Praise Adaeze Martins

Aspiring Registered Nurse & Midwife

Owerri North L.G.A, NG.

About

Highly motivated and results-driven nursing student with extensive clinical experience in acute nursing and specialized midwifery. Adept at delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse settings, including Orthopedic, Neuropsychiatric, and Medical/Surgical wards. Proven ability to excel in prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum support, effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and promote health for diverse populations.

Work

Federal Medical Centre

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Student Nurse | Maternity Ward Placement Experience

Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

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Summary

Provided comprehensive maternity care, assisting in over 18 normal vaginal deliveries and delivering critical antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum support.

Highlights

Assisted in over 18 normal vaginal deliveries and provided essential intrapartum support under close supervision, ensuring safe delivery outcomes for mothers and newborns.

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

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

Performed newborn resuscitation and vital signs monitoring when required, ensuring immediate critical care for neonates.

Educated families on critical topics such as family planning, nutrition, and danger signs in pregnancy, empowering informed decisions.

National Orthopedic Hospital

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Student Nurse | Orthopedic Ward Placement Experience

Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria

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Summary

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

Highlights

Administered comprehensive medication regimens, including IVs and post-operative analgesia, for a high volume of orthopedic patients, ensuring optimal comfort and adherence to treatment plans.

Managed meticulous wound care for diverse post-surgical patients, reducing infection rates and accelerating healing processes through close observation and timely intervention.

Facilitated patient mobility and safe positioning using specialized aids and elevation techniques, proactively preventing pressure injuries and enhancing recovery outcomes for patients.

Performed essential clinical procedures, including bladder scans and suture/clip removal, and provided vital patient education on crutch use, empowering patients towards greater independence.

Holy Rosary Hospital Emekuku

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Student Nurse | Medical/Surgical Ward Placement Experience

Owerri North, Imo State, Nigeria

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Summary

Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to deliver holistic medical/surgical nursing care to over 15 patients, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to infection control protocols.

Highlights

Collaborated effectively with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for over 15 patients, optimizing care coordination and patient outcomes.

Delivered comprehensive nursing care to over 15 medical/surgical patients, encompassing advanced wound care, precise medication administration, and IV therapy management.

Maintained meticulous patient documentation and rigorously adhered to infection prevention protocols, significantly enhancing patient safety and reducing healthcare-associated risks.

Continuously assessed and monitored patient conditions, including vital signs and symptom progression, enabling timely intervention and optimizing patient recovery pathways.

Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Rumuigbo

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Student Nurse | Neuropsychiatric Ward Placement Experience

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

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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 safe and supportive recovery environment.

Actively participated in group therapy sessions and patient activity planning, contributing to the development and implementation of comprehensive individualized care plans.

Administered and meticulously monitored specialized psychiatric medications, including depots and antipsychotics, ensuring effective treatment and strict adherence to patient safety protocols.

Conducted routine safety checks and continuous monitoring of patient behaviors, including suicide watch and aggression history, accurately assessing risk levels to maintain a secure and therapeutic environment.

Volunteer

HPV Vaccination Volunteer | Community Mobilizer/ Vaccination Support

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Imo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency - ISPHCDA

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Led community mobilization and awareness campaigns to promote HPV vaccination, educate families on vaccine benefits, and address public concerns.

Highlights

Conducted extensive community outreach through house-to-house visits and meetings, educating families on HPV vaccine benefits and safety, directly impacting public health awareness.

Addressed common myths and misconceptions about vaccines, successfully building confidence and reducing hesitancy within the community.

Engaged diverse stakeholders, including parents, guardians, community leaders, religious groups, and schools, to foster widespread participation in vaccination programs.

Identified and registered eligible girls in target communities for HPV vaccination, streamlining program access and ensuring comprehensive coverage.

Supported school-based vaccination drives by assisting teachers and health workers with organization, crowd management, and parental consent processes, ensuring smooth operations.

Distributed educational materials (posters, flyers) in local languages, enhancing accessibility and understanding of health information.

Assisted with registration, crowd control, and patient flow at vaccination sites, ensuring efficient and orderly service delivery.

Monitored for immediate adverse events post-vaccination and reported findings to appropriate personnel, upholding patient safety standards.

Provided comprehensive pre- and post-vaccination information and basic counseling to recipients and caregivers, fostering informed consent and understanding.

Tracked follow-up for second jab appointments, ensuring continuity of care for patients with multiple vaccine schedules.

Submitted daily and weekly reports on mobilization activities and identified challenges, providing critical data for program optimization.

Accurately recorded mobilization activities, including the number of households reached and eligible girls identified, for robust program evaluation.

Education

Holy Rosary College Of Nursing Science And Midwifery

Emekuku, Imo State, Nigeria
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Registered Nurse (RN)/ Registered Midwife (RM) Basic/General Nursing

Languages

English

Igbo

Certificates

Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Level 1, 2, & 3

OSHA U.S.A

Electrocardiography (ECG) Level 1

OSHA U.S.A

Skills

CLINICAL NURSING

Patient Assessment, Medication Administration, IV Therapy, Wound Care, Infection Control, Bladder Scans, Suture/Clip Removal, Patient Mobility and Positioning, Vital Signs Monitoring, Newborn Resuscitation.

PATIENT CARE AND 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 COMPETENCE

Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Team Building, Empathy, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Accurate Documentation with Electronic Health Records (EHR) Software, Protocol Compliance.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

SPECIALIZED PROCEDURES

Electrocardiography (ECG) Level 1.

Interests

Hobbies

Traveling, Cooking/Baking, Global Event.

Projects

Attitudes Of Mothers Towards Child Health Care

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Summary

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