Idris Adamu

Idris Adamu

REGISTERED NURSE
BUBASHONGO STREET, 76053, GOMBE, Nigeria.

About

Highly accomplished Registered Nurse with six years of progressive clinical experience across diverse settings, including emergency, medical, surgical, and psychiatric care. Proven expertise in rapid patient assessment, crisis intervention, medication administration, and delivering patient-centered care, consistently maintaining high standards of professionalism and safety. Adept at coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing patient records, and providing vital health education and harm reduction services to improve community outcomes.

Work

Drug Free and Preventive Health Care Organisation (DAPHO)
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Harm Reduction Nurse (Hybrid)

Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria

Summary

Led harm reduction initiatives, conducting rapid testing, providing counseling, and delivering health education to vulnerable populations to promote public health.

Highlights

Conducted rapid HCV/HBV/HIV tests in community settings, performing blood sample collection for confirmatory diagnostics to identify at-risk individuals.

Provided comprehensive harm reduction services, including wound care and counseling on safer injection practices, to people who inject drugs (PWID).

Delivered targeted TB/HIV counseling, education, and referral services, supporting vulnerable populations in accessing critical care and prevention resources.

Supported Needle and Syringe programming initiatives, enhancing public health safety and disease prevention across communities.

Collected, managed, and reported health data for project activities, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with public health standards.

Federal Teaching Hospital
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Nursing officer

Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria

Summary

Delivered comprehensive nursing care across diverse units, managing acute and chronic conditions, and ensuring patient safety and education in a high-pressure environment.

Highlights

Provided comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient populations across emergency, medical, and surgical units, effectively managing both acute and chronic conditions.

Conducted rapid patient assessments and triage for emergency cases, successfully stabilizing patients and mitigating critical risks.

Administered medications, IV therapy, and injections with 100% adherence to clinical protocols, ensuring patient safety and treatment efficacy.

Delivered high-quality post-operative care, including wound dressing and recovery monitoring, contributing to optimal patient healing and recovery.

Monitored vital signs and proactively identified early signs of patient deterioration, initiating timely interventions that improved patient outcomes.

Trained and mentored student nurses and newly employed staff on clinical protocols and best practices, enhancing team competency and adherence to standards.

State Specialist Hospital
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric Ward / General Patient Care

Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided specialized nursing care in psychiatric and general wards, focusing on patient assessment, crisis management, and health education to enhance patient well-being.

Highlights

Delivered comprehensive nursing care within psychiatric and general wards, supporting diverse patient needs and promoting recovery.

Performed thorough patient assessments, mental status examinations, and vital sign monitoring for psychiatric patients, contributing to accurate diagnoses.

Supported crisis management and facilitated behavioral stabilization for psychiatric patients, significantly improving patient safety and well-being.

Administered medications accurately and maintained meticulous documentation for all patient treatments, ensuring compliance and continuity of care.

Provided essential counseling and health education to patients and caregivers, promoting understanding and adherence to care plans.

Primary Healthcare Filiya
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Student Nurse

Shongom LGA, Gombe State, Nigeria

Summary

Gained extensive clinical experience across medical, surgical, pediatrics, and emergency units, providing direct patient care and supporting healthcare teams.

Highlights

Completed over 1600 hours of intensive clinical rotations across medical, surgical, pediatric, and emergency specialties, gaining hands-on experience.

Delivered direct patient care across diverse units including Medical, Surgical, Pediatrics, Accident & Emergency, Psychiatric, and Gynecology wards.

Assisted in patient assessments, vital sign monitoring, and basic medical procedures, supporting clinical teams in delivering effective care.

Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring data integrity and compliance for patient care management.

Collaborated effectively with healthcare teams to support patient care initiatives and operational efficiency in various clinical settings.

Education

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Nigeria, Nigeria

Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSC)

Nursing Science

College of Nursing and Midwifery
Gombe, Nigeria

Diploma in General Nursing

General Nursing

Aqsat Schools Nigeria
Nigeria, Nigeria

National Examination Council

General Studies

Mus'ab bn Umair
Nigeria, Nigeria

First School Leaving Certificate

Primary Education

Publications

Extraction and Determination of Physicochemical Properties of Cashew Nut Oil

Published by

International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing (IJNRHN)

Summary

Co-contributor to a published research article on the extraction and determination of physicochemical properties of cashew nut oil.

Knowledge assessment of alcoholic abuse among youth in Jekadafari area of Gombe

Summary

A study assessing knowledge of alcohol abuse among youth in a specific region of Gombe.

A case study of patient with acute appendicitis

Summary

A detailed case study focusing on a patient with acute appendicitis.

Languages

English
Arabic
Hausa

Certificates

Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) for Addiction Professionals (Curriculum 1–8)

Issued By

Eco Link, India

3MTT (DATA ANALYSIS & VISUALISATION)
Effective Communication for Healthy outcomes
Emergency and disaster response certificate
Disaster risk reduction certificate
Developing, Mentoring and Supporting Youth Leadership
Healing from Psycho-trauma
Introduction to Monitoring and evaluation
Mandatory entry point training programme (METP) Tier2
CPR, AED and first aid certificate
Workforce Collaboration and Development
Basic life supports certificate (BLS)
Understanding human rights
Omnia leadership training
Basic business training (BBT)
Advance computer certificate

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Emergency Response & Critical Care Support, Patient Assessment & Triage, Medical & Surgical Care, Phlebotomy, Sample Collection & Lab Procedures, Vaccinations & Preventive Care, Medication Administration, Post-operative Care, Vital Sign Monitoring, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC), Patient Safety, Crisis Management, Behavioral Stabilization.

Public Health & Education

TB/HIV Counselling & Education, Health Education & Counselling, Harm Reduction & Community Outreach, Preventive Care, Community Health, Substance Use Disorder Management, Climate Health Policy & Advocacy, Global Health & Health Systems Strengthening, Public Speaking and Youth Health Education.

Documentation & Data Management

Clinical Documentation & Data Entry, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI), Basic Digital Health Systems (EHR exposure), Accurate Patient Records, Data Collection & Reporting, Attention to Detail.

Team Coordination & Leadership

Multidisciplinary Team Coordination, Patient Referrals & Transfers, Training & Mentorship, Workforce Collaboration and Development, Omnia leadership training, Developing, Mentoring and Supporting Youth Leadership.

Interests

Public Health

Substance Use Disorder Management, Climate Health Policy & Advocacy, Global Health & Health Systems Strengthening, Public Speaking and Youth Health Education.