Ariowa Odigie
Nursing Management/Leadership
Cypress,US
Summary
Registered Nurse with over ten years of versatile experience in direct patient care, education, and nursing management positions in hospital settings. Passionate about providing and working with programs and services in support of growth and healing for patients and families from various walks of life. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient, family, and colleague trust. Outside-the-box thinker with strong prevention and crisis resolution skills. Creates a positive, collaborative working environment with colleagues and other healthcare providers to support the delivery of optimal patient care. Committed professional well-versed in collecting and analyzing data to evaluate interventions and programs. Skilled in creating and maintaining accurate patient records and medical documentation.
Offering solid foundation in healthcare principles and patient care techniques, ready to learn and grow in clinical setting. Brings understanding of medical procedures and patient management, with the ability to quickly acquire new skills. Ready to use and develop effective communication and attention to detail in a leadership/management role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, 5N Med-Surg/Tele Unit
HCA Healthcare Houston NW
04.2024 - Current
- Graduate of the HCA Healthcare Leadership Institute: November 2024.
- Co-Counsel 5N UPC
- Wound Care Committee 5N Representative
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through the implementation of evidence-based nursing practices focused on meeting individual needs.
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and physicians to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.
- Addressed performance issues among nursing staff through constructive feedback during evaluations or informal coaching sessions.
- Provided comprehensive patient education on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Conroe
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
Medical-Surgical/Tele Nurse
CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
11.2023 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Vatica Health
2021.09 - 2023.12
- Create detailed and comprehensive patient medical records. Research and gather information from multiple sources and consolidate into one comprehensive and detailed view. Use clinical judgement and data to reconcile conflicting information from various sources.
- Proficiency with Diagnosis, Billing, and Quality Measures Coding
- Understanding of health insurance benefit structure; especially Medicare and Medicaid
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Clinical Wound Care Nurse Consultant-Per Diem
HCA Wound Care
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Self directed Clinical Wound Care Nurse Consultant in wound care assessment, care planning and implementation of practices to aid patient healing.
- Demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge and understanding of clinical operations and services
- Develop and manage inpatient nursing training plan that facilitates adaptation to new wound care practices, technology, and workflow management
- Provide on-call support for critical issues
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
Travel Registered Nurse
Multiple Hospitals In OK & TX
09.2015 - 08.2021
- Experience spans across medical-surgical, cardiac, behavioral - mental health, wound care, ambulatory, progressive care, orthopedic, neurology/neurosurgery, and trauma units:
- Harris Health Care, Vaccine Clinic, Bellaire, TX: 04/2021 - 08/2021
- Medical City, Medical-Surgical-Tele, ER- Overflow, and Delirium/Dementia Units, Plano, TX: 02/2018 - 12/2019
- Metroplex Adventist Hospital, Medical-Surgical-Tele Unit, Killeen, TX: 11/2017 - 01/2018
- Baylor Scott & White, Medical-Surgical-Tele Unit, Grapevine, TX: 08-11/2017
- Medical City, Medical-Surgical-Tele Unit, North Richland Hills, TX: 12/2016 - 05/2017
- Medical City, Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care Units, Dallas, TX: 08-11/2016
- OK University Medical Hospital, Medical-Surgical Unit, Edmond, OK: 09/2015 - 07/2016
- Delivered daily patient/nurse assignments based on experience and level of expertise required and coordinated admissions/discharges to accommodate the highest level of patient care
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians and multi-disciplinary team members to facilitate the best possible patient experience and outcomes
- Served as mentor and peer coach for graduate and student nurses
- Proficient in Epic, Meditech, Cerner, Paragon, Allscripts, electronic health record reporting system.
Clinical Nurse Educator-Per Diem
Western Oklahoma State College
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Taught an average of 12-20 students per class.
- Used university-approved educational materials in a classroom setting with hands-on training to instruct students prior to inpatient hospital clinical attendance.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
Clinical Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
02.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed post-operative/post-anesthesia care for cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, and medical-surgical patients.
- Applied pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills and high level of accountability
Education
MBA - Healthcare Management
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX 2023.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Oklahoma State College
Lawton, OK05.2013
Associate of Science -
Cameron University
Lawton, OK12.2010
Skills
- Education and training
- Nursing Standards
- Patient care planning
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Project planning and management
- Oral and written communication
- Systems implementation
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- High level of autonomy
- Proficient organizational skills
- Strong clinical judgement
- Acute care expertise
- Care Planning and Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Multistate Compact License) - Exp. 12/2026
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - Exp. 04/2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association - Exp. 04/2025
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, 5N Med-Surg/Tele Unit
HCA Healthcare Houston NW
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Conroe
01.2024 - 04.2024
Medical-Surgical/Tele Nurse
CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
11.2023 - 01.2024
MBA - Healthcare Management
University of Texas At Tyler
2023.08 - Current
Clinical Wound Care Nurse Consultant-Per Diem
HCA Wound Care
04.2022 - 07.2023
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Vatica Health
2021.09 - 2023.12
Travel Registered Nurse
Multiple Hospitals In OK & TX
09.2015 - 08.2021
Clinical Nurse Educator-Per Diem
Western Oklahoma State College
02.2015 - 03.2017
Clinical Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
02.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Oklahoma
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Oklahoma State College
Associate of Science -
Cameron University
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