Chineze Oguonu
MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Passionate new graduate Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of nursing experience, including 5 years as an ICU RN, delivering patient-centered care across diverse communities. Equipped to excel in acute settings with advanced training, strong problem-solving, skills and proven adaptability. Eager to join a collaborative team to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6058
6058
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Westways Staffing Services
06.2018 - Current
- Thrived in high-stakes ICU environments across a diverse network of hospitals nationwide, delivering expert critical care with advanced interventions like synchronized cardioversion, CRRT, and life-support management while adapting seamlessly to telemetry, med-surg, and PACU settings.
- Improved patient outcomes through meticulous management of ventilators, vasopressors, continuous dialysis, and advanced airway support, ensuring stability in critical conditions and fostering swift post-surgical recoveries.
- Strengthened care coordination by mastering multiple charting systems—EPIC, Cerner, AllScripts, and Meditech—while advocating for patients through compassionate communication with families and interdisciplinary teams..
Teaching Assistant
UCLA
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Supported undergraduate and graduate nursing students by facilitating exam preparation, proctoring examinations, and facilitating Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE), offering constructive feedback to enhance their clinical and academic performance.
- Assisted the lead professor in classroom and skills lab settings by delivering clear instruction on advanced nursing concepts like critical care assessments, while helping coordinate hands-on labs to ensure students developed practical skills.
- Managed interactive Zoom classes and exam review sessions, clarifying complex concepts to help students understand key material and prepare for advanced nursing practice.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Beverly Hospital
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Critical care delivery for patients requiring advanced interventions,including intra-aortic balloon pumps and Impella devices to ensure optimal outcomes in a high-acuity hospital setting.
- Supported a quality improvement initiative for CAUTI prevention, implementing evidence-based protocols to enhance patient safety and reduce infection risks through diligent catheter care and team collaboration.
- Managed culturally diverse patient populations, tailoring care plans to improve compliance and outcomes in transient travel nurse roles.
- Mentored junior RNs with hands-on mentorship in critical care best practices, sharpening their skills and reinforcing my own teaching abilities essential for patient education as an NP.
Registered Nurse
Medical International Support Services (MEDISS)
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Organized interactive First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training sessions for healthcare professionals, boosting their emergency response capabilities.
- Led hands-on skills training, scenario-based assessments, and certification evaluations, refining practical expertise among diverse trainees.
- Ensured adherence to AHA guidelines and updated content per the latest resuscitation science
- Coordinated education for interdisciplinary teams—nurses, physicians, and first responders—on emergency response best practices, promoting a collaborative approach to patient care.
Registered Nurse
Clinix Health Care LTD
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Performed ECGs, cardiac stress tests, and pulmonary function tests with precision at a renowned diagnostic center in Nigeria, ensuring reliable results in a high-demand environment.
- Conducted thorough pre- and post-procedure assessments to ensure patient safety and enhance imaging outcomes.
- Contributed to nursing procedure improvements at a leading Nigerian diagnostic hub, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient comfort through thoughtful care adjustments.
Pediatric ER Nurse
Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)
05.2013 - 04.2014
- Spearheaded life-saving emergency care for 20+ critically ill pediatric patients per shift in a fast-paced, high-volume trauma center, ensuring rapid stabilization and recovery.
- Mastered advanced pediatric interventions, including airway management, AED/manual defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and transcutaneous pacing, to restore stability in critical cases.
- Thrived in high-stakes triage and crisis management, prioritizing care for acute pediatric cases and reducing delays in treatment during peak hours.
Education
Master of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los AngelesBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMRegistered Nurse Certification - Nursing
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Lagos, NigeriaSkills
- Advanced patient assessment
- Clinical management
- Organizational skills
- Ventilator management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Patient education
- Advocacy
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Leadership
Certification
Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Practicum Experience
- Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Spring 2024, Assisted in the management of life-threatening conditions in post-operative SICU patients.
- General & Bariatric Surgery, Fall 2023 & Winter 2024, Provided comprehensive pre- and post-operative management for patients.
- Liver Transplant Unit, Winter 2023, Delivered advanced care for transplant and end-stage liver disease patients.
- Interventional Radiology, Summer & Fall 2023, Assessed and managed patients pre- and post-radiologic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
UCLA
09.2022 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Beverly Hospital
09.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Westways Staffing Services
06.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medical International Support Services (MEDISS)
06.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse
Clinix Health Care LTD
05.2014 - 06.2015
Pediatric ER Nurse
Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)
05.2013 - 04.2014
Master of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Registered Nurse Certification - Nursing
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
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