
- Pain management
- Adhering strictly to principles of infection control
- Conducted thorough assessments of residents physical and emotional well-being to inform care decisions.
- Delivering high-quality wound care management, minimizing risk of infection and promoting healing.
- Implementing best practices in fall prevention strategies, significantly reducing number of falls among assigned residents.
- Optimizing time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively and provide consistent attention to multiple residents simultaneously.
- Participating in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care.
- Fostering strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Conducting ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviour and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Student Nurse
Older Persons' Mental Health Service ( NOPMHS)
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Observed and documented consumer's factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members such as psychogeriatrician , dietician, Occupational therapists to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for consumers under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures and medications.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate consumer's optimum level of wellness and engagement.
- Participated in clinical reviews to discuss consumer's progress , deterioration , Transfer of care and plan for care.
- Evaluated consumers medical and mental health history, family dynamics ,complaints, and current symptoms to inform best nursing intervention.
- Determines consumers risk level utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through keep safe plan and patient interaction during mental state assessment.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help consumers improve or regain coping abilities.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping consumers regain or improve coping abilities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to consumers and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- care coordination of consumers to improve quality of life and promote healthy ageing.
- Linking consumers with MyAgedCare and meals on wheels to encourage healthy food options.
Student Nurse
Lyell McEwin Hospital ( Stepdown / Coronary Care)
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Utilised Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data and progress notes
- Admitted and facilitated patient discharge by providing education for home care and follow-up care.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Communicated and maintained professional relationship with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Prepared and administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses under supervision of registered nurse.
- Observed and documented patient behaviour to reflect recovery or deterioration especially post angiogram procedure via TR band.
- Taking patient load and being responsible for nursing interventions within scope of practice, under supervision of registered nurse.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Checked patient’s BGL and administered insulin based in accordance to unit charted.
- Gave handover to nurses and wrote progress notes which were approved by supervising registered nurses.
- Checked patency of IVC lines, removed after 72hrs and checked cannula site for haematoma or signs of infection.
- Accessed test results and medical officer’s progress note to inform patient’s care plan.
- Documented ECG readings, placing leads and informing supervising Registered nurse of any complaint of chest pain.
- Prepared patients for angiogram procedure, using unit’s protocol and monitoring post angiogram
- Responded to chest pain using PQRST pain score.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff
Student Nurse
Lyell McEwin Hospital( Children's Ward)
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked under supervision of registered nurses in administering medications.
- Checked observation which includes temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation, and documenting readings in observation chart.
- Checked patient’s weight and educated patients / carers on healthy food and fluid intake.
- Early recognition of deteriorating patient and reporting to preceptor.
- Checked pH level before inserting Nasogastric tube and maintained skin integrity while removing NGT.
- Attended to call bells and buzzers.
- Prepared Discharge paperwork, documented referrals and educated patients/carers when to represent back to hospital.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
Student Nurse
ACH Group ( Residential Care Home)
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, such as showering, feeding, bed making and toileting.
- Provided required support and assistance for clients with Alzheimer’s diseases and Dementia.
- Manual handling, hoisting, and observing safety protocols to prevent damage to resident and self.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures such as catheter care and stoma care.
- Employed therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviour to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Care of pressure areas, wound dressing using aseptic non-touch technique and changed incontinence Pads.
- Worked alongside and reporting directly to registered nurses.
- Provided medication prompting and administered medications through Webster Packs.
Caregiver
Southern Cross Care
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining clean, safe environment.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and empathetic approach towards individual needs.
Volunteer
Nigerian Community In South Australia
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Flinders University
Bedford Park,sturt Road2023
Human Biology Short Course -
Monash University
Wellington Rd, Clayton VIC07.2021
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Mass Communication
Adekunle Ajasin University
Akungba Akoko09.2017
Certificate III - Individual Support
Nurse Training Australia
Sydney , NSW.05.2020
HLTAID0101 Provide First Aid - Nursing
St John Ambulance
Adelaide, SA05.2023
Medication Calculation - Nursing
Intellilearn
Adelaide, SA02.2023
Manual Handling refresher for health workers (FirstAidPro - Nursing
FirstAidPro
Adelaide, SA01.2023
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - Nursing
St John Ambulance
Adelaide, SA01.2023
Skills
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication
- Excellent interpersonal and patient education skill
- Proficient in use of Microsoft word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Patient Admission and Discharge
- Update Electronic Charts
- Care coordination
- Mobility Assistance and Patient Feeding
- Medication administration and Fluid Monitoring
- Catheter Monitoring and Stoma care
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Monitoring Telemetry
- Wound care
- Pain Assessment
- TR band management
- Mental state examination
Additional Information
Name: David Lao
Position: Nurse consultant
Telephone No:0874256300
Email: David.lao@sa.gov.au
Company: Older Persons Mental Health Service,NALHN.
Name: Peter Lawrence
Position: Clinical Nurse
Mobile No: 0411441048
Email: Peter.Lawrence@sa.gov.au
Company: Older Persons Mental Health Service, NALHN.
Hobbies
Cooking and Sewing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Estia Health Aged Care
03.2024 - Current
Student Nurse
Older Persons' Mental Health Service ( NOPMHS)
09.2023 - 11.2023
Student Nurse
Lyell McEwin Hospital ( Stepdown / Coronary Care)
03.2023 - 05.2023
Student Nurse
Lyell McEwin Hospital( Children's Ward)
10.2022 - 11.2022
Student Nurse
ACH Group ( Residential Care Home)
06.2022 - 07.2022
Caregiver
Southern Cross Care
05.2022 - 11.2023
Volunteer
Nigerian Community In South Australia
12.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Flinders University
Human Biology Short Course -
Monash University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Mass Communication
Adekunle Ajasin University
Certificate III - Individual Support
Nurse Training Australia
HLTAID0101 Provide First Aid - Nursing
St John Ambulance
Medication Calculation - Nursing
Intellilearn
Manual Handling refresher for health workers (FirstAidPro - Nursing
FirstAidPro
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - Nursing
St John Ambulance
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