TOLULOPE MARIAM ONAKOYA

Currently completing a comprehensive Nurse Internship, administering empathetic nursing care to diverse patient populations and rotating through various specialty units to deepen clinical skills.

• Administered comprehensive nursing care to over 100 in-patients and out-patients, ensuring patient comfort and recovery through empathetic and evidence-based practices.
• Monitored and accurately recorded vital signs for an average of 15-20 patients daily, promptly identifying and escalating critical changes to ensure timely medical intervention.
• Completed extensive rotations across 7+ specialty clinics, general wards, public health, and vaccination units, gaining comprehensive exposure to diverse patient populations and enhancing clinical proficiency in specialized care.

Delivered specialized nursing care to pediatric patients, focusing on critical monitoring, medication administration, and sterile wound management to support recovery in a private suite setting.

• Provided specialized nursing care to pediatric patients in private suites, ensuring a comfortable and therapeutic environment for recovery and family support.
• Administered age-appropriate oral and intravenous medications to pediatric patients, ensuring precise dosage calculation and minimizing patient discomfort.
• Managed and performed sterile wound care for pediatric patients on the ward, promoting optimal healing and preventing infections.
• Closely monitored vital signs and clinical progression of critically ill pediatric patients, providing immediate intervention and escalating concerns to medical staff, contributing to improved patient stability.

Managed post-operative patient care, administered medications, and provided essential health education to patients and caregivers, contributing to improved recovery outcomes and patient understanding.

• Provided critical post-operative nursing care to patients, managing recovery protocols and monitoring for complications to ensure stable transition from surgery.
• Educated and counselled over 50 patients and their caregivers on post-operative recovery, medication adherence, and disease management, improving self-care capabilities and reducing readmission rates.
• Accurately administered oral and intravenous medications to an average of 25 patients daily, adhering to strict dosage and timing protocols to optimize therapeutic outcomes.

Spearheaded the nursing unit within a central executive committee, contributing to strategic decision-making and overseeing student recruitment for research initiatives.

• Led the nursing unit within the College Research and Innovation Hub, serving on the central executive committee to shape strategic decisions and operational policies.
• Managed the recruitment and onboarding process for new nursing students, expanding the team by 30% and fostering a collaborative research environment.

Delivered comprehensive clinical nursing care to senior citizens, focusing on proactive identification of deteriorating conditions and effective care assistant supervision.

• Delivered comprehensive clinical nursing care to elderly patients, focusing on geriatric-specific needs and promoting overall well-being and independence.
• Proactively identified and responded to deteriorating clinical states in geriatric patients, facilitating prompt referrals to hospital care and significantly improving patient outcomes.
• Supervised and mentored a team of 3-5 care assistants, ensuring adherence to care protocols and enhancing service delivery for geriatric patients.

Gained foundational clinical experience across diverse healthcare settings, including primary care, psychiatric, and maternity units, applying theoretical knowledge to practical patient care.

• Provided direct patient care and assisted with medical procedures in a primary health care setting, enhancing basic nursing competencies.
• Participated in the assessment and management of mental health patients at a neuropsychiatric hospital, developing skills in psychiatric nursing.
• Assisted with maternal and neonatal care at a maternity teaching hospital, gaining experience in obstetrics and pediatrics.

Led the health and sanitation initiatives for the largest undergraduate hall in Sub-Saharan Africa, coordinating health needs and liaising with management to ensure student well-being.

• Led a 10-member health team for the largest undergraduate hall in Sub-Saharan Africa (2000+ residents), overseeing health and wellness initiatives.
• Coordinated comprehensive health and sanitation programs, including disease prevention and hygiene promotion, impacting the well-being of over 2,000 students.
• Supervised and ensured compliance with water sanitation protocols, including regular tank cleaning, to maintain a healthy living environment.
• Served as primary liaison between students and hall management, advocating for and resolving health-related issues to enhance overall student welfare.

Advocated for and promoted patient-centered care practices within the healthcare system.

• Engaged in advocacy efforts to improve patient experience and healthcare delivery.

Supported various community development and empowerment projects.

• Contributed to initiatives focused on youth development and education.

Actively contributed to mental health awareness and support initiatives.

• Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness about mental health.

Served as a Research Team Member at the Institute of Nursing Research, actively participating in nursing-specific research endeavors.

Engaged as a Research Team Member within the College Research and Innovation Hub, contributing to various research projects and initiatives.

Recognized for outstanding contributions and active participation in community life and initiatives.

Awarded for dedicated service and significant contributions to the Obafemi Awolowo Hall community.

Presented research findings on ovarian cancer awareness and knowledge among female undergraduates, contributing to public health education.

Presented research on factors influencing HIV voluntary counselling and testing uptake, providing insights for public health interventions.