Chantal Ndifor
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
The University of Kansas Health System
07.2022 - Current
- Prepare and educate patients pre-operation and intra-operation for surgical procedures as a nurse circulator in the operation room (O.R.)
- Ensure proper aseptic technique is observed by scrub technician, surgeons and other healthcare personnel involved in the surgical procedure
- Assists surgeon in the scrub RN role during surgery while anticipating their needs and maintaining proper sterile technique.
- keep account of events through documentation of all the care given to patients while in the O.R.
- Maintain adequate workflow and ensure availability of equipment and supplies during surgical procedure.
- Communicate using closed-loop communication with healthcare personnel to avoid misunderstanding and limit mistakes during surgical procedures.
- Give relief and breaks to other circulating nurses while continuing to ensure patient safety throughout the procedure and continuity of care.
- Assist with new nurse orientation when needed to ease their transition to circulating nurses.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Menorah Medical Center
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Same as present job descriptions in The University Of Kansas Health System
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Menorah Medical Center
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical conditions of up to 5 patients per day.
- Educated patients about their medications, procedures performed and discharge instructions at the beginning and end of their hospitalization.
- Interact and communicate with patients of all ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment with no bias of class or status.
- Performed complete and focused assessments, establishing baseline vitals and health state of patients daily.
- Performed nursing procedures like Nasogastric tube placements, foley catheter insertion, medication administration,intravenous catheter placement, and documentation of care provided to patients.
- Collaborated on an interdisciplinary level to ensure a smooth workflow between departments and medical professionals to ensure the patients receive all the care they need in a timely and orderly fashion.
- Admitted new patients to the unit, reconciled home medications and established baseline vital signs and physical assessment upon admission.
- Based on patients medical diagnosis, a nursing diagnosis was prepared, a plan of care involving the patient was made as well, which involved daily goals geared towards positive outcomes by the end of their stay in the hospital.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO05-2023
Skills
- Interdisciplinary mediator and facilitator for patient care and treatment, work very well in high stress situations Multitask with attention to detail while maintaining efficiency very organized Good team player Stable temperament, responsible and caring
Accomplishments
Languages: Fluent in English and French
Certifications:
Registered Nurse:14145916121
Kansas Board or Nursing
Active until December 2025
Registered Nurse: 20180263665
Missouri Board of Nursing
Active until April 2027
Certified scrub technologist: 100268267
The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Active until June 2025
Certification
- Registered Nurse: 14145916121 Kansas Board of Nursing Active until December 2023
- Registered Nurse: 2018026365 Missouri Board of Nursing Active until April 2025
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) American Red Cross Active until March 2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Red Cross Active until 2023
- Periop 101 -OR: Evaluation and Final Exam Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Completed April 2021
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and French
individual and team daisy awards for exceptional care and good teamwork.
This is an award given to individuals or teams who go above and beyond the standard level of care shown to the patients hospitalized in the hospital by carefully listening, rendering services and caring for patients under their care with unique plans tailored to each and every patient which meets their needs and to their satisfaction.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
The University of Kansas Health System
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Menorah Medical Center
02.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Menorah Medical Center
08.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Metropolitan Community College
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