Charles Obi
Richmond,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Oakbend Medical Hospital
Richmond, TX
03.2009 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Surgical Hospital
Sugar Land, TX
02.2013 - 05.2016
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
ICU Nurse
Select Hospital
Houston , TX
01.2009 - 10.2013
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Charge Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital
Houston , TX
04.1995 - 05.2010
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05.1994
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.1988
Skills
- Precepting
- Triaging
- Acute Care Expertise
- Personal Care Needs
- Staff Supervision
- Chronic Disease Management
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Memorial Surgical Hospital
02.2013 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Oakbend Medical Hospital
03.2009 - Current
ICU Nurse
Select Hospital
01.2009 - 10.2013
Charge Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital
04.1995 - 05.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Texas Southern University
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