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RN, CRITICAL CARE
Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Skills
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Patient Check-Ins
  • Customer service
  • Compassion
  • Written Communication
  • Responsible
  • Teamwork
  • Good listening skills
  • Cultural awareness
  • MS Office
  • Detail-oriented
  • Critical thinking
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Conflict resolution
  • Excellent work ethic
  • First Aid/CPR
Work History
RN, Critical Care, 02/2020 to Current
Vibra Health Care – Thornton, CO
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • 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.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Counseled patients and families on treatments and care options, including discharge and home care instructions.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Led successful-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
  • Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
  • Updated patient charts using with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Supervised and managed functions for bed unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Provided exceptional care to five high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as patients each day in high-volume , high observation unit setting.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Administered testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatment .
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5 patients daily.
  • Assisted patients initially and when necessary to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Cared for patients 21bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
  • Documented work computer and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including MRI and cath lab procedures.
  • Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
RN/Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 01/2008 to 12/2019
ATBU Teaching Hospital – Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
  • Prepared patients for anesthesia, including administering and maintaining anesthesia and confirming proper sedation and pain management.
  • Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
  • Coordinated skilled emergency response and medical interventions to stabilize patients and treat specific symptoms.
  • Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.
  • Assisted with smooth recoveries by administering step-down medications and fluids.
  • Managed emergency situations by initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Accounted for factors such as patient weight, sex and general body type to calculate anesthetic dosages.
  • Administered post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients' cardiovascular systems.
  • Performed pre-anesthetic screenings, including physical evaluations and patient interviews and documented results.
  • Selected, prepared or used equipment, monitors or drugs for administration
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield at all times.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
  • Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
  • Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion
Registered Nurse, 04/2007 to 01/2008
Salem Hosptal – Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practice
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as thyroidectomy and appendectomy.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Evaluated system data to calculate and update Medicare and Medicaid budgeting systems.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
  • Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
  • Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including thyroidectomy and Appendectomyprocedures.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 6 patients daily.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Education
Bachelor's (incomplete): NursingNational Open University Of Nigeria - Nigeria
Diploma in Anesthesia: Nurse Anesthetist, 11/2013
JUTH Nurse Anesthesia Program - Jos, Nigeria
Associate Degree in Nursing: Nursing, 11/2006
School Of Nursing Jos - Jos, Nigeria
High School Diploma: 07/1996
Command Secondary School, Jos - Jos, Nigeria
Certifications

Registered Nurse License - 2020

BLS certificate 2020, American heart association, 2020

ACLS certificate, American heart Association,2020

ECG certification, Med mastery, 2020

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Vibra Health Care
  • ATBU Teaching Hospital
  • Salem Hosptal

School Attended

  • National Open University Of Nigeria
  • JUTH Nurse Anesthesia Program
  • School Of Nursing Jos
  • Command Secondary School, Jos

Job Titles Held:

  • RN, Critical Care
  • RN/Registered Nurse Anesthetist
  • Registered Nurse

Degrees

  • Bachelor's (incomplete) : Nursing
    Diploma in Anesthesia : Nurse Anesthetist , 11/2013
    Associate Degree in Nursing : Nursing , 11/2006
    High School Diploma : 07/1996

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