Arinola Akinsipe
Midland
Summary
Compassionate and committed Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong track record of advancement in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination within a fast-paced environment. Proven capacity to maintain composure in stressful circumstances and adeptly manage challenging patients and high-pressure scenarios. Consistently cultivating robust relationships with patients and families via empathic communication, a courteous demeanor, and exceptional customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse PRN
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Midland
Midland, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse
Midland Memorial Hospital
Midland
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- 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.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
North Wales, United Kingdom
01.2021 - 03.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Lagos Island Maternity Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided prenatal care to pregnant women, conducted deliveries of babies and provided postnatal care to mother and infant.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Ensured the reproductive health needs of women are met.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nigerian Airforce Hospital, Ikeja
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- 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.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse PRN
Foremost Based Hospital, Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse Internship
Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba
Lagos, Nigeria
04.2012 - 05.2013
- Analyzed and interpreted vital sign readings to provide adequate care to patients.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording and evaluating of medical conditions of up to 28 patients per day.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered blood and blood products, monitored for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.
- Provided patients with personal care, pressure area care, elimination and nutrition assistance.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Lifelink Clinic
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2012 - 03.2013
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ibadan
12.2016
RN Diploma - Nursing
School of Nursing,Lagos University Teaching Hosp.
11.2011
Skills
- Skills and knowledge
- Knowledge of the Texas Nurse practice acts
- Effective reading, writing and speaking skill
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Active Listening skill
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Time Management
- Interpersonal relationship skill
- Service Orientation
- Critical Thinking
- Persuasion
- Social Perceptiveness
- Complex Problem-Solving Skill
- Tools & Technology
- Microsoft Word
- Omnicell med station
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Outlook
- One note
- Cerner charting system
- Disease Management Programs
Timeline
Registered Nurse PRN
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Midland
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Midland Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
01.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Lagos Island Maternity Hospital
05.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nigerian Airforce Hospital, Ikeja
10.2017 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse PRN
Foremost Based Hospital, Ibadan
09.2014 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse Internship
Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba
04.2012 - 05.2013
Registered Nurse
Lifelink Clinic
02.2012 - 03.2013
RN Diploma - Nursing
School of Nursing,Lagos University Teaching Hosp.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ibadan