Ashley Onyenachi
Gardena,CA
Summary
Highly motivated, dedicated, and compassionate registered nurse (RN) with a career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Known for consistently developing strong relationships with patients, interdisciplinary teams, and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
State of California Department of Corrections
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Teamed on treatment and triage emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, over dosed patients, and acute health emergencies.
Registered Nurse, Supervisor
California Post Acute Care
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary
- Start IVs, obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered
- Visit residents on a daily basis in order to observe and evaluate each resident's physical and emotional status
- Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure
- Review nurses' notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident's response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident's wishes
- Provide direct nursing care as necessary
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
Operational Director / Case Manager
New Reflections Inc Homeless Shelter
07.2020 - 03.2024
- Create, manage, and refine innovative programs to meet diverse needs of homeless individuals, including shelter, case management, and skills training
- Cultivate partnerships with local organizations, advocating for resources, and representing the shelter in community initiatives
- Collect and analyze program data, ensuring effectiveness, compliance, and continuous improvement in services for homeless individuals.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Created an open working environment that encouraged creativity, resulting in various process innovations.
- Attracted top-tier talent through rigorous hiring practices which led to higher retention rates.
- Delivered exceptional results consistently during tenure as Operational Director through meticulous planning, execution, monitoring, and adaptation of strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, Utah04.2023
Skills
- Proficient in conducting physical assessments and interpreting findings
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes
- Skilled in administering medications and treatments accurately and safely
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Detail-oriented and committed to ensuring patient safety and quality care
- Nursing Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, California
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
State of California Department of Corrections
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Supervisor
California Post Acute Care
08.2023 - 08.2024
Operational Director / Case Manager
New Reflections Inc Homeless Shelter
07.2020 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, California
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
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