Clara Dalmeida
Manurewa,AUK
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, specializing in infection control and patient education. Expert in medication administration and fostering patient and family advocacy, significantly enhancing patient care. Demonstrated leadership in clinical research, improving trial efficiency and patient recruitment strategies.
A dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks and address concerns prior to surgery.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
Clinical Research Nurse
Department Of Haematology/ University Of Ibadan
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted in obtaining informed consent from patients, ensuring ethical and legal compliance throughout study.
- Maintained detailed records of adverse events, facilitating timely reporting to regulatory agencies and sponsors.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs during study visits, ensuring prompt intervention as needed based on established criteria.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, contributing to accurate data analysis and interpretation of study results.
- Served as liaison between research team and participating sites, fostering effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved in study.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute high-quality clinical research studies.
- Streamlined data collection process for improved accuracy and efficiency in clinical trial documentation.
- Improved patient recruitment strategies, resulting in increased participation in clinical trials.
- Managed complex patient care situations in clinical trial setting by applying critical thinking skills and evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols in research trials.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used in clinical trials by analyzing study outcomes and presenting findings at professional conferences.
- Coordinated with laboratory personnel for efficient processing of biological samples collected during research studies.
- Supported Principal Investigators by coordinating day-to-day activities of clinical research projects, ensuring smooth operations.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing support and education regarding their participation in clinical trials.
- Provided expert nursing care to research participants, adhering to protocol requirements while prioritizing patient wellbeing.
- Contributed to development of new nursing procedures by incorporating current best practices into daily operations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Ensured accurate and timely completion of study documentation, maintaining consistency across all sites and minimizing data discrepancies.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Manukau Institute of Technology
Manukau, NZ06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Babcock University
Ogun State, Nigeria07.2021
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counselling
- Care Planning
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- Emergency Response
- Admission and discharge
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Medication and IV administration
Volunteering in medical outreaches.
I have worked with the national medical team of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Nigeria. I volunteered initially as an enabler and went on to the role of a volunteer nurse. This role involves; clerking and prescription of medications to patients, administering of IM and IV medications to patients, wound assessment and care, suturing skills, etc. I also volunteer with Mercy Said No Foundation and The Royal Wellness Foundation, America on medical mission trips to Nigeria. I have worked with them in the capacity of triage nurse and consultant. We take vital signs of patients, triage them for care and also give counselling.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2024
Clinical Research Nurse
Department Of Haematology/ University Of Ibadan
07.2021 - 10.2022
No Degree - Nursing
Manukau Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Babcock University
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