Patrick Egwim
@patrickegwim
Infection Control Nurse improving patient safety through evidence-based prevention, training, and clinical leadership.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Infection Control Nurse focused on stopping infections before they spread—coordinating prevention efforts with full compliance to facility and Joint Commission standards. I proactively identify infection risks using seasonal changes and epidemiological trends, then strengthen outcomes through regular reviews, procedural assessments, and staff training that makes critical protections practical. I also communicate clearly with patients and caregivers, including treatment options, diagnosis information, and home care techniques to support continuity and healing.
In my leadership and mission-based nursing roles, I’ve supervised nursing operations such as admissions and discharges, staffing schedules, and ongoing performance evaluation. I establish and enforce SOPs, ensure compliance with nursing and hospital standards of care, and monitor patients closely by observing behaviors and conditions, recording vital signs, and supporting treatment adjustments. From one-on-one observation to medication administration and wound care, I bring calm, safety-first clinical practice—reinforced by certifications including WHO infection prevention and control, BLS/ACLS, airway management, and ECG/arrhythmia interpretation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Nurse Volunteer (Ebola)
Africa Union
Supported an Africa Union Ebola rescue mission by screening patients for early Ebola virus disease (EVD) signs, monitoring vital signs, and reporting changes to physicians. Delivered repeated PPE training and provided daily medication, IV fluids, hygiene, diet, and one-on-one patient care while maintaining infection control protocols.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Shell
Swimming Test Certificate, Swimming / Water Safety
Completed the Shell swimming test and earned the corresponding test certificate.
Airway Management
Certificate, Airway Management
Completed certification training in airway management.
ECG and Arrhythmia Interpretation
Certificate, Electrocardiography (ECG) & Arrhythmias
Completed training and certification in electrocardiogram (ECG) and arrhythmia interpretation.
School of Nursing, Imo State Ministry
Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing Science
Registered Nurse (RN) training in Nursing Science at the Imo State Ministry of Health School of Nursing in Nigeria.
Health and Safety
Certificate (Levels 1–3), Health and Safety
Completed Health and Safety certification at Levels 1, 2, and 3.
Cardinal Academy of Emergency Care
Certificate, Emergency Care
Completed emergency care training and certification at Cardinal Academy.
World Health Organization (WHO)
Certificate, Infection Prevention and Control
Completed training in Infection Prevention and Control under the World Health Organization.
American Heart Association
Certificate, Basic Life Support (BLS)
Completed Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with the American Heart Association.
American Heart Association
Certificate, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Completed Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification with the American Heart Association.
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