Adanna Onyekwere
Tennessee,TN
Summary
Compassionate Student Nurse bringing extensive hands-on training in patient care and administrative tasks with success in quickly building rapport with patients and coworkers. Strong understanding of medical procedures, health administration regulations, and effective communication skills to provide optimal patient care. Noted for ability to work well under pressure while maintaining high standards of nursing ethics and practices. Proven record of improving patient comfort through personal care and therapeutic communication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Partner
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted in daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Respected the rights of clients by maintaining confidentiality of all information related to their personal lives
- Assisted with ambulation utilizing proper body mechanics techniques when transferring from bed, chair, wheelchair
- Adhered to infection control guidelines while providing direct patient care services
- Collaborated with other team members to ensure quality care was delivered consistently across shifts
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using appropriate interventions as required
Nurse Extern
Tristar Summit Medical Center
Hermitage, Tennessee
09.2023 - Current
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress towards goals
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient interactions in electronic health records system
- Collected patient specimens such as blood, urine, and sputum for laboratory testing
- Assisted staff with passing meal trays and feeding patients
- Assisted with the implementation of patient care plans developed by nursing staff
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
Direct Support Professional
Abundant Care Services
Nashville, TN
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Instructed children in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision-making abilities
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN12.2025
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN05.2023
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Infection Control
- Reliable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Empathetic Listening
- Patient Care
Accomplishments
- Senator of the Student Government Organization, 2022-2023
- Honors College, 2021-2023
- Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Society
- Vice President of Scholarship for the Phi Theta Kappa Society, 2022-2023
- A nominee in the 2022-2023 All-USA Academic Team Competition
- Student Leader, Member of the Commuters Council, 2023-present
- Research: Impact of Pilates on Labor and Delivery : A Systematic Review, 2024
Timeline
Care Partner
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
Tristar Summit Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Abundant Care Services
05.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lipscomb University
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Nashville State Community College
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