Augustina Nwabueze
Houston,TX
Summary
RN: Admissions, Medicare 0asis assessment and documentation, medical diagnosis coding. Plan of care and Discharge summary. Acute/post-acute care documentation to support home health eligibility. Chart Review and ADR Medicare in Home Health.
Assessing new patients, planning, monitoring, and evaluating actions required to meet the client's health and human needs. Monitoring the progress of the care given to the patient.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Midland Health Care Services
03.2023 - Current
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
IVF Nurse Coordinator
Healing Bridges Infusion Specialists
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Home Health Case Manager
Reez Home Health Services
06.2015 - 07.2022
- Implemented and facilitated timely transitions between care settings by coordinating with healthcare providers, families, and insurance companies.
- Provided service and supportive counseling in the client's native language, translating and interpreting between client, family, and third-party entities.
- Served as case coordinator, assuming responsibility for complex, high-volume assignments and guiding endeavors to successful completion.
- Formally mentored new case managers and service coordinators, answering questions, offering opportunities to shadow and observe, and explaining basic information about company procedures.
- Managed caseload of diverse clients, successfully addressing their unique needs while maintaining high service delivery standards.
- I have implemented successful healthcare programs through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching, and patient satisfaction.
- It has reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring high-risk patients and proactively addressing potential issues.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with patients post-discharge to assess progress and address any questions or concerns that arose during the transition back into a community setting.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple medical conditions, fostering efficient coordination of care for improved quality of life.
- Assisted with recruitment, training, and supervision of new Home Health Case Managers to ensure a high standard of patient care within team.
Education
Master of Science - M.Theological Studies
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree in Nursing
Ideal Professional Institute
20295 NW 2nd Avenue Suite 210 Miami, FL 3316906.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Counseling And Biblical Studies
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
Houston, TX05.2012
Nursing Diploma - License Vocational Nurse
San Jacinto College North
5800 Uvalde Rd Houston, TX 7704912.1992
Skills
First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Data Collection
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient care planning
- Vitals monitoring
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient Evaluation
- Treatment Recommendations
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Procedure preparations
- Resource Allocation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Training staff
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Postpartum Care
- Procedure Assistance
- Acute care expertise
- Managing deadlines
- Documentation
- Lab result interpretation
- Patient Monitoring
- ICD-10
- Disease prevention and intervention specialist
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Clinical judgment
- Gastrostomy buttons experience
- HIPAA Education
- Home visits
- Diet and Nutrition
- Infection control measures
- Care Planning
- IV setup
- Medication Distribution
- Cardiac monitors
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Management
Affiliations
- Discipleship teacher. Children ministry teacher
Bible Study
Discipleship teacher: Sharing skills, experiences and knowledge in equipping new believers in their personal work with God.
- Teaching discipleship class in the church about true worshipers, the characteristics of true worshipers to the new converts.
- Teaching them to depend on the Holy Spirit to do the pruning and to work in the spirit, discovering the God who lives in you as a believer.
- Teach believers to commit to a life of faith, obedience and prayer. Living life to overcome the loss of the flesh, loss of eyes, and pride of life, can be subdued by the help and power of the Holy Spirit.
- Teach new believers commitment to growth and development of personal relationship with God. Building Strong commitment to personal prayer and spiritual growth
- Encourages new believers to join a group in the church for accountability and service. The outcome effect is they will stay in the church to be nurtured, make friends and feel loved.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Midland Health Care Services
03.2023 - Current
IVF Nurse Coordinator
Healing Bridges Infusion Specialists
07.2022 - 02.2023
Home Health Case Manager
Reez Home Health Services
06.2015 - 07.2022
Master of Science - M.Theological Studies
Regent University
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree in Nursing
Ideal Professional Institute
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Counseling And Biblical Studies
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
Nursing Diploma - License Vocational Nurse
San Jacinto College North
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