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REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary

Experienced registered nurse, with natural interpersonal strengths and proven clinical knowledge. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures . Motivated to learn, grow and excel in your facility.

Skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skill
  • Observation skills
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Accurately documenting patient condition and treatment plans
  • Adhering to ethical principles
Work History
Registered Nurse, 04/2005 to 06/2010
Bishop Shanahan Hospital – Enugu, Nigeria
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Collected blood and other laboratory specimens for lab testing.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse, 06/2010 to 06/2011
National Orthopedic Hospital – Enugu, Nigeria
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Registered Nurse, 08/2017 to 12/2017
Heralds Home Health – Long Beach, CA
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
  • Collected blood and other laboratory specimens for lab testing.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, 04/2017 to Current
Southern California Hospital – Culver City, CA
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment and treatment.
  • Oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Measured and recorded patients' vital signs including weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse population of patients.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, PCA and intravenous fluids.
  • Monitoring responses to medications and address new concerns.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Reviewed pre-op and post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids.
  • Updated patient charts to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Implemented interventions, including catheter insertion, drains and airway management
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper surgical wound management.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
  • Document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care and maintained aseptic techniques.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Provided skilled direct nursing care to five patients in medical surgical unit .
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing: 11/2003
School of Nursing, Bishop Shanahan Hospital - Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria
Registered Midwife: 03/2005
School of Midwifery, Bishop Shanahan Hospital - Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science in Nursing : Expected in 06/2020
Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ
Certifications

Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association)

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Bishop Shanahan Hospital
  • National Orthopedic Hospital
  • Heralds Home Health
  • Southern California Hospital

School Attended

  • School of Nursing, Bishop Shanahan Hospital
  • School of Midwifery, Bishop Shanahan Hospital
  • Grand Canyon University

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Orthopedics Registered Nurse
  • Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Degrees

  • Associate Degree in Nursing : 11/2003
    Registered Midwife : 03/2005
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing : Expected in 06/2020

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