Praise Adaeze Martins

Result-Oriented Registered Nurse and Midwife
Owerri North LGA, NG.

About

Result-oriented Registered Nurse and Midwife with 3+ years of comprehensive acute nursing and specialized midwifery experience, adept at delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Proven ability to excel in prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum support, collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and promote health for diverse populations.

Work

National Orthopaedic Hospital
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Student Nurse Orthopaedic Ward Placement Experience

Enugu, Enugu, Nigeria

Summary

Provided comprehensive orthopaedic nursing care, specializing in wound management, medication administration, and patient mobility support to optimize recovery and prevent complications.

Highlights

Administered analgesia and a full medication regimen, including IVs and post-op medicines, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to treatment plans.

Managed wound care for patients, meticulously observing surgical sites to prevent infection and facilitate healing.

Facilitated patient mobility and positioning, utilizing aids and elevation techniques to prevent pressure injuries and enhance recovery.

Performed bladder scans, suture/clip removals, and assisted with personal care, including health education on crutch use, to support patient independence.

Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Rumuigbo
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Student Nurse Neuropsychiatric Ward Placement Experience

Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Summary

Delivered specialized mental health nursing support, employing therapeutic communication and meticulous patient monitoring to ensure safety and promote recovery.

Highlights

Provided therapeutic communication and emotional support to patients with complex mental health conditions, fostering a supportive environment.

Participated actively in group therapy sessions and patient activity planning, contributing to comprehensive care plans.

Administered and closely observed medications, including depots and antipsychotics, under supervision to ensure efficacy and patient safety.

Conducted routine safety checks, recorded patient location and activities, and monitored general behavior and risk levels (e.g., suicide watch, aggression history).

Federal Medical Centre
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Student Nurse Maternity Ward Placement Experience

Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided comprehensive maternity care, assisting in over 15 normal vaginal deliveries and delivering critical antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum support.

Highlights

Assisted in over 15 normal vaginal deliveries and provided essential intrapartum support under close supervision, ensuring safe delivery outcomes.

Conducted thorough antenatal assessments, including fundal height measurements, fetal heart monitoring, and maternal health education.

Delivered comprehensive postpartum care, including breastfeeding support, newborn screening, and perineal care.

Performed newborn resuscitation and vital signs monitoring, and educated families on family planning, nutrition, and danger signs in pregnancy.

Holy Rosary Hospital
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Student Nurse Medical/Surgical Ward Placement Experience

Emekuku, Imo State, Nigeria

Summary

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic medical/surgical nursing care to over 10 patients, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to infection control protocols.

Highlights

Collaborated effectively with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.

Delivered holistic nursing care to over 10 patients, encompassing wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.

Maintained meticulous documentation and ensured strict compliance with infection prevention protocols, enhancing patient safety.

Assessed and continuously monitored patient conditions, including vital signs and symptom changes, to inform timely interventions.

Education

Holy Rosary College Of Nursing Science And Midwifery
Emekuku, Imo State, Nigeria

Registered Nurse/Midwife

Nursing Science And Midwifery

Grade: GPA-3.54

Languages

English

Certificates

Advance Pediatric Care

Issued By

Nursing and Midwife Council of Nigeria

National Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Issued By

Nursing and Midwife Council of Nigeria

Skills

Clinical Skills

Patient Assessment, Medication Administration, IV Therapy, Wound Care, Infection Control, Bladder Scan, Suture/Clip Removal, Patient Mobility & Positioning, Vital Signs Monitoring, Newborn Resuscitation, Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Midwifery & Maternal Care

Prenatal Screening, Intrapartum Monitoring, Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation, Emergency Obstetric Intervention, Postpartum Recovery Support, Antenatal Assessment, Fundal Height Measurement, Newborn Screening, Perineal Care.

Mental Health Nursing

Therapeutic Communication, Mental Health Support, Group Therapy Facilitation, Medication Observation (Depots/Antipsychotics), Patient Safety Monitoring, Risk Level Assessment (Suicide Watch, Aggression History).

Patient Care & Education

Holistic Nursing Care, Patient Care Planning, Health Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Informed Consent, Health Promotion, Family Planning Education, Nutrition Education, Danger Signs in Pregnancy Education.

Professional Competencies

Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Team Building, Empathy, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Accurate Documentation, Protocol Compliance.

Research & Data Analysis

Academic Research, Survey Design, Data Collection, SPSS, Educational Journals, Questionnaire Administration.

Projects

Attitudes Of Mothers Towards Child Health Care

Summary

Conducted an academic research project focused on assessing maternal knowledge and attitudes regarding child healthcare, which led to the development of targeted educational interventions.