Elvis Ume
Columbia
Summary
To work in the medical surgical unit or emergency room where my competencies and skills will serve in meeting the expectations of the patients and the quality of care the facility stands to protect.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Neurology Unit
Missouri University of Health Care
Columbia, Mo
05.2026 - Current
- Administered patient care and medication according to established protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting self-care strategies and disease prevention.
Medical Surgical Unit (Principal Nursing Office)
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital
Enugu, Nigeria
01.2022 - Current
- Acute care 50 bed unit; ADC 35; ALOS 7 days.
- Dx: Cervical/Spine Injury/Surgery, Closed Head Injury/Bleed, CVA/Stroke/TIAs, Amputation, Burns
Clinical Services Department (Clinical Quality Advisor)
Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria Clinic
Enugu, Nigeria
01.2020 - Current
- ADC 30; ALOS 3 hours.
- Dx: GU/GYN Cancer, Communicable Diseases: T.B., Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, STDs, Malaria, Measles; Other: Family Planning, Incomplete Abortion Care, STIs, Cervical Cancer Screening
Accident and Emergency
University Of Benin Teaching Hospital
Benin City, Nigeria
03.2015 - 12.2019
- Acute care 60 bed unit; ADC 35; ALOS 7 days.
- Dx: Cervical/Spine Injury/Surgery, Closed Head Injury/Bleed, Heart Failure, Burns, Urinary Obstruction/Infection
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Nigeria06-2010
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Safety Measures
- Communicating with Physicians/Colleagues
- Teaching- Diagnosis & Discharge Instructions
- Nursing Process
- Prioritizing Clinical Care
- Charge Nurse Experience
- Delegation
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to 5 patients in tertiary hospital environment.
Certification
- Professional RN 139840, Nigeria, Expiration June 2023
- Professional RN 1054093, Texas, United States, Expiration November 2023
- Basic Life Support, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, Expiration March 2024
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, Expiration March 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Neurology Unit
Missouri University of Health Care
05.2026 - Current
Medical Surgical Unit (Principal Nursing Office)
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Services Department (Clinical Quality Advisor)
Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria Clinic
01.2020 - Current
Accident and Emergency
University Of Benin Teaching Hospital
03.2015 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
PATIENTS CARED FOR INCLUDE
- Neurological: Seizure Disorder, Cervical/Spine Injury/Surgery
- Respiratory: Pneumonia, Asthma
- Gastrointestinal/ Endocrine: Diabetes
- Cardiovascular: Heart Failure, Myocardial Infarction/MI
- Musculoskeletal: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteomyelitis
- Integumentary: Pressure Ulcers, Burns
- Genitourinary/ Gynecologic: Urinary Obstruction/Infection, Hysterectomy
- Mom/ Babies: Pre-Eclampsia
- Pediatrics: Injuries/Trauma, Sickle Cell Anemia
- Behavioral/ Mental Health: Anxiety Disorder
PLANS OF CARE INCLUDE
- Blood administration
- Chest Tubes
- Bladder Irrigations
- IV Insertions/Start Peripheral
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion and Use
- Insulin Drips
- PPE/Universal Precautions
- Pain Assessment and Management
- Sterile Dressing and Wound Care
- Pulse Oximeter
- Pre-op and Post-op Care
- Urinary Catheter Insertion/Care
- Respiratory Therapies
- Thermal Ablation and Cryotherapies
- Electronic Health Record Use (CLIC /ORION AND ODK app)
CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Global Mental Health, University of Washington, September 2022
- Cervical Cancer Preventive Treatment Using Thermal Ablation, Marie Stopes Clinic Port-Harcourt, Nigeria, Marie Stopes International Organization Nigeria, August 2021
- Emerging Respiratory Viruses, Including Covid-19: Methods for Detection, Prevention, Response, and Control, World Health Organization, April 2020
AWARDS
The Most Team Bonding Nurse of the Year, National Obstetric Centre, December 2012, The Most Supportive Staff of the Year, Marie Stopes International Organization Clinic, November 2016, The most Punctual Staff of the Year, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, December 2018
Most supportive staff of the year- 2020.
won the most supportive staff of the year in 2020, Mariestopes International Organization Nigeria.