AUGUSTINA IKECHUKWU
Spring,TX
Summary
Attentive, dedicated, caring and compassionate nurse with 3 years clinical experience in clinical and hospital settings. Highly proficient in all areas of patient care, including assessments, admission, medication administration, health education and discharge. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Successful in quickly building rapport with colleagues, patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Memorial Hermann Northeast
04.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action at this neuro Med/Surg unit.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Managed quality care for patients with stroke, heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease, various GI disorders etc.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
REGISTERED NURSE
Swedish Covenant Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on Cardiac medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating non-nursing assignment to CNAs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
CITY OF CHICAGO RN COVID VACCINATOR
All Med Staffing
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked with a team of nurses to vaccinate residents of Chicago in their homes and at event locations
- Administered COVID-19 Vaccines (Pfizer, Pediatric Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson) to the elderly, children, disabled and home bound patients
- Ensured accurate documentation of administered vaccines to the database of the Public health department of the state of Illinois.
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL/TELEMETRY RN
Valley Medical Staffing For Weiss Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
REGISTERED NURSE- MINUTE CLINIC TESTER
CVS Minute Clinic
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed all patient registration in EPIC EMR, insurance verification, point of care testing, specimen collection and laboratory processing of samples for 50 patients daily
- Reported abnormal vital signs to Provider for follow up assessment and evaluation of patient
- Worked in collaboration with clinic Provider who notified patients of results, educated patients on appropriate next steps based on test results.
RN COVID-19 TESTER/TEMPERATURE SCREENER
Pulse Staffing
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Conducted COVID-19 Screening for employees at various companies and facilities on as needed basis
- Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions
- Donned and removed personal protective equipment (PPE) per company protocols
- Performed COVID-19 tests for Rice University Houston.
STUDENT NURSE
CHI St. Luke Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Precepted Clinical Rotation in Perioperative Units
- Worked in Pre Op, Operating room and PACU units
- Assisted nurses, doctors and other healthcare team members in providing excellent care to patients.
COVID-19 SAMPLE COLLECTOR
Pulse Staffing
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Nasopharyngeal swab specimen collector for COVID-19.
STUDENT NURSE
Bellaire Behavioral Health
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Adolescent, Adult, female and Male Units.
STUDENT NURSE
Chi St. Luke's Health
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Labour room, C-section, Newborn and NICU units
STUDENT NURSE
Memorial Hermann Hospital Texas Medical Center
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Med/Surg unit.
STUDENT NURSE
Houston Northwest Medical Center
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Med/Surg Unit
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT STUDENT
Kindred Hospital
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Med/Surg and LTAC units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University Houston Campus
Houston, TX12.2020
Associate of Science - Science
Lone Star College System
Houston, TX05.2018
Skills
- Infection Control Measures
- Tube feedings
- Lab result interpretation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Vaccine administration
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
Hobbies.
I enjoy visiting friends, traveling, cooking and baking with my family. This gives me some time to unwind from my professional life. I find this a good way to relax also.
Volunteer Experience.
Prader Willis Syndrome Texas Association Houston Branch. January 2019.
● Supervised the children while their parents attended the yearly seminar.
Regent Care the Woodlands Texas July 2016.
● Helped to feed the clients at mealtimes and organize recreational activities for them.
Vietnamese American Nurses Association Houston Branch October 2019. ● Assisted in yearly health screening exercise and flu shot administration.
Northwest Assistance Ministries September 2020.
● Assisted in food distribution to about 2,000 families at the Planet Ford Stadium in Spring Texas.
St. Edward Catholic School Spring.
- Helps out at the school when parents are needed to participate.
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Memorial Hermann Northeast
04.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Swedish Covenant Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
CITY OF CHICAGO RN COVID VACCINATOR
All Med Staffing
12.2021 - 03.2022
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL/TELEMETRY RN
Valley Medical Staffing For Weiss Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021
REGISTERED NURSE- MINUTE CLINIC TESTER
CVS Minute Clinic
05.2021 - 08.2021
RN COVID-19 TESTER/TEMPERATURE SCREENER
Pulse Staffing
02.2021 - 05.2021
STUDENT NURSE
CHI St. Luke Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2020
COVID-19 SAMPLE COLLECTOR
Pulse Staffing
06.2020 - 08.2020
STUDENT NURSE
Bellaire Behavioral Health
01.2020 - 03.2020
STUDENT NURSE
Chi St. Luke's Health
11.2019 - 12.2019
STUDENT NURSE
Memorial Hermann Hospital Texas Medical Center
09.2019 - 11.2019
STUDENT NURSE
Houston Northwest Medical Center
01.2019 - 04.2019
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT STUDENT
Kindred Hospital
08.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University Houston Campus
Associate of Science - Science
Lone Star College System