Sarah Popoola
@sarahpopoola
I am a registered nurse with 10+ years clinical leadership.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a registered nurse with a Bachelor in Nursing Science and more than ten years of professional practice across medical-surgical, emergency, paediatric and neonatal settings. I combine empathy, strong time-management and clinical skills to deliver safe, patient-centered care.
Currently I serve as Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at General Hospital, Gbagada, where I lead the Female Medical-Surgical Unit and contribute to discharge planning, staff training and policy-driven clinical practice. My career path includes roles as Principal Nursing Officer, Matron, Senior Nursing Officer and Nursing Sister.
I have hands-on experience in ventilator management, tracheostomy care, neonatal intensive care, pre- and post-operative nursing, nasogastric tube feeding, phototherapy, wound care and emergency triage. I routinely use and monitor life-support equipment and perform critical procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and blood transfusion.
I hold additional professional development including a Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management and a valid BLS certificate, and I remain committed to continuing professional development, evidence-based practice and compassionate care. I am motivated to apply clinical leadership to improve patient outcomes and mentor clinical teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
Lagos State Health Service Commission
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Lead nursing care in the Female Medical-Surgical Unit of a 200-bed hospital, providing comprehensive pre- and post-operative management and coordinating multidisciplinary care.
Principal Nursing Officer
Lagos State Health Service Commission
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)
Managed paediatric and neonatal care in a 200-bed hospital, providing ventilator and high-acuity newborn care, family education, and infection prevention.
Matron
Lagos State Health Service Commission
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)
Supervised the Male Medical-Surgical ward in a 200-bed hospital, delivering individualized bedside nursing, IV therapy, wound care and medication administration while coordinating ward workflow.
Senior Nursing Officer
Lagos State Health Service Commission
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 11 months)
Provided emergency triage and immediate treatment in a 200-bed hospital emergency department, managing life-support equipment and coordinating acute care and discharges.
Nursing Sister
Lagos State Health Service Commission
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 11 months)
Delivered paediatric and neonatal care in a 200-bed hospital, providing round-the-clock newborn support, phototherapy, NG feeding and family education.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
BUBabcock University
Bachelor of Nursing Science, Nursing Science
2015 - 2018
Completed a Bachelor of Nursing Science at Babcock University from 2015 to 2018.
Baptist School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ogbomosho
Registered Midwife (RM), Midwifery
2006 - 2009
Completed Registered Midwife (RM) training at Baptist School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ogbomosho from 2006 to 2009.
Baptist School of Nursing, Saki
Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing
2002 - 2005
Completed Registered Nurse (RN) training at Baptist School of Nursing, Saki from 2002 to 2005.
School of Healthcare, Teddington
Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, Health and Social Care Management
Completed Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management and additional training including Level 2 Dementia Awareness, Legionella awareness, and Basic Life Support.
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