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Chidinma Anoshiri

Chidinma Anoshiri

Sparks,NV

Summary

Experienced and compassionate Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse with progressive career history in providing high-acuity care to critically ill patients with heart conditions. Skilled in monitoring cardiac rhythms, administering medications, and managing life-support equipment. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care in fast-paced, high-stress environments. Proficient in advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) and equipped with strong clinical judgment to handle complex patient needs. Committed to ensuring optimal patient outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of safety and comfort.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Cardiac ICU

Renown Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
  • Monitor and Assess Cardiac Patients: Continuously monitor patients’ cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and hemodynamic status. Detect early signs of deterioration and take immediate action.
  • Administer Medications and IV Therapies: Administer IV medications, including vasopressors, inotropes, antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, and pain management, while closely monitoring patient responses.
  • Manage Life-Support Equipment: Operate and monitor complex life-support systems, including intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs), Impella, transvenous pacemakers, ensuring they are functioning properly and making adjustments as needed.
  • Interpret Cardiac Diagnostics: Interpret diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), echocardiograms, chest X-rays, and laboratory results to assess heart function and detect abnormalities.
  • Provide Post-Operative Care: Manage post-surgical recovery for patients after cardiac procedures, such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacement, ensuring pain management, wound care, and hemodynamic stability.
  • Perform and Document Assessments: Conduct thorough and ongoing assessments of patients’ physical and emotional status. Document all assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
  • Patient and Family Education: Educate patients and families about cardiac conditions, post-procedure care, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and signs of complications that require immediate attention.
  • Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Team: Work closely with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients in the cardiac ICU.
  • Monitor and Prevent Complications: Proactively monitor for complications such as arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia, respiratory failure, and organ dysfunction, and implement preventive strategies and interventions.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Renown Regional Medical Center
05.2020 - 03.2022
  • Perform Patient Assessments: Assessed patients' physical, emotional, and psychological health to develop individualized care plans.
  • Medications Administration: Administered prescribed medications and treatments as per doctor orders, including oral, IV, and subcutaneous medications, and monitored for side effects or adverse reactions.
  • Monitored Vital Signs: Regularly monitoring and documenting patients' vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, oxygen levels) and observing for any significant changes in condition.
  • Provided Direct Patient Care: Assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and ambulation for patients with varying levels of mobility and independence.
  • Coordinating with Healthcare Team: Collaborated with physicians, physical therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for each patient.
  • Patient Education: Educated patients and families about conditions, treatment options, medications, and discharge plans.

Nurse Apprentice

Reown Regional Medical center
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Assisted with Patient Care: Provided basic patient care under the supervision of registered nurses, including helping with activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Vital Signs Documentation: Measured and recorded patients' vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to supervising nurses or doctors.
  • Assisted with Patient Assessments: Participated in patient assessments by gathering relevant health history, observing physical symptoms, and documenting changes in the patient's condition.
  • Administered Medications (Under Supervision): Assisted in the preparation and administration of medications under the guidance of registered nurses or clinical instructors, ensuring proper dosage and technique.
  • Monitoring Patient Progress: Observed and reported patients' physical and emotional progress, documenting any changes in health status or behavior.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Boise State University
Boise, ID
05.2022

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV
05.2020

Skills

  • Advanced Clinical Assessment – Proficient in performing thorough and accurate patient assessments
  • Critical Thinking and Decision-Making – Ability to apply sound clinical judgment, prioritize care, and make rapid, evidence-based decisions in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
  • Patient-Centered Care – Expertise in developing individualized care plans that address patients' physical, emotional, and psychological needs while ensuring high-quality, compassionate care
  • Team Collaboration – Proficiency in communication, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
  • Advanced Patient Education – Skilled in educating patients and families about disease management, medications, recovery plans, and prevention strategies
  • Time Management and Multitasking – Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple patients, coordinate treatments, handle emergencies, and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality of care

Certification


  • BLS
  • ACLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Cardiac ICU

Renown Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Renown Regional Medical Center
05.2020 - 03.2022

Nurse Apprentice

Reown Regional Medical center
01.2020 - 04.2020


  • BLS
  • ACLS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Boise State University

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Truckee Meadows Community College
Chidinma Anoshiri