SOCIETY FOR FAMILY HEALTH
|ART NURSE
Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria
Summary
Currently serving as an ART Nurse, Emmanuel Owoicho David evaluates and prioritizes HIV/AIDS patients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate timely and effective treatment and manage complex cases with compassionate, patient-centered care.
Highlights
Conducted comprehensive HIV counseling and testing (HCT) for diverse individuals and groups, ensuring accurate diagnosis and initial support.
Educated patients on critical HIV transmission, prevention methods (condom use, PrEP, PEP), and risk reduction strategies, empowering informed health decisions.
Supported maternal and child health programs, including Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services, contributing to reduced vertical transmission rates.
Administered and managed antiretroviral therapy (ART) for people living with HIV (PLHIV), ensuring adherence, monitoring side effects, and managing opportunistic infections.
Provided nutritional and psychosocial support to PLHIV, addressing stigma and mental health challenges to enhance overall well-being and treatment outcomes.
Maintained accurate records of patient visits, ART adherence, and HIV-related services, ensuring data integrity for effective program monitoring.