A face of neo natal care
… Deputy Matron Adesegun Oremule – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
During the month of May we have the opportunity to celebrate the wonderful work of our nurses and midwives with National Nurses Day recognised on 11 May and International Day of the Midwife acknowledged globally on 5 May.
As part of our celebrations to showcase the essence of nursing and midwifery, we caught up with Adesegun ‘Ade’ Oremule, deputy matron on the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Whittington Health. Ade joined the trust as a charge nurse in 2006 before being promoted to deputy matron in 2008. Outside of the ward he volunteers as a special constable in the police force and enjoys watching films, and has even been known to enjoy the odd Zumbathon!
Despite his achievements here in Whittington Health, it hadn’t always been Ade’s plan to work with young and vulnerable babies in the NHS. In fact, Ade used to be a secondary school teacher before making the decision to become a nurse. He explains he “got the yearn for a vocation that involves caring for people. I started my training as a general nurse but graduated as a children's nurse due to an interesting and amusing incident that happened whilst I was training.”
Naturally, Ade confirms that caring for young and vulnerable babies is extremely rewarding. “It is very fulfilling especially when the families come to the unit to visit months after discharge and you see them doing well, especially the really premature ones. It brings a smile to your face when you look at them and think 'I looked after you and you gave us a run for our money’.”
Despite being extremely busy on the unit, Ade manages to find time to volunteer as a police officer (special constable). He explains that many of the skills and methods involved in these roles are interchangeable and a benefit to his work here at Whittington Health. “In both roles, I have to deal with different people from a range of cultures. In the hospital we have a host of parents, visitors and staff, while when policing I come into contact with varying members of the public from diverse backgrounds. Both roles require me to show compassion and empathy whilst at the same time demonstrating firmness and discipline when required.”
As someone who is used to working with such fragile babies, Ade confirms it is interesting when volunteering as a police officer to experience the other extremes of the world. He recalls that “No day is the same when you are out as a police officer. There are various challenges and dangers that police officers face outside which I cannot compare to the often controlled environment of the neonatal unit.”
Amazingly, despite his dedication to NICU and finding time to volunteer as a police officer, Ade also manages to spare some time for fundraising initiatives, too, with the most recent being a Zumbathon. He confesses “I have to admit that apart from volunteering as a special police constable, which I did to put something back in to the society, I have never thought about charity work until I joined the Whittington. Working here has influenced my involvement with charity.”
Finally, after finding out about the day job, the volunteering and the fundraising, I ask Ade what he does to unwind. Ade replies “I like to watch films, comedies and action mainly; that is my way of relaxing after a hard day at work."
At Whittington Health we have a range of very special nurses who look after our patients and we are proud to celebrate their dedication, hard work and commitment on National Nurses Day.
During the month of May we have the opportunity to celebrate the wonderful work of our nurses and midwives with National Nurses Day recognised on 11 May and International Day of the Midwife acknowledged globally on 5 May.
As part of our celebrations to showcase the essence of nursing and midwifery, we caught up with Adesegun ‘Ade’ Oremule, deputy matron on the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Whittington Health. Ade joined the trust as a charge nurse in 2006 before being promoted to deputy matron in 2008. Outside of the ward he volunteers as a special constable in the police force and enjoys watching films, and has even been known to enjoy the odd Zumbathon!
Despite his achievements here in Whittington Health, it hadn’t always been Ade’s plan to work with young and vulnerable babies in the NHS. In fact, Ade used to be a secondary school teacher before making the decision to become a nurse. He explains he “got the yearn for a vocation that involves caring for people. I started my training as a general nurse but graduated as a children's nurse due to an interesting and amusing incident that happened whilst I was training.”
Naturally, Ade confirms that caring for young and vulnerable babies is extremely rewarding. “It is very fulfilling especially when the families come to the unit to visit months after discharge and you see them doing well, especially the really premature ones. It brings a smile to your face when you look at them and think 'I looked after you and you gave us a run for our money’.”
Despite being extremely busy on the unit, Ade manages to find time to volunteer as a police officer (special constable). He explains that many of the skills and methods involved in these roles are interchangeable and a benefit to his work here at Whittington Health. “In both roles, I have to deal with different people from a range of cultures. In the hospital we have a host of parents, visitors and staff, while when policing I come into contact with varying members of the public from diverse backgrounds. Both roles require me to show compassion and empathy whilst at the same time demonstrating firmness and discipline when required.”
As someone who is used to working with such fragile babies, Ade confirms it is interesting when volunteering as a police officer to experience the other extremes of the world. He recalls that “No day is the same when you are out as a police officer. There are various challenges and dangers that police officers face outside which I cannot compare to the often controlled environment of the neonatal unit.”
Amazingly, despite his dedication to NICU and finding time to volunteer as a police officer, Ade also manages to spare some time for fundraising initiatives, too, with the most recent being a Zumbathon. He confesses “I have to admit that apart from volunteering as a special police constable, which I did to put something back in to the society, I have never thought about charity work until I joined the Whittington. Working here has influenced my involvement with charity.”
Finally, after finding out about the day job, the volunteering and the fundraising, I ask Ade what he does to unwind. Ade replies “I like to watch films, comedies and action mainly; that is my way of relaxing after a hard day at work."
At Whittington Health we have a range of very special nurses who look after our patients and we are proud to celebrate their dedication, hard work and commitment on National Nurses Day.
Last updated09 May 2012