Chiazawom Ugochi Oparah
Long Beach Califonia,United States Of America
Summary
Caring Nurse with experience in diverse healthcare organisation working with different patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for several patients and families.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Martin Lurther King Community Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Promoted patient advocacy by actively participating in interdisciplinary meetings and voicing concerns on behalf of patients.
- Enhanced teamwork among nursing staff through clear communication, active listening, and constructive feedback.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
- Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, offering emotional support to both patients and their loved ones during difficult times.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
College Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to track patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Maintained a safe therapeutic environment that promoted healing by following infection control protocols within the psychiatric unit setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Imo State University
Skills
- Medication management
- Communication strategies
- Emergency response
- Patient services
- Health promotion and maintenance
- Care plan management
- Patient care
- Nursing skills
- Care plan assessment
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN95340485), California Board Of Nursing (2023)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Martin Lurther King Community Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Mental Health Registered Nurse
College Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Imo State University