Celestina Obisike
Katy,Texas
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Registered Nurse with critical care expertise at St. Joseph Hospital. Proficient in advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) and adept at coordinating multidisciplinary care. Recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and rapid response in emergencies, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols and hospital policies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
St Joseph hospital houston
Houston, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Executed advanced cardiac life support protocols in critical care situations.
- Adhered to infection control policies to promote a safe clinical environment.
- Monitored vital signs, accurately recording significant deviations from normal ranges.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies during all clinical activities.
- Assessed critically ill patients to identify changes in health status promptly.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with physicians and clinical staff for effective treatment.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to inform physician's decisions.
- Responded effectively to life-threatening emergencies using established resuscitation techniques.
Certified Nurses Assistant
Houston Methodist Orthopedic/bariatric unit
Katy, Texas
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Administered medicines, non-sterile dressings, ice packs, and remedial baths to 30+ patients on a daily basis.
- Recorded patients’ vital signs and weights four times daily, and promptly communicated any anomalies to the registered nurse using a digital log and EMR system
- Collected and labeled specimens from 10+ patients daily for laboratory testing
- Maintained confidentiality of 10+ patients’ information per week by adhering to hospital and HIPAA regulations
- Provided instructions to 30+ patients and caregivers on basic caregiving procedures to ensure effective patient care at home
- Responded quickly to emergent situations involving unstable patients requiring rapid intervention.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Managed ventilator settings and monitored ventilator alarms per protocol.
- Provided direct and indirect patient care in a Medical Intensive Care Unit.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases or present case studies.
- Ensured that all nursing interventions were completed according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures when necessary.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
Certified nurses assistant
Houston Methodist LTACH AND 2EAST
, Texas
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Aided patients aged 65 to 90 in performing daily tasks including bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating
- Ensured timely delivery of care and treatments to 30+ patients as part of ensuring safety and wellness
- Supported the tracking of glucose level, blood pressure, and body temperature for an average of 15 patients daily under the guidance of a registered nurse, utilizing a glucose meter, blood pressure cuff, and thermometer
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by implementing standard safety practices during patient ambulation and transfer activities
- Offered assistance to patients with orthopedic surgical wounds, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols, including isolation procedures
Medical Laboratory Scientist
University of Nigeria teaching hospital
ITUKU OZALLA, ENUGU STATE
02.2014 - 12.2017
- Conducted hematology analyses, including complete blood count, coagulation testing, and body fluid analysis.
- Investigated discrepancies in test results among technicians and laboratories.
- Reviewed patient charts for relevant information before specimen testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor in Nursing
Chamberlain University
Houston, Texas11-2024
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Madonna University
Elele03-2012
Skills
- Licensed registered nurse
- Critical care expertise
- Cardiac nursing
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Basic life support (BLS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Patient assessment
- Critical care nursing
- Laboratory testing
- Infection control
- Time management
- Maintaining privacy
- G-tube care
- Direct patient care
- Licensed RN
- Cardiac care
- Infant CPR certified
- Medication and IV administration
- Seizure management
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient discharge
- Palliative and pain management
- Geriatric treatment
- Wound care
- Collecting vitals
- Feeding pumps
- SBAR communication
Volunteer Experience
LTACH Blood Bank, Volunteer, Houston, Texas, 2019-01, Collaborate with 10+ nurses to draw blood from volunteers by following standard procedures, Educate seven donors daily on post-donation care and generate necessary documents for the donation process
Affiliations
- Member of Student Nurses' Association | June 2020 - September 2021
- Provided support to campus chapter meetings, recruitment programs, and mentorship
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- HCA Medical Center | Emergency Room Complex Health/ Collaborative
- Park manor assisted living Community
- Houston Methodist hospital | Medical center Adult Health
- Harris health psychiatric hospital Mental health
- Assisted patients to perform ADLs including feeding and ambulating patients to ensure effective recovery
- Coordinated with the nutritionist to prepare diet plans by following the patients’ dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferences
- Performed admission assessments and educated patients on post-operative care with my preceptor.
- Set up and took down dialysis machines and assisted in monitoring patients for adverse effects
- Experienced in charting in electronic medical records (EMRs) and administering food through gastric (G) tubes
- Prepared and assessed daily care reports of patients while reporting unusual behavior to the registered nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
St Joseph hospital houston
01.2025 - Current
Certified Nurses Assistant
Houston Methodist Orthopedic/bariatric unit
03.2023 - 12.2024
Certified nurses assistant
Houston Methodist LTACH AND 2EAST
03.2021 - 01.2023
Medical Laboratory Scientist
University of Nigeria teaching hospital
02.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor in Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Madonna University
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