CHIKA EJIM
Surprise,AZ
Summary
A skilled Circulating RN with experience in surgery and IR that strives to provide patient-centered care and maintain safety standards during surgical procedures. Strengths include effective communication, team collaboration skills, and up-to-date surgical instruments and equipment knowledge. Consistently contributing to improve patient outcomes and streamline operations in my current role with the goal of administering excellent care to all patients in any circumstance and providing the best healthcare experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BSN Nursing - OR Circulating RN
Banner Del E Webb
Phoenix, AZ
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized plans of care for each patient
- Ensured aseptic conditions in all medical tasks
- Performed thorough evaluations before surgical procedures
- Facilitated communication across disciplines to ensure optimal patient care
- Fostered a collaborative work environment through Shared Leadership
- Led initiatives to enhance process efficiency in OR and Periop shared leadership role
- Provided patient education on disease process and treatment plan
Interventional Radiology (IR) RN
Honor Health Shea
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Patient Care and pre/post education
- Safe administration of conscious sedation medications
- Patient assessment and plan of care development with care team
- Receiving and placement of physician orders
- Lab draws
- Interdisciplinary communication to provide patients with the best care
- Post-care assessment and monitoring
- Sterile Technique when scrubbed in
BSN Nursing - OR Circulating RN
Banner Estrella
Phoenix, AZ
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Patient Care and Education
- Safe administration of medications
- Sterile Technique
- Receiving and placement of physician orders
- Patient Assessment and Evaluation before surgery
- Interdisciplinary communication to provide patients with the best care
- Safely position patients for surgery
- Coordination of patient care with Preop/PACU
BSN Nursing - Tele RN
Banner Estrella
Phoenix, AZ
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Patient Care and Education
- Safe administration of medications
- Patient assessment and following plan of care placed by a physician
- Receiving and placement of physician orders
- Lab draws
- Interdisciplinary communication to provide patients with the best care
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
Nursing Assistant / Radiology Tech Assistant
Banner Estrella
Phoenix, AZ
04.2016 - 09.2017
- Guided patients through pre-procedure preparation.
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
- Guided patients through registration and documentation steps before procedures
Nursing Assistant
Banner Thunderbird
Glendale, AZ
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
- Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure the patient receives appropriate diet
Patient Transporter
Banner University
Phoenix, AZ
03.2013 - 06.2014
- Respond to emergencies, such as Rapid Response and Code Blue calls, security calls, or fire alarms
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Phoenix, AZ08-2017
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
trueSkills
- EKG
- Knowledgeable of Hospital Settings and Terminology
- MS4
- Cerner Charting System
- Epic Charting System
- Sheath Removal
- Nurse Scrub
- CAPD
- Surginet
- Synapse
- Shared Leadership
Certification
- BLS / CPR (American Heart Association), 04/01/17, Present
- ACLS (American Heart Association), 04/01/17, Present
- CNA License State of Arizona, 01/01/13, 12/31/17
- BSN License (State of Arizona), 05/01/17, Present
Accomplishments
- Improved Handoff process between the OR and PACU
Affiliations
- Current Board member of Grateful Church
- Past Youth Leader for Grateful Church
Timeline
BSN Nursing - OR Circulating RN
Banner Del E Webb
11.2023 - Current
Interventional Radiology (IR) RN
Honor Health Shea
06.2022 - 08.2023
BSN Nursing - OR Circulating RN
Banner Estrella
08.2018 - 05.2022
BSN Nursing - Tele RN
Banner Estrella
09.2017 - 08.2018
Nursing Assistant / Radiology Tech Assistant
Banner Estrella
04.2016 - 09.2017
Nursing Assistant
Banner Thunderbird
06.2014 - 04.2016
Patient Transporter
Banner University
03.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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