Chinenye Njoku
Lindenwood,NJ
Summary
Professional with strong expertise in behavioral health nursing. Skilled in patient assessment, crisis intervention, and developing individualized care plans. Highly collaborative team player focused on achieving positive outcomes and adaptable to changing needs. Reliable, compassionate, and adept at managing complex patient cases with sensitivity and professionalism.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Virtua Health System
06.2019 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans that incorporated evidence-based practices and considered each patient''s unique needs.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on topics such as stress management, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and problem-solving skills.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
Registered Nurse
Laurel Oak Care and Rehab Center
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Mental Health Technician
Lourdes Medical Center
11.2005 - 10.2016
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern University
PA05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Madonna University
Okija, Anambra State, Nigeria08-2004
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Mental health evaluation
- Anxiety management
- Stress reduction techniques
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Virtua Health System
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
01.2017 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Laurel Oak Care and Rehab Center
01.2017 - 07.2017
Mental Health Technician
Lourdes Medical Center
11.2005 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Madonna University
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