Funmilayo Taofikat

Registered Nurse | NMC Registered

Compassionate and NMC-registered Registered Nurse with three years of post-graduate nursing experience across acute hospital, clinical, occupational health, community, mental health, maternity and primary care settings. Experienced in delivering safe, evidence-based and person-centred care, with strong skills in comprehensive patient assessment, individualised care planning, medication administration, nutritional and hydration monitoring, clinical documentation, risk assessment and multidisciplinary teamwork. Committed to promoting dignity, independence, privacy and patient involvement in care decisions while responding appropriately to changing clinical needs. Able to prioritise workload, communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare professionals, work calmly under pressure and maintain high standards of safety, confidentiality and professional practice. Keen to bring these transferable nursing skills to Danybryn and contribute to providing compassionate, high-quality care to adults living with physical disabilities.

[email protected] +44 7507 259491 Chichester, United Kingdom
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Work Experience
Staff Nurse
Emmanuel Our Saviour Medical Centre, Ibadan
Nov 2024 — PresentCurrent
  • Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated individualised nursing care for up to 20 patients in a 20-bedded ward using a structured nursing process
  • Undertook comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs to ensure care is responsive to individual circumstances and preferences
  • Developed and reviewed care plans according to patients’ changing needs, clinical conditions and treatment goals
  • Monitored vital signs, oxygen saturation, pain scores and neurological observations, recognising deterioration and escalating concerns appropriately
  • Administered prescribed medications safely and accurately in accordance with professional standards, prescriptions and organisational policies
  • Monitored patients’ nutritional status, conducted nutritional screening and maintained accurate records of food and fluid intake
  • Supported appropriate nutrition and hydration plans and monitored patients for changes requiring further intervention
  • Maintained accurate, timely and confidential documentation of assessments, care plans, nursing interventions and patient outcomes
  • Worked collaboratively with doctors, dietitians and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate safe and effective care
  • Promoted patients’ dignity, privacy, independence and involvement in decisions regarding their care
  • Provided clear health education and support to patients and families, helping them understand their care and treatment
  • Identified and reported clinical risks and changes in patients’ conditions promptly to support safe care delivery
  • Applied infection prevention and control principles consistently during all aspects of patient care
  • Provided compassionate support while maintaining professional boundaries and respecting individual values, beliefs and preferences
Occupational Health Nurse
Occupational Health Clinic, Ibadan
Nov 2023 — Nov 2024
  • Provided nursing care and health support to employees, promoting wellbeing, prevention and early identification of health concerns
  • Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify potential health risks and determine appropriate follow-up
  • Provided first aid and immediate nursing support for workplace injuries and urgent health concerns
  • Monitored individuals following injury or illness and supported appropriate referral for further medical assessment where required
  • Promoted health education and healthy lifestyle practices to support physical wellbeing
  • Maintained accurate and confidential clinical records in accordance with professional standards
  • Communicated effectively with employees and healthcare professionals while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries
  • Worked independently while recognising when concerns required escalation or multidisciplinary input
  • Supported a safe working environment through health promotion, risk awareness and preventative healthcare
Staff Nurse
Ogun State Hospital Management Board, Abeokuta
Dec 2022 — Dec 2023
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients while supporting safe and effective day-to-day ward activities
  • Assisted with patient assessment, treatment planning and ongoing monitoring of clinical conditions
  • Monitored patients’ vital signs and general condition, reporting significant changes to the appropriate healthcare professionals
  • Supported the implementation and evaluation of individualised nursing interventions according to patients’ needs
  • Administered medications and treatments safely under appropriate clinical and organisational procedures
  • Maintained accurate nursing documentation and communicated relevant patient information effectively to members of the healthcare team
  • Worked collaboratively with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to promote continuity and quality of care
  • Supported patients with dignity, respect and compassion throughout their care
  • Provided health education to patients, families and members of the community to promote health and wellbeing
  • Prioritised nursing responsibilities according to patients’ needs and responded appropriately to urgent clinical situations
  • Contributed to infection prevention, patient safety and effective clinical practice within the ward environment
Mental Health Placement Volunteer
Aro Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Abeokuta
2022 — 2022
  • Participated in patient intake screening, evaluation and triage within a mental health setting
  • Supported assessment of patients’ mental, physical and psychosocial needs
  • Provided health education and support to patients and families
  • Supported patients in developing appropriate coping strategies and maintaining engagement with their care
  • Assisted with the administration and monitoring of treatments under appropriate supervision
  • Supported rehabilitation and intervention services while maintaining respect for patients’ dignity and individual needs
  • Developed experience communicating compassionately with individuals experiencing a range of mental health needs
Midwifery Placement Volunteer
General Hospital, Ilorin
2022 — 2022
  • Supported supervised deliveries and provided antenatal nursing care
  • Monitored mothers and newborns following delivery to promote safe postnatal care
  • Assisted with monitoring maternal and neonatal wellbeing
  • Provided support and health education to women and families
  • Worked collaboratively with midwives and other healthcare professionals to support safe maternity care
Primary Health Care Placement Volunteer
Ibrahim Taiwo Primary Health Care Centre / Adebayo Alata Primary Health Care Centre, Ogbomosho
2022 — 2022
  • Assisted with deliveries within a primary healthcare environment
  • Participated in immunisation services for babies aged 0–12 months
  • Provided antenatal support as part of maternal and child health services
  • Supported health promotion and education within the primary care setting
  • Worked as part of the healthcare team to provide accessible and safe community-based care
Community Health Volunteer
Baptist Medical Center, Ejigbo
2020 — 2020
  • Assisted community healthcare teams in delivering healthcare services across surrounding villages
  • Supported care delivery within primary healthcare centres in the community
  • Participated in community-based health activities and supported access to basic healthcare services
Skills
Person-centred nursing careComprehensive patient assessmentIndividualised care planning and evaluationPhysical, psychological and social assessmentMedication administration and safe medicines practiceNutritional screening and assessmentBasic Life SupportFood and fluid intake monitoringFluid balance monitoringVital signs and clinical observationsPain and neurological observationsRisk assessment and escalationSafeguardingInfection prevention and controlWound careClinical documentation and record keepingCare plan review and evaluationHealth education and patient supportPromoting dignity, privacy and independenceMultidisciplinary team workingEffective communicationPatient and family engagementTriage and prioritisationWorking effectively under pressureMental health supportIT and clinical communication systems
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Bowen University, Iwo
Sep 2017 — Oct 2022
Languages
English
Fluent
Professional Registration
Registered Nurse (RN)
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), United Kingdom
Feb 2022

Registered since February 2022

Registered Midwife (RM)
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), United Kingdom
Dec 2022

Registered since December 2022

Registered Public Health Nurse (RPHN)
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), United Kingdom
2022

Registered since 2022

Additional Clinical Skills
Clinical Skills

Patient assessment | Care planning | Nutritional assessment | Nutritional screening | Fluid balance monitoring | Medication administration | Clinical documentation | Vital signs monitoring | Patient monitoring | Wound care | Care plan evaluation | Risk assessment | Safeguarding | Triage assessment | Infection prevention | Health education | Mental health support | Antenatal care | Immunisation

Professional Attributes
Attributes
  • Compassionate and respectful approach to patient care
  • Strong commitment to dignity, privacy and individual choice
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Able to establish positive professional relationships
  • Able to prioritise workload and remain calm under pressure
  • Committed to patient safety and high standards of care
  • Reliable and adaptable within changing clinical environments
  • Respectful of different values, beliefs, views and individual needs
  • Committed to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice
  • Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
References available upon request.
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