Praise Adaeze Martins

Registered Nurse and Midwife
Owerri North L.G.A, NG.

About

Highly motivated Registered Nurse and Midwife with 3+ years of comprehensive experience across acute, psychiatric, and maternal-child health settings, adept at delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Proven ability to optimize patient recovery, manage complex conditions, and facilitate positive health outcomes through effective multidisciplinary collaboration and specialized clinical interventions.

Work

National Orthopedic Hospital
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Student Nurse | Orthopedic Ward Placement Experience

Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria

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-op analgesia, to 15+ patients daily, ensuring optimal comfort and adherence to treatment plans.

Managed meticulous wound care for diverse orthopedic patients, consistently preventing infection and promoting accelerated healing post-surgery.

Facilitated patient mobility and safe positioning using specialized aids and elevation techniques, reducing incidence of pressure injuries by 20% and enhancing recovery.

Performed essential procedures including bladder scans and suture/clip removal, and provided critical health education on mobility aids, empowering patients towards greater 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 empathetic therapeutic communication and emotional support to patients with complex mental health conditions, fostering a safe and supportive recovery environment.

Actively participated in and contributed to the planning and facilitation of group therapy sessions and patient activities, enhancing comprehensive care plans for 10+ patients.

Administered and meticulously monitored psychotropic medications, including depots and antipsychotics, ensuring patient safety and treatment efficacy for optimal outcomes.

Conducted rigorous routine safety checks and continuous patient monitoring, accurately assessing and mitigating risk levels (e.g., suicide watch, aggression history) for enhanced patient safety.

Federal Medical Centre Owerri
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Student Nurse | Maternity Ward Placement Experience

Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided comprehensive maternity care, assisting in over 10 normal vaginal deliveries and delivering critical antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum support.

Highlights

Assisted in over 10 normal vaginal deliveries, providing essential intrapartum support under supervision to ensure safe and positive delivery outcomes.

Conducted comprehensive antenatal assessments, including fundal height measurements and fetal heart monitoring, to inform maternal health education and care plans.

Delivered comprehensive postpartum care, including vital breastfeeding support, newborn screening, and perineal care, promoting maternal and infant well-being.

Performed newborn resuscitation and vital sign monitoring, while educating families on critical topics such as family planning, nutrition, and pregnancy danger signs.

Holy Rosary Hospital Emekuku
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Student Nurse | Medical/Surgical Ward Placement Experience

Owerri North, Imo State, Nigeria

Summary

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

Highlights

Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for over 15 medical/surgical patients, optimizing outcomes.

Delivered holistic nursing care to over 15 patients, encompassing advanced wound care, precise medication administration, and IV therapy management.

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

Assessed and continuously monitored patient conditions, including vital signs and symptom changes, enabling timely interventions and preventing complications.

Education

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

Diploma/Degree

Registered Nurse/Midwife

Grade: CGPA-3.45 Uppere Credit

Languages

English
Igbo

Certificates

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

Issued By

OSHA USA Curriculum Standards

Electrocardiography (ECG) Level 1

Issued By

International Best Practices & Standards

Skills

Health Safety and Environment

Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Clinical Skills

Patient Assessment, Medication Administration, IV Therapy, Wound Care, Infection Control, Bladder Scans, Suture/Clip Removal, Patient Mobility and Positioning, Vital Signs Monitoring, Newborn Resuscitation, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Electrocardiography (ECG).

Midwifery & Maternal Care

Prenatal Screening, Intrapartum Monitoring, Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation, Emergency Obstetrics 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.

Interests

Hobbies

Traveling, Cooking/Baking.

Events

Global Event.

References

References

Available upon request.

Projects

Attitudes Of Mothers Towards Child Health Care

Summary

An academic research project focused on assessing maternal knowledge and attitudes regarding child healthcare, leading to the development of targeted educational interventions.