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Cynthia Ikechukwu

@cynthiaikechukwu

Compassionate Registered Nurse with BSN and internship experience in maternal-child health, oncology, dialysis, and emergency care.

Nigeria
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a nursing role where I can deliver patient-centered care, strengthen clinical confidence across maternal-child health and acute settings, and grow in evidence-based practice with a supportive multidisciplinary team.

I’m a dedicated Registered Nurse (BSN, RN, RM, RPHN) focused on patient-centered, safe, evidence-based care. After completing a one-year internship at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), I developed strong hands-on competence in clinical assessment, maternal-child health, dialysis care, oncology nursing, surgical support, and emergency response.

I work effectively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes across diverse units, supporting pre- and post-operative care, wound dressing, medication safety, and real-time stabilization during critical situations. I’m also committed to health education and clinical documentation, bringing a calm, communicative approach to patient counselling, education, and discharge planning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Medical Team Volunteer Nurse

Dominion City Enugu Medical Team

May 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Provided first aid and basic nursing care to congregation members and event attendees during church services and programs. Delivered targeted patient education on common health conditions, medication adherence, and preventive care, and supported emergency response with stabilization, basic life support measures, and timely referral coordination.

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Current

Medical Team Nurse

Dominion City Enugu Medical Team

May 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Provided first aid and basic nursing support for congregation members and event attendees during church services, including targeted health education. Assisted with emergency response and stabilization during acute episodes and provided basic life support while coordinating referral to higher-level facilities.

UE

Intern Nurse

University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Provided tailored nursing care across surgical, oncology, maternity, emergency units, and clinical dialysis, including patient monitoring and dialysis fluid balance documentation. Delivered pre- and post-operative support (wound care, pain management), assisted maternal-child health services, and supported emergency stabilization and discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams.

UH

Intern Nurse

University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Provided tailored nursing care across surgical, oncology, maternity, emergency, and clinical dialysis units, including dialysis monitoring and fluid balance documentation. Supported pre- and post-operative care, oncology medication administration and symptom management, maternal-child health services, and emergency stabilization drills.

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Nursing Trainee (Ogui)

Ogui Community Health Center

May 2024 - Nov 2024 (6 months)

Participated in antenatal and postnatal care services, including maternal assessments, fundal height measurement, fetal heart rate monitoring, and health education. Assisted with child immunization and growth monitoring, conducted community health education outreaches, and maintained patient records and HMIS registers per community health center protocols.

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Community Posting Nursing Trainee

Abakpa Community Health Center

Apr 2023 - Oct 2023 (6 months)

Assisted with vital signs assessment, wound dressing, and basic treatment of common illnesses such as malaria, typhoid, and upper respiratory tract infections. Supported maternal and child health programs including antenatal registrations, immunization outreaches, growth monitoring, and community health education under supervision.

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Nursing Trainee (Abakpa)

Abakpa Community Health Center

Apr 2023 - Oct 2023 (6 months)

Assisted with assessments of vital signs and wound dressing and supported basic treatment for common illnesses such as malaria, typhoid, and upper respiratory tract infections. Participated in maternal and child health programs, including antenatal registrations, immunization outreach, and under-five growth monitoring, and delivered supervised community health education on disease prevention and s

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Reproductive Health Trainee (Parklane)

Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 (4 months)

Educated patients on family planning methods, safe motherhood practices, and PMTCT of HIV. Assisted with antenatal and postnatal assessments, cervical cancer screening, and management of sexually transmitted infections, and supported labor and delivery by monitoring uterine contractions, fetal heart rates, and maternal vital signs while assisting midwives during deliveries and providing immediate

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Reproductive Health Nursing Trainee

Enugu State University Teaching Hospital Parklane

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 (4 months)

Educated patients on family planning methods, safe motherhood practices, and PMTCT of HIV. Assisted with antenatal/postnatal assessments, cervical cancer screening, STI management, and supported labour and delivery care including fetal monitoring and newborn care.

UH

Medicine and Surgery Nursing Trainee

University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 (6 months)

Assisted with nursing management for acute and chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and cardiac disorders, with ward-round observations and clinical documentation. Supported pre- and post-operative surgical care, and performed supervised IV cannulation, nasogastric tube insertion, urinary catheterization, and medication administration with infection control practices.

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Medicine & Surgery Trainee

University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 (6 months)

Assisted in nursing management of acute and chronic medical conditions, participating in ward rounds, clinical observations, and documentation of patient progress. Supported pre- and post-operative surgical care (theatre preparation, anesthesia recovery monitoring, wound dressings, infection and hemorrhage observation) and performed procedures including IV cannulation, NG tube insertion, urinary c

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Psychiatric Nursing Trainee

Neuropsychiatric Hospital Enugu

Mar 2021 - Sep 2021 (6 months)

Administered psychotropic medications under supervision and monitored therapeutic responses, adverse effects, and medication adherence. Assisted in care for patients with mental health conditions and substance use disorders, and practiced therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques.

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Psychiatric Posting Trainee

Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu

Mar 2021 - Sep 2021 (6 months)

Administered psychotropic medications under supervision, monitored therapeutic responses and adverse effects, and supported medication adherence. Assisted nursing care for mental health conditions and substance use disorders, applying therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to support safe ward environments and reporting observations to supervising nurses.

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Nursing Trainee

Holychild Hospital Enugu

May 2020 - Dec 2020 (7 months)

Delivered direct bedside nursing care in general wards and administered prescribed medications and treatments safely. Assisted medical officers in emergency interventions, including wound management, IV-line insertion, and patient resuscitation, while monitoring patients for adverse reactions.

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Nursing Trainee (Holychild)

Holychild Hospital Enugu

May 2020 - Dec 2020 (7 months)

Provided direct bedside nursing care across general wards alongside staff nurses, administering prescribed medications and therapeutic treatments safely. Assisted medical officers with clinical procedures and emergency interventions such as wound management, IV-line insertion, and patient resuscitation in high-pressure situations.

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Volunteer Nurse

Betking Outreach

Supported coordination of health outreach activities and provided basic health screening and referrals. Conducted blood pressure and blood glucose checks and general wellness assessments, and delivered immediate feedback to participants where needed.

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Volunteer Nurse (Betking Outreach)

Betking Outreach

Supported the coordination and delivery of health outreach activities, ensuring adequate medical coverage for participants. Conducted basic health screenings including blood pressure checks and blood glucose monitoring, provided feedback, and referred participants as needed.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nigeria logoUN

University of Nigeria

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing

2024 -

Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the University of Nigeria (UNN) starting Aug 2024.

Tech stack

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