Chidinma Nwakamma
Manvel,TX
Summary
Dedicated Corrections/Mental Health Registered Nurse supervising at-risk patients and assessing outcomes of interventions to eliminate suicide risk. Maintained nonjudgmental and supportive stance in relating to patient in the corrections facility.
Motivated Registered Nurse offering skills in medication administration, expert in managing all aspects of patient care with proven leadership, delegation skills, and mentoring abilities. Consistently achieve optimal patient outcomes. Fully versed in proper care standards for patients with various mental health concerns, effectively collaborates with other healthcare team members in great team-work to Improve patient quality of life and care by advocating, teaching, and providing quality nursing care and assisting with daily living activities, recovery and rehabilitation. Maximized patient comfort by effectively communicating, providing cultural sensitive care and consistently meeting individual needs.
Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Compassionate Registered Nurse Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Certifications includes ACLS, PALS, BLS and RN in Texas.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections/ Mental Health Nurse
YesCare Agency /Harris Health System (Corrections)
Houston , TX
05.2023 - Current
- Assessed and evaluated the mental and physical condition of patients.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, psychologists and others to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
- Monitored and documented patient progress in accordance with established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions including diagnosis notes and progress reports.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by assessing danger levels of suicidal or homicidal thoughts or behaviors.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Public Health Nurse
CDC Foundation
Houston Tx, TX
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Promoted healthy habits and practices in outreach materials and presentations, in schools and the community.
- Collaborated with Houston health department and other community partners, in collecting and assessing population needs for priority strategy and adaptive solutions.
- Offered information and answered questions from public while advising on protective safeguards and CDC guidelines during Covid 19 pandemic.
- Planned and coordinated patient and family teaching and health education in schools.
- Answered phone calls, emails, letters and faxes and efficiently provided accurate information and responses on Covid-19 to students and families.
- Gathered, organized and disseminated information from various sources that included health plans, hospitals, providers and government entities to appropriate individuals.
- Attended functions within community and spoke with members of public and local officials to promote methods that reduce illness, food contamination and obesity.
- Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members, about Covid 19, prevention, testing, outbreak information, reporting requirements and management resources.
- Conduct quality assurance evaluation of Covid vaccine clinics and mobile sites for vaccine storage, handling, transport and administration compliance.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Orthopedic and Spine Hospital
Houston, TX
08.2017 - 02.2022
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Memorial Hermann Orthopedic and Spine Hospital
Houston, Texas
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Seven Acres Jewish Geriatric
Houston, TX
12.2013 - 08.2015
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Provided support with bathing, toileting, grooming and washing.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
Registered Nurse
Imo State Local Government Area Healthcare
Ezinihitte, Imo State Nigeria
06.2006 - 06.2013
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce symptom or condition re-emergence.
- Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
Education
Masters Degree - Nursing, Public Health
Grand Canyon University
10.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Science
Grand Canyon University
10.2018
Midwifery Certification. - Nursing Midwifery
School of Midwifery
Awo-Omamma, Oru-East, Imo State, Nigeria.11.2005
Associate Degree - Nursing
School of Nursing, Ministry of Health
11.2003
Skills
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Quality assurance controls
- Charting expertise
- Patient monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Strong medical ethic
- Nursing Plan Development
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Patient Care
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Diabetes management
- Patient discharging
- Infectious disease control
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Patient Health Education
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- HIPAA
- Suicide Prevention
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical Quality Improvement
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
Accomplishments
- Memorial Hermann Orthopedic and Spine Hospital Employee of the Year 2017 (EOY 2017)
Websites
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- PALs Certified
- ACLS Certified
IN-SERVICE TRAINING
- Suicide Prevention and Intervention. Annual YesCare Training
- Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Annual YesCare Training.
- Public Health 101 Series- Introduction to Public Health. Certificate of Training CDC TRAIN. Date- 05/16/2022.
- CDC Project Firstline: What's a Virus? Certificate of Training by Project FIRSTLINE CDC FOUNDATION. Date- 05/19/2022
- CDC Project Firstline: How does Cvid-19 Spread? A Review. Certificate of Training by Project FIRSTLINE, CDC FOUNDATION. Date- 05/19/2022
- CDC Project Firstline: SARS-CoV-2? COVID-19? What's the difference?Certificate of Training by Project FIRSTLINE CDC FOUNDATION- Date 05/23/2022.
CDC FOUNDATION TRAINING
- COVID-19 Vaccine Training: General overview of immunization best practices for healthcare providers- WB4460. Certificate of Training by CDC TRAIN. Date- 05/26/2022.
- School of Hard Knocks: The impacts of the pandemic on children and their families. Certificate of Completion by Region2 Public Health Training Center. Date- 02/18/2022.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Corrections/ Mental Health Nurse
YesCare Agency /Harris Health System (Corrections)
05.2023 - Current
Public Health Nurse
CDC Foundation
01.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Orthopedic and Spine Hospital
08.2017 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Memorial Hermann Orthopedic and Spine Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Seven Acres Jewish Geriatric
12.2013 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse
Imo State Local Government Area Healthcare
06.2006 - 06.2013
Masters Degree - Nursing, Public Health
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Science
Grand Canyon University
Midwifery Certification. - Nursing Midwifery
School of Midwifery
Associate Degree - Nursing
School of Nursing, Ministry of Health
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- PALs Certified
- ACLS Certified
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