Anita Adinnu
Columbia,SC
Summary
I am a focused and compassionate person who is career-driven. I am hardworking and dependable, and constantly driven to attain excellent Nursing care and performance. I am a team player who believes in the strength of diversity and teamwork. I am also very compassionate about education and strive to acquire more knowledge in the field of Nursing primarily and in general. I love educating as much as I love learning because i believe in high quality performance which can only be acquired through learning and good practice. I have good background knowledge and experience in several Nursing departments such as Maternal and child health, Labour and delivery, Medsurg, Behavioral/Mental health, Corrections, Post acute/skilled Nursing care, Long term care, Nursing Education and Nursing Management. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Wildewood Downs Retirement
Columbia, SC
10.2024 - Current
- Led nursing team in delivering high-quality care to residents, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Developed and implemented nursing protocols, enhancing patient safety and care standards across the facility.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance and collaboration.
- Streamlined operational workflows, increasing efficiency in medication administration and documentation processes.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Wildewood Downs Retirement
Columbia, SC
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Led nursing staff to enhance patient care standards and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize resident care plans and outcomes.
- Developed and implemented training programs for nursing personnel to improve clinical skills and teamwork.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to promote professional development among staff.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Three Rivers Behavioral Health Hospital
Columbia, SC
10.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to patient care protocols and safety standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices, improving overall quality of care within the unit.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster staff growth.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
Clinical Competency Coordinator/ADON
Pruitt Health Blythewood
Columbia, SC
07.2020 - 06.2024
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing the physician's medical regimens.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development, and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale.
- Provide Training and education to Nursing staff for sustainace of Clinical Competencies and skills according to state policy and procedure.
- Monitored compliance with health regulations and facility policies to maintain safety standards.
- Facilitated training sessions for new nursing staff, enhancing team competency and performance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction scores.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health
MUSC- Health
Orangeburg, SC
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- 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.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and identify appropriate interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques in high-pressure situations for patient safety.
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
Registered Nurse
Heartland Manor
Columbia, SC
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on the medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising a team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse
Wellpath- Columbia Regional Care Center
Columbia, SC
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with a focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, encourage, and build trust.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Coordinated nursing care on theunit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assisted in thedevelopment and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by thephysician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at theend of each shift.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options to promote understanding.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in behavioral health care delivery and documentation.
- Provided crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health situations, ensuring patient safety and proper treatment implementation.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to adjust medication regimens, optimizing therapeutic effectiveness while minimizing side effects.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and community resources to promote informed decision-making.
Registered Nurse
Jacobi Hospital
The Bronx, NY
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- 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.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
Asaba, Delta State Nigeria
12.2013 - 04.2017
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12-2024
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, ILAssociate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Science
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing & Midwifery
Ihiala, Anambra State. Nigeria11-2013
BSC - Microbiology
Abia State University
Uturu, Okigwe. Imo State. Nigeria08-2009
Skills
- Compliance Reports
- Facility Oversight
- Education Programs
- Staff Training
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Nurse Collaboration
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Standards of Care
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Team Mentorship
- Clinical Interviewing
- Update Electronic Charts
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Nursing Protocols
- Medical Device Prescriptions
- Patient Admission
Certification
- CPR/ BLS instructor- 2021 to current
- Certified Dementia Practitioner - 2021 to Present
- Registered Nurse - NY - 2018 to Present
- Registered Nurse - SC - 2018 to Present
- CNA instructor and Evaluator- SC state- 2022 to Present
- Infection Preventionist - CDC certified - 2021 to present
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Wildewood Downs Retirement
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Wildewood Downs Retirement
08.2024 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Three Rivers Behavioral Health Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health
MUSC- Health
05.2023 - 10.2023
Clinical Competency Coordinator/ADON
Pruitt Health Blythewood
07.2020 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Heartland Manor
06.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse
Wellpath- Columbia Regional Care Center
09.2018 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Jacobi Hospital
02.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
12.2013 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Science
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing & Midwifery
BSC - Microbiology
Abia State University