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Hi my name is Afolake Abosede Akande, a Bachelor of nursing post registration student at Ballarat University Australia. I am a full time student, and also an International student with many years experience in nursing and midwifery. My coming to Australia is to upgrade my knowledge in what I cherish most (Nursing) so that I can be the best I can be to my clients, self, my generation and the generations to come.

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Postal Address: 11 Madigan Street Tarneit
City/Region: Victoria
Country: Australia
Fax Number: Nil
Home Phone: (03) 97480737
Mobile Phone: 0413429000
Town: Tarneit

First name: Afolake Abosede
Last name: Akande
Student ID: 30068899
Email address: afolakeabosedeakande@students.federation.edu.au
Postal address: 11 MADIGAN STREET
Town: TARNEIT
City/region: VICTORIA
Country: Australia
Mobile phone: 041342900
Occupation: Nursing
Industry: Aged Care

Skype: sholakande7700
Yahoo Messenger: folakeakande@yahoo.com

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My Philosophy of Nursing

As a small child, I dreamt of being a nurse. I remember longing to grow up so I could wear the white uniforms and caps that I saw nurses wearing in my village. As years goes by, my idea of what a nurse was changed I began to understand that a nurse was not just a person in a uniform, but somebody that could make a difference in another person’s life. Nursing, to me is caring and compassion conveyed with the skill needed to offer a milieu that supports healing. This can be provided at any location and delivered by any person with the ability to show love and support to another human being.

In addition I understand that a professional nurse is unique. They (professional nurse) provides competent care along the guidelines set forth by the Nurses and Midwifery Board that guides Their licence to practice and the environment he or she resides.

Personally, nursing is my way of giving back to society. I enjoy helping others. Giving of myself gives me peace of mind and spirit. This is a much different view than when I started in my diploma degree program several years ago. Then it was all about obtaining my new proficiency learning the ability to provide medical care and wearing the white uniform and cap. I have discovered that there is far more to healing than medication. I need the ability to truly show a person that my care involves working together with my clients as well as the family on a spiritual level (holistic care). I have found that this level of interaction offers restorative basis to uphold trust thus aiding in the healing process. Exclusive of this therapeutic setting, total healing is prevented.

My philosophy is easily carried into my professional life. One of our mission statements is to sympathetically and empathetically deliver excellence health care in a modern and competent way. Lastly to make a positive impacts in my generation and the generation to come by living a life that portrait my philosophy

In conclusion, I could rightly say, I live my philosophy of nursing on a daily basis. That explain why I am still pursuing knowledge to upgrade my skill to stay current and make a difference in people’s life

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Dear Sir/ Madam

Re: Graduate nurse program

My name is Afolake Abosede Akande, a nursing graduate from University of Ballarat. As a new graduate, please accept my application to your hospital's new graduate program. I am an enthusiastic candidate with all the skills necessary to join this program and contribute to patient care at the hospital.

During my clinical placements at Epworth Richmond Hospital, Manor court aged Care Home and Williams Town Hospital, I learned a range of nursing skills on the job, while also developing the ability to think on my feet and problem-solve. I especially enjoyed my rotation on the emergency ward and hope to one day work in emergency unit as a stepping stone and also to gain more experience before proceeding in my education to specialise as a midwife or as a psychiatric nurse .

I work well as part of a team, communicate well, and have excellent attention to detail. I strive to offer the best customer service to patients and always ensure safe practice on the job. The deputy director of Williams Town hospital was especially impressed with my skills on my placement there and offered me a professional reference.

I received excellent grades at university, and have an excellent academic record (see transcript attached).

I'm eager to find out more about the new graduate program and the employment opportunities at your hospital. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

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Afolake Abosede Akande

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

NAME: AKANDE AFOLAKE ABOSEDE

CONTACTS: Tel: 0413429000(m), email: folakeakande@yahoo.com

POSTAL ADDRESS: 11 Madigan Street, Tarneit VIC 3029, Melbourne, Australia.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED:

Bachelor of Nursing Post - Registration –On going at Ballarat University

Division-2 Nurse Medication Endorsed at Victoria University, Melbourne Australia (July 2009 – July 2010).

Post Basic Nursing at Niger state School of Nursing, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria (Mar 1992 – Nov 1993) Registered Nurse (RN)
School of Midwifery, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria- (Mar 1985 – Sept. 1987) Registered Midwife (RM)
WAEC at Government Secondary School Share, Kwara State, Nigeria(Sept.1982-June 1984)

ECWA Secondary school Igbaja, Kwara State, Nigeria (Sept.1979-June 1982)

WORK EXPERIENCE

DATE: 26/07/2011 till date
POSITION: Div 2 Med Endorsed (Aged Care)
STATUS: casual
FACILITY: United Aged Care

WORK EXPERIENCE
DATE: 30/01/2011 till date
POSITION: Div 2 Med Endorsed (Aged Care)
STATUS: casual
FACILITY: Manor Court aged Care

RESPONSIBILITY

Provides clinical care to individuals as agreed with the general practitioners and the supervising registered nurse
Gathers relevant information from individuals and groups presenting without appointments and communicates this information appropriately to improve outcomes and minimise adverse events
Recognises when a more detailed assessment of individuals is required and seeks registered nurse or general practitioner assistance
Follows protocols when conducting health assessments and reviews
Demonstrates technical proficiency in measuring and documenting vital signs and test results such as blood glucose readings, urinalysis, wound and skin checks
Administer medication as per drug chart
Follows care plans, protocols or treatment regimes
Assesses wound healing and modifies dressing regimes accordingly
Uses resources available within the practice to meet the needs of individuals and groups;
Provides information and resources according to the needs of individuals and groups;
Collects and reports information about the health and functional status of individuals and groups
Provides care for individuals and groups in consultation with the registered nurse and/or general practitioner
Work within the scope of enrol nurse

VICTORIA UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA July 2009- July 2010

CLINICAL / PROCEDURAL SKILLS:

CLINICAL AREAS

Aged Care Experience
Mental Health Experience
Rehabilitation Experience
Acute /Chronic Care Experience

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Direct care of patients
Educated patients for home care and discharge planning
Acute and chronic care management
Charting and documentation of patient care
Maintained sterile fields and application of dressings
Medical terminology and medication administration skills
C.P.R. and First Aid Certified
Assist patient for shower, toileting, and dressing
Observed and assisted with admissions, transfer and discharge of patients
Administer medications under supervision of a div 1
Observe and give Intramuscular and subcutaneous Injection
Knowledge of disease and infection control procedures

Attended patients in different wards and performed tasks like feeding, oral care and shaving of patients
Recorded patient health status and updated the same to the concerned Clinical Instructor
Handled the tasks of collecting and test sample of urine of patient during admission under supervision

Observed, collected and reviewed data for assigned patients
Maintained confidential information of patient and hospital
Handled the tasks of observing and reporting significant changes in patient status to the Clinical Instructor
Responsible for reporting any problems to supervisor or charge nurse.
Taken patient Vital Signs such as Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure and oxygen saturation

Responsible for reporting on issues like injuries, unsafe environment and equipments to supervisor
Maintained healthy relationship with patients, families and staff members

WORK EXPERIENCE

DATE: July 2004 - December 2008

POSITION: Registered Nurse/Midwife

STATUS: Part-time – 32 hours a week

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provided nursing care to assigned patients in accordance to the physician instruction.
Administered the medication and prescribed treatment to patients.
Responsible for the supervision of all staff in the labor and delivery unit
Supervised patients’ regular checkups and compiled reports.
In-Charged of 10-bed unit.
Treated queries and problems of patients.
Advised and counsel patients and families regarding medical problems, health care and precautions.
Assisted where required.

WORK EXPERIENCE

DATE: Mar 1994- May 2003

POSITION: Staff Nurse/ Midwife

STATUS: Full-time

FACILITY: Adeola Inland Hospital, Secretariat Road Share, Kwara State Nigeria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advised and counseled patients and their families regarding the medical procedures, treatment, and medications
Emergencies Units -Emergency care for road traffic accident victims and patient with convulsion and Snake bite cases.
Prepared medication and treatment schedules.
Scheduled staff meetings and assigned duties.
Assisted in orientation program of the new nursing staff.
Surgical Units – participated in Pre-operative & Post operative care
Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions
Implemented patient care for up to 12 patients per section.
Scheduled patient’s admissions and discharges.
Administered insulin shots and local anaesthetic.
Assessed patient’s status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
Explained to patients/families on health care needs, conditions and possible options.
Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies.
Maintained patient’s charts and confidential files.

STUDENT NURSE –SCHOOL OF NURSING, BIDA. NIGERIA

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

FEDRAL MEDICAL CENTRE, BIDA, NIGERIA: March (1992 - November1993)

Medical Unit – Direct care of patients (Admission, examination and total Care of patients including administration of medication)

Surgical Unit - Pre-operative & Post operative care under supervision of Registered Nurses.
Emergency Unit –Observed and participated in various emergency care for road traffic accident victims, children with convulsion, home accident victims, patients with burns and patient acute conditions, etc
Mental Unit-Observe/treatment of mentally ill patients, vital signs taken, provide information to the patients and family as necessary
Community health Nursing –Visit homes to assist in medication, wound dressing and medical advice and supervision.
Infection control –Enlightened patients on the use/importance of antiseptic and aseptic techniques, personal hygiene and healthy eating habit to boost their immunity level
Acute and chronic care experience- watched and participated
Instructed patients for home care and discharge planning
Observed and participated in discharge procedures

WORK EXPERIENCE

DATE: February 1988 – March 1992

POSITION: Registered Midwife
STATUS: Full-time
FACILITY: Adeola Inland Clinic and Maternity Centre, UMCA Mission Share, Kwara State, Nigeria.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducted history taking & admission of patients.
Responsible for the direct nursing care
Performed checkups, assessments, tests and observation
Carried out Ante natal and Post natal Care, (during pregnancy, labour and puparium).
Administered the medication and vaccines as prescribed by the physician.
Provided support for Doctor/patients during caesarean operation.
Surgical Operations –Assisted on the floor during surgical operations such as Laparotomy, Appendicectomy, Circumcision, etc
Medical Care –administered drugs (oral, Intramuscular, Subcutaneously, Intravenously etc), monitored patients condition, and general care of patients.
Coordinated and ensured high qualities of services were provided to the patients.
Responsible for keeping track of patients’ documents.
Supervised 15-bed unit in day shift and 20-bed unit in the night shift
Handled the tasks of managing life threatening complications by exercising strong observation and assessment.

STUDENT MIDWIFE –UNIVERSIRTY OF ILORIN, TEACHING HOSPITAL ILORIN, NIGERIA: (General and Maternity wing) 1985 – 1987

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Antenatal clinic –Participate in Health Education, taking vital signs and carrying out physical examination on patients. Monitor and give total care throughout pregnancy period and report any abnormalities noticed
Labour Ward -Take deliveries under strict supervision and provide total care of both mothers and babies
Post natal care. monitor patients and babies through the hospital's procedure and give comprehensive discharge education
Community Experience –Domiciliary nursing, Home visit. Inspect their homes, and make necessary suggestion as required.
Nutritional unit -Care of children with kwashiorkor, Marasmus and other food related problems by giving nutritional advice and implement adequate care and monitor their condition.
Family planning unit – Observe, assist and educate women on family planning, teach different types of family planning with the advantages and disadvantages and assist them to take a reasonable decision
Neonatal unit -participate in the intermediate and special care to infants or newborns. observe special care like supplemental oxygen, specialized feeding, intravenous etc observe and participating in care of premature babies, babies with congenital abnormality, and babies undergoing exchange blood transfusion
Theatre experience -Observed Operations eg caesarean section, hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, Mastectomy, IUCD insertion etc

Maintained sterile fields and application of dressings on wounds
Obstetric and Gynaecological nursing. Observe and participate in treatment of patient with Gynae problems and diseases e .g Infertility and STDs

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Very good communication and organizational skills.
Able to handle people very calmly and effectively.
Energetic and positive thinker
Experienced in the field of labour and delivery nursing.
Great ability to assist the doctors in the operation and delivery rooms.
Strong ability to perform the vital signs monitoring.
Profound ability to observe the patient and recognize the case or changes in the patient.

C.P.R. and First Aid Certified

Great ability to resolve patient/families queries and problems
In-depth knowledge of the nursing care and medication.

REGISTRATION HISTORY:

Registration as Div 2 Medication Endorsed nurse – March 2011 (Enrolled division 2)
Registration as a Registered Nurse on 31th May (Registered Nurse) Registration Number is R.N.82.012
Registration as a Midwife on 4^th January 1988 (Registered Midwife) Registration Number is 45912
License to Practice Number 001/82012 Expire June 30^th 2012

QUALIFICATIONS

Division 2 Medication Endorsed) Victoria University Australia

Registered Nurse (RN)/ Nigeria

Registered Midwife (RM) Nigeria

REFERENCES

Dr S P Olaoye

Adeola Inland Hospital Secretariat Road, Ifelodun L.G.A, Share Kwara State Nigeria.

Tel: +2348035836957,+2348056614532

Email: spolaoye@yahoo.com

Dr B F Olaosebikan

Federal Medical Centre, Bida, Nigeria

Tel: +234803586696

Email: laoshpapa@yahoo.com

Dr Ogunmade Olorunwa Peter

Petros Foundation Hospital, No. 20 Sehinde Calistos street, Behind Charity bus stop, Oshodi, Mafoluku Area, Lagos, Nigeria. Tel: +23480232962373, +2348055413749

Email: petrosfoundation@yahoo.com

Mrs. Lola Peters

RN1

+610423627765

Tamuno – Emi Ogaji

Div 2

+61413697955

Karen Nyolt

RN1

+61438601218

Mary Darko

EN div 2

+61423400364

Interests

PERSONAL INTEREST

I personally have interest in Reading Writing and Athletics. Swimming has been my dreaming sport for years but due to the phobia I have for water I have not been able to achieve this.

I like to listen to music even though I do not know I to sing in tune (melodiously). Music is relaxing healing and comforting.

I used to absolutely hate cooking, but over the past year or so I've been starting to enjoy it more and more.

WORK INTERESTS: passionate to develop as much knowledge as I can with regard to my employment status.

Personal information

Place of birth	Nigeria
Citizenship	Nigeria
Visa status	Student
Gender identity	Woman
Marital status	Married

Personal goals

PERSONAL GOALS

My personal goal is modesty, honesty and reliability.

Money has never been my goal nor big position though they are equally important, rather doing that which enriches the soul. I am thankful to my Lord that I have been given the opportunity to have made it thus far. I take good care of my family, love my husband and help my mother and siblings as best as I can. I am happiest when I am helping others, and owe a large debt of gratitude to my God for his grace.Leaving a foot print or a good legacy for my generation and the oncoming one is my heart desire and I am stronglyworking towards it by upgrading my skills as much as I can.

Continuity of an excelent care is my watch word.

Academic goals

SHORT-TERM AND LONG TERM CAREER GOALS

My short-term career goals is to successfully pass the BN Course at Ballrat University by attending all lectures and tutorials, studying hard and complete all my assignment before or by the due dates.

Then get registered by AHPA by completing all their requirements and then apply and get employed in a challenging institution.(hospital). Once this is accomplished, I hope to work on a medical-surgical floor and discharge my duty professionally working within the specify scope and acquired more skills as a graduate nurse.

I have chosen medical-surgical nursing as a starting point because this particular field will help me to develop my clinical skills. Additional, I will apply for PR (permanent residency) or get sponsorship so that I can settle well.

This will enable me to proceed in my academic pursuit for the masters in Midwifery without stress and fair of fund or visa or apply for admission to sturdy psychiatric nursing

Career goals

After successful completion of my Bachelor of nursing in Ballarat university, I hope to apply for masters in midwifery so that I will upgrade my skills and get specialised as a midwife. To work in the maternity unit has been my long time dream.

Alternatively, I may decide to specialise as a psychiatrist nurse depending on what future holds for me

Lastly I will like to go back to my country to work in one of the University as a nurse educator so that I can impact the knowledge gained in Australia and any other country I have visited in the live of my people (my student)

Personal skills

Nursing degree courses can provide additional transferable skills and personal qualities. My personal skills include:

Flexibility - I am always ready to learn new things and accept reasonable changes and I am also a good listener
Adaptability -I have the ability to endure situation that takes me out of the comfort zone and always reflect on what I have done and how I would have done it better so that I can learn from my mistakes
Empathy - understanding patient condition and being ready to help at all time
Organisation and time management - Evident by finishing my task on time.
Leadership - Ability to manage situation at work place under stress or at ease
Determination and tenacity - Can cope with long hour duty and I am comfortable working independently or as a group
The ability to conduct research- I always like to explore new things through reading learning or practicing and that is why I am now a student again
Honesty- telling the truth, sincerity, or frankness - I am reliable and dependable and hate disappointment
Self control
Computing skills with capacity to work under minimal or no supervision

Academic skills

Academic skills are the skills necessary to do well in an educational setting. They include reading, writing, math, research, computer, and study skills

The key to my academic success are;

Punctuality in class evident by class attendant register
studying hard and seeking help when needed evident by my school result
Stress management – I usually work hard eat well and rest as much as I can
Time management- I always complete my assignments in timely manner
problem solving - By applying my skill and knowledge and ask for help where necessary I usually get my problems solved
coping with test and anxiety – I attend classes, tutorials study hard, pray, eat well and rest

Academic skills are necessary for being successful in school, and in many cases, most especially in a professional career.

In addition, I have quality understanding in research and evidence based practice. More importantly, my knowledge in mathematical skills is valuable for my nursing practice in drug calculation and management.

Work skills

As a nurse, who is a listener, a manager, and a knowledgeable skilled professional. Here are some of the key skills assisting me to pursue a career in nursing with all diligence

Excellent people skills
I have ability to provide care for people of all ages and backgrounds, to put people at their ease, gain their confidence and deal sympathetically with their problems and fears.
Good communication and observation
Communication and observation are crucial to good nursing. I am good at listening as well as a good communicator and an observer which make it possible for me to gain my clients assurance, identifying when something is not right with my client and find prompt solution
Ability to answer questions and offer advice
In recognising patient needs, I always put them (my patients) in the same page with me by giving them adequate information of their conditions and care, sharing my knowledge and skills with them, their families and friends and making sure their needs are recognised by the rest of the care team. Without positive nurse patient relationship, there cannot be patient and family satisfaction. And there cannot be an environment that helped out of anxiety
Happy to work as part of a team
I am able to work in unity with all multi-disciplinary team that includes doctors, physiotherapists, anaesthetists, pharmacists, dieticians and many more, also work independently but now realised that I work more effectively when working as a team.
Dealing with emotionally charged situations
These involve managing distress and help patients and families come through their crises in a short possible period through dialogue and understanding
Creative thinker -I am a creative thinker, and to be a creative thinker do not only requires the ability to understand problem, but also to transcend logical and sequential thinking in dealing with strategic change in an open-ended and creative way and also report any problem that is beyond my scope to my in charge nurse (RN1, my superior).
I am empathetic sympathetic but firm. Always tell patients the truth with respect and dignity.

Employment history

Enrolled Nurse (casual) at United Aged Care

26/07/11

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Direct care of Resident • Work as a team with all staff • Deliver a holistic approach to care, which focuses on the needs and rights of the client and respects lifestyle choices within their chosen environment. • Give medications.—Orally and injections ( Intramuscular and subcutaneous) following the 6 RS of medication • Wound dressing and documentation of the progress • Attend to resident in different units and perform tasks like feeding and mobilisation assistant • Maintained confidential information of residents and facility • Assisted residents for activities of daily living such as, shower, toileting, and dressing as need arises • Observed, collected and reviewed data for assigned resident • Handled the tasks of observing and reporting changes in resident status to the div 1 • Responsible for reporting issues like injuries, unsafe environment and equipments to div 1 • Maintained healthy relationship with patients, families and staff members • Work within the scope of practice

Address: 15 Buffalo Crescent Wyndham Vale VIC 3024

Enrolled Nurse (casual) at Manor Court Aged Care

31/01/11

Address: 5 Hogan Grove Werribee VIC 3030 (03) 9742 0699

Registered Midwife /Registered Nurse (part time) at Adeola Inland Hospital

18/07/2004 - 31/12/ 2008

These are the functions she performed during the period under review: • Total care of pregnant mothers for Antenatal and post natal care, counselling and providing advice on diet and exercise, monitor, assess, address documents and report symptoms including changes in patients’ conditions. • Operate and monitor medical apparatus or equipment on patients. • Implementation of patients admission and discharge process in proactive manner. • Examination of patients to identify proper nursing interventions. • Supervision of nurses, staff and patients in the labour room. • Organise staff meeting for debriefing on staff/patients problems and the way forward. • Management of 10 bed units when on duty, administer medications, Responsible to handle patient and family grievances, • Perform orientation for new staff and help them where necessary.

Address: Secretariat Road Share Kwara State Nigeria

Registered Midwife /Registered Nurse (full time) at Adeola Inland Hospital

01/02/1994 - 30/05/2003

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Advised and counseled patients and their families regarding the medical procedures, treatment, and medications • Emergencies Units -Emergency care for road traffic accident victims and patient with convulsion and Snake bite cases. • Prepared medication and treatment schedules. • Scheduled staff meetings and assigned duties. • Assisted in orientation program of the new nursing staff. • Surgical Units – participated in Pre-operative & Post operative care • Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions • Implemented patient care for up to 12 patients per section. • Scheduled patient’s admissions and discharges. • Administered insulin shots and local anaesthetic. • Assessed patient’s status and notify physicians of clinical changes. • Explained to patients/families on health care needs, conditions and possible options. • Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies. • Maintained patient’s charts and confidential files.

Address: UMCA Mission Share Kwara State Nigeria

Staff Midwife (full time) at Adeola Inland Clinic and Maternity Centre

15/02/1988 - 01/03/1992

• Conducted history taking & admission of patients. • Responsible for the direct nursing care • Performed checkups, assessments, tests and observation • Carried out Ante natal and Post natal Care, (during pregnancy, labour and puparium). • Administered the medication and vaccines as prescribed by the physician. • Provided support for Doctor/patients during caesarean operation when required • Surgical Operations –Assisted on the floor during surgical operations such as Laparotomy, Appendicectomy, Circumcision, etc • Medical Care –administered drugs (oral, Intramuscular, Subcutaneously, Intravenously etc), monitored patients condition, and general care of patients. • Coordinated and ensured high qualities of services were provided to the patients. • Responsible for keeping track of patients’ documents. • Supervised 15-bed unit in day shift and 20-bed unit in the night shift • Handled the tasks of managing life threatening complications by exercising strong observation and assessment and reporting when necessary

Address: UMCA Mission Share Kwara State Nigeria

Education history

Division 1 (RN 1) Nurse (Bachelor of Nursing In Science) at Ballarat University

17/O2/2011 - On going

Division 1 Nurses work as a member of the healthcare team and provide nursing care according to their individual scope of practice and qualifications. They are accountable for their own scope of practice, as well as delegation and supervision decision

Address: University Drive Mt Helen VIC 3350 Ballarat

Enrolled Nurse ( Div 2 Medication Endorsed) (Certificate 4) at Victoria University

14/07/2009 - 30/07/2010

Key Responsibilities and Duties of an Enrolled nurse is to; • Provide quality nursing and personal care services to residents/patient in accordance with hospital facilities policies and procedures, ANMC Standards, ANMC Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and common law affecting nursing practice • Contribute to the assessment of resident needs by • Collecting and reporting data to the Registered Nurse • Recognising and reporting changes in resident behaviours or health status • Contributing information to the development of a care plan • Maintaining accurate and legal documentation of health status data, care strategies and outcomes • Implement those aspects of the care plan delegated by the Care Coordinator and/or Registered Nurse by • Undertaking delegated nursing activities which assist in meeting the needs of residents • Providing direct resident care and nursing services congruent with recognised nursing practice and procedure • Assist patient/ resident with activities of daily living

Address: PO Box 14428 Melbourne Vic 800l Australia. Phone +61 3 991 9 4000

Registered Nurse (Diploma) at School of Nursing Bida

01/03/1992 - 30/11/1993

The nursing profession requires a lot of responsibilities. This includes • Looking after patience and ensuring that they are well taken care of. • Lot of patience, hard work and long hours in the hospital. • A registered nurse keeps communication and works with the families and relatives of patient • They also handle coordination between health care providers and the doctors • Nurses also take charge of the creation of nursing care plans of patients and their assessment • They take care of patients, administer their medication and constantly checks on their progress • Nurses ensure that patients are treated well and that they are educated when it comes to health care • They provide advice and support patients when it comes to the ordeals that they are facing • Nurses are very knowledgeable when it comes to the operation of machineries in the hospital and they are skilled in analysing the test results of patients.

Address: PMB 50 Dokosa Area Bida Niger State

Registered Midwife (Diploma) at School of Midwifery Ilorin

01/03/1985 - 01/09/1987

Midwives work as 'independent practitioners', only calling on help from doctors when there is a medical problem that puts the mother's or baby's safety at risk. Typical duties of the job include: • Examining and monitoring pregnant women • Assessing care requirements/writing care plans • Undertaking antenatal care in hospitals, homes and GP practices • Carrying out screening tests • Providing information, emotional support and reassurance to women and their partners • Taking patient samples, pulses, temperatures and blood pressures • Caring for and assisting women in labour • Monitoring and administering medication, • Injections and intravenous infusions during labour • Monitoring the foetus during pregnancy and labour • Advising about and supporting parents in the daily care of their newborn babies • Helping parents to cope with miscarriage, termination, stillbirth and neonatal death and documentation

Address: PMB 1544 Kwara State Ilorin

Certifications, accreditations and awards

Basic Life Support

17/10/2011

After studying the new ARC Guidelines. 14 Questions was attempted. Question Answer correctly first time is 14/14= 100%

Manual Handling

12/10/11

Blood Safe

10/10/2011

Hand Hygiene Australia

29/08/2011

Senior First Aid

16/09/2009

This course generally consists of a series of simple and in some cases, potentially life-saving techniques that an individual can be trained to perform with minimal equipment. While first aid can also be performed on all animals, the term generally refers to care of human patients.

Enrolled Nurse

2/12/2010

Registered Nurse

31/05/1994

Registered Midwife

04/01/1988

Professional memberships

Enrolled Nurse

11/04/2011

Registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency(AHPRA)

Registered Nurse

09/09/1994

Registered as a Div 1 Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery board of Nigeria

Registered Midwife

25/02/1988

Registered as a Midwife with the Nursing and midwifery board of Nigeria

Work Skills

As a nurse, who is a listener, a manager, and a knowledgeable skilled professional. Here are some of the key skills assisting me to pursue a career in nursing with all diligence

Excellent people skills
I have ability to provide care for people of all ages and backgrounds, to put people at their ease, gain their confidence and deal sympathetically with their problems and fears.
Good communication and observation
Communication and observation are crucial to good nursing. I am good at listening as well as a good communicator and an observer which make it possible for me to gain my clients assurance, identifying when something is not right with my client and find prompt solution
Ability to answer questions and offer advice
In recognising patient needs, I always put them (my patients) in the same page with me by giving them adequate information of their conditions and care, sharing my knowledge and skills with them, their families and friends and making sure their needs are recognised by the rest of the care team. Without positive nurse patient relationship, there cannot be patient and family satisfaction. And there cannot be an environment that helped out of anxiety
Happy to work as part of a team
I am able to work in unity with all multi-disciplinary team that includes doctors, physiotherapists, anaesthetists, pharmacists, dieticians and many more, also work independently but now realised that I work more effectively when working as a team.
Dealing with emotionally charged situations
These involve managing distress and help patients and families come through their crises in a short possible period through dialogue and understanding
Creative thinker -I am a creative thinker, and to be a creative thinker do not only requires the ability to understand problem, but also to transcend logical and sequential thinking in dealing with strategic change in an open-ended and creative way and also report any problem that is beyond my scope to my in charge nurse (RN1, my superior).
I am empathetic sympathetic but firm. Always tell patients the truth with respect and dignity.

Personal Skills

Nursing degree courses can provide additional transferable skills and personal qualities. My personal skills include:

Flexibility - I am always ready to learn new things and accept reasonable changes and I am also a good listener
Adaptability -I have the ability to endure situation that takes me out of the comfort zone and always reflect on what I have done and how I would have done it better so that I can learn from my mistakes
Empathy - understanding patient condition and being ready to help at all time
Organisation and time management - Evident by finishing my task on time.
Leadership - Ability to manage situation at work place under stress or at ease
Determination and tenacity - Can cope with long hour duty and I am comfortable working independently or as a group
The ability to conduct research- I always like to explore new things through reading learning or practicing and that is why I am now a student again
Honesty- telling the truth, sincerity, or frankness - I am reliable and dependable and hate disappointment
Self control
Computing skills with capacity to work under minimal or no supervision

Personal Goals

PERSONAL GOALS

My personal goal is modesty, honesty and reliability.

Continuity of an excelent care is my watch word.

Career Goals

Alternatively, I may decide to specialise as a psychiatrist nurse depending on what future holds for me

Academic Skills

Academic skills are the skills necessary to do well in an educational setting. They include reading, writing, math, research, computer, and study skills

The key to my academic success are;

Punctuality in class evident by class attendant register
studying hard and seeking help when needed evident by my school result
Stress management – I usually work hard eat well and rest as much as I can
Time management- I always complete my assignments in timely manner
problem solving - By applying my skill and knowledge and ask for help where necessary I usually get my problems solved
coping with test and anxiety – I attend classes, tutorials study hard, pray, eat well and rest

Academic skills are necessary for being successful in school, and in many cases, most especially in a professional career.

Academic Goals

SHORT-TERM AND LONG TERM CAREER GOALS

This will enable me to proceed in my academic pursuit for the masters in Midwifery without stress and fair of fund or visa or apply for admission to sturdy psychiatric nursing

Academic Skills

Academic skills are the skills necessary to do well in an educational setting. They include reading, writing, math, research, computer, and study skills

The key to my academic success are;

Punctuality in class evident by class attendant register
studying hard and seeking help when needed evident by my school result
Stress management – I usually work hard eat well and rest as much as I can
Time management- I always complete my assignments in timely manner
problem solving - By applying my skill and knowledge and ask for help where necessary I usually get my problems solved
coping with test and anxiety – I attend classes, tutorials study hard, pray, eat well and rest

Academic skills are necessary for being successful in school, and in many cases, most especially in a professional career.

Academic Goals

SHORT-TERM AND LONG TERM CAREER GOALS

This will enable me to proceed in my academic pursuit for the masters in Midwifery without stress and fair of fund or visa or apply for admission to sturdy psychiatric nursing

Afolake Abosede Akande's portfolios

Professional Nursing Plan

I have passion for Nursing and had dedicated myself for the profession since my first admission years ago. Not just as a service to humanity also, as a source of joy and personal satisfaction. The reward of seeing the weak, sick, and the wounded restored to strength and life is a continuing encouragement for the growing love I have for the profession. As a nurse, you can have a positive impact in many ways and places. You’re vital at the bedside but just as vital in every other aspect of the healthcare arena. There are many different types of healing —physical, emotional, and spiritual. As a nurse, you can engage on each level. Nursing isn’t about where you work; it’s about who you are. Don’t be afraid to expand your horizons. But more importantly, don’t be afraid to expanding your vision of who you are as a nurse and about what nurses do. You owe it to yourself and to your profession. Being a nurse is like no other career in the world. The dynamics of the job are endless, as well as the trials and the rewards. You really do care about the people you serve, and their families deeply. That’s part of what being an R.N. is about – selfless caring. Yes, nursing is a career, but it is also a passion. My hat goes off to my fellow nurses with great pride – for they are unsung (uncelebrated) heroes every single day of their lives. My continuous plan includes,successful completion of my degree in Ballarat University, in service and continuing education, completion of selected clinical experiences such as midwifery or psychiatric course and, independent practice of skills like, reading or writing of articles and other types of publications to fill gaps in knowledge. Lastly, to show evidence by providing a record of continued learning and development for review by others. This will consists of a list of materials to be collected for the portfolio that provide evidence of the learning activities completed.