SURNAME: ANANABA
FIRST/MIDDLE NAME: NNEKA, JUSTINA
DATE OF BIRTH: DECEMBER 7, 1969
STATE OF ORIGIN: ABIA
NATIONALITY: NIGERIAN
COUNTRY OF RESIDENSE: NIGERIA
SEX: FEMALE
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED

E-MAIL ADDRESS: yahsephfx@yahoo.com

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

2001. Federal School of Psychiatric Nursing,
Federal Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State – RPN

1998. School of Nursing, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria – RN

1993. School of Midwifery, NKST Hospital, Mkar, Benue State – RM

1987. West African Examination Council – GCE

1985. Ala-Ukwu Comprehensive Secondary School,
Umuobiakwa, Obingwa LGA, Abia State. – WASC.

1979. Amaise Central School, Umuobiakwa, Obingwa LGA, Abia State -
First School Leaving Certificate

SEMINARS ATTENDED

2008. Training for the Clinical Management of Sexual Violence. (Date: 17th Sept.– 1st October, 2008).

Organizers – Medecins Sans Frontieres – France. Teme Hospital, Port Harcourt.

2008. Monitoring and Evaluation/ Logistic Management Information System(LMIS).

Organizers – NICAB – CHAN. (USAID)

2008. Training on HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Care (Date: 7th– 12th April 2008).

Organizers – NICAB – CHAN. (USAID)

2008. HCT HIV Counseling and Testing Training (Date: 10th– 18th March 2008).

Organizers – NICAB – CHAN. (USAID)

2007. Adventist Nurses Conference: Theme: Compassionate Nursing Quality Care(Date: February 12th – 15th February 2007)

Organizers: Loma Linda University, USA

2006. Refresher Course for Trainers in Basic Counseling Skills for HIV/AIDS(Date: 4th – 11th February 2006).

Organizers: ADRA – AFRO.

2005. ADRA-AFRO Training of Trainers Workshop on Counseling for HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Support (Date: 24th April – 5th May 2005).

Organizers: Adventist Development Relieve Agency, Africa Regional Office in Collaboration with ADRA International West Central Africa Division of Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

2001.. Improving the Quality of Nursing Services in Health Institutions.

Organizers; Nursing Education/Research Unit, National Association of Nigerian Nurses & Midwives and Federal Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar.

2000. Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (Dates: 5th –7th September 2000).

Organizers; Management of Federal Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar..

WORK EXPERIENCE

Position: Float Nurse/Counselor – Medecins San Frontieres – France (MSF-F).2008 – Till Date

Job Description (Nurse)

Observe patients (V/S, Pain Score, In / Out Balance, Drainage, General Condition, etc) and correctly fill in the patients file. Give Doctors relevant information on patient’s condition and evaluation. Check X-ray/lab test results (Hb, Blood Sugar, Paracheck, etc) and inform the Doctor as necessary. Administer medications (IV, IM, SC, PO, NG) correctly, and document on patients file. Insert IV catheter, Urinary catheter and NG tube as ordered by a Doctor. Administer IV fluids at the appropriate rate and monitor to ensure that it respects the prescribed flow rate. Perform dressings with strict aseptic technique and report evolution of wounds to the Doctor. Remove sutures according to the protocols. Arrest haemorrhage. Assist patients ADL (toilet, transfer, meals, hygiene, communication, etc) as necessary. Prepare patients for OT (check list, consent, name tag, OT gown, marking of operation site, etc) and handover to OT. Ensure good understanding of treatment plans of patients. Give relevant, appropriate handover of patients between shifts and between units (when transferring patients to another ward). Teach and explain to relatives/caretakers any assistance required of them in patient management. Play active role in educating patients. Explain to discharge patients follow up schedule and any continued treatment at home if required. Provide a written nursing report at the end of each shift. Assist Doctors ward round. Administer oxygen if necessary. Suction patient’s airway if necessary. Administer blood transfusion and monitor the patients closely. Check Hb, blood sugar as necessary. Observe post operative patients closely. Immediately inform an anaesthetist of any changes of patient’s condition. Receive appropriate information from OT and handover the patients to a ward she/he meets the criteria for discharge from Recovery Room. Ensure adequate flow of patients for consultation. Organize and prepare patients documents for consultation.

Job Description (Counselor)

Give profiling, counseling and psychological support to victims of rape (female, male and children). Accompany and assist the person through the medical examination. Counseling, if needed, about the possible consequences of rape, e.g. psychological effects, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. This includes counseling on any long-term risks and suggestions of support mechanisms available (in cases of HIV, etc). Ensure that confidentiality of patient is preserved within the hospital. Coordinate with nursing and medical staff for arrangement of surgical intervention when required for VSV. Provide necessary medical care (Vital sign, PEP. Immunization, etc) to the victims. Provide a systematic follow up support schedule for all VSV profiles. Assist in medical intervention as required. Provide counseling and support for patients’ as needed – amputees, victims of sexual violence and other patients as needed. Provide counseling and support for families of patients as needed e.g. families if patients with head and cord injuries, etc. support medical and hospital management in provision of care and discharge planning for patients without family or other support group. Heighten staff awareness and train them to integrate psychological support into general patient management. Provide ongoing and sensitization and training to hospital staff as appropriate regarding confidentiality issues, awareness of p[possible psychological support needs, etc. Help Counselor Supervisor to provide monthly statistical information and a monthly report of all counseling and VSV activities.

Position: Matron – S.D.A Hospital Aba. 2002 – 2008

Job Description

Matron In-charge of Out Patient Dept, Emergency and Counseling Unit.

Taking and monitoring vital signs, etc. Setting and monitoring of infusion, etc. Organizing
and giving Health Talk to pregnant women. Palpation and Post-Natal health care.
Pre & Post Test counseling of patients going for HIV Test. Caring for people with HIV. Allocation of duty and supervision of Registered & Practical Nurses in my Department.

Position: Staff Nurse/Midwife – S.D.A Hospital Aba . 1998 – 2000

Job Description

Management of Pre and Post Operative cases. Child and maternal health care. Pediatric
Nursing care. Monitoring of labour cases. Conducting child delivery. Wound dressing. Monitoring of infusion. Circumcision of babies. Taking and monitoring of vital signs etc.

Position: Staff Midwife – Juladaco Specialist Hospital , Katsina – Ala , 1993-1996

Job Description

Giving Health Talk to pregnant women. Palpation of pregnant women. Conducting delivery.
Care of Pre and Post Caesarian cases. Circumcision of babies. Post natal care. Monitoring
feto-maternal condition etc.

CORE TRAITS

I am a team player, positive, dedicated, honest, result and career oriented. I excel with minimum supervision.

SKILLS

Excellent Interpersonal skill

REFEREES

Dr. E. E. Enyinna. MD
SDA Hospital, Aba ,
Tel 0805 120 0014, 0806 382 9016

Hon. Jones E. Onunwa.
7 Johnson Umejei Close,
Staff Qtr. Ajao Estate.
Lagos .
Tel; 0803 2932 016, 0805 1954 722, 0809 8861 006