ADA CHUKWU
Eastvale,CA
Summary
Focused and friendly School Nurse offering 25 years of experience providing care to students age 2 years to 20years. Known professionally for working effectively within education systems to develop innovative public and health and safety initiatives. Exemplary organization and administrative skills. Highly qualified School Nurse with expertise in evaluation and diagnosis. Offering 25 years of nursing experience and outstanding attention to detail. Skilled in coordinating faculty, parents and health care providers to provide complete and comprehensive care for students.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Team Nurses Home Health Services
2017.06 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
School Nurse
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
1992.02 - 2017.07
- Improved overall student health by implementing comprehensive health education programs and preventive measures.
- Reduced absenteeism rates by proactively addressing student health concerns and providing timely interventions.
- Enhanced school safety by collaborating with staff, parents, and community partners in developing emergency response plans.
- Promoted a healthy school environment through regular inspections, identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid, CPR, and other health-related topics.
- Increased parent engagement in their child's health through open communication channels and educational workshops.
- Streamlined documentation processes for maintaining accurate student health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated early detection of health issues by conducting routine screenings for vision, hearing, scoliosis, among others.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Oversaw health services for school of 3,000 students and faculty.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - California Health Care Credential
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CAMaster of Science - Health Administration
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX06.1985
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX06.1981
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
Enugu ,Nigeria07.1977
Skills
- Lice Control Procedures
- Decision-Making
- Infection Control Measures
- Minor Injury Treatment
- Student Health Evaluation
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Program Development
- Behavioral Evaluations
- Emergency Services Coordination
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- School Health Surveys
- Immunization Record Review
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Medication Administration
- Communication Abilities
- Student Needs Assessment
- HIPAA Requirements
- Suicide Awareness Training
- Epipen Administration
- Health Screening
- Analytical Thinking
- Regulatory Compliance
- EMS Charting
- Emergency Care
- Nutrition Counseling
- Child Health Education
- Crisis Intervention
- Attention-Deficit Disorder Experience
- Medical Screening
- Immunization Administration
- Empathy and compassion
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Cultural competence
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Healthcare coordination
- Record keeping accuracy
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Documentation
- Vitals Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Treatment Preparation
- Student Precepting
- Patient Examination
- Case Management
- Patient Consultation
- Rapport Building
- Injury Treatment
- Pediatric nursing expertise
- Chronic Disease Management
- Drug Test Administration
I worked with deaf and hard of hearing students including students with special needs e.g. trach
I worked with deaf and hard of hearing students including children with special needs. Wheel chair bound , tracheostomy dependent gastrostomy feeding. We communicated in sign language.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Team Nurses Home Health Services
2017.06 - Current
School Nurse
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
1992.02 - 2017.07
Some College (No Degree) - California Health Care Credential
California State University Northridge
Master of Science - Health Administration
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
Texas Southern University
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
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