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Chinwe Ezennaya

Carrollton,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Sandylake Rehab Care Center
2023.03 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.

LVN Charge Nurse

Sandylake Rehab Care Center
2016.08 - 2023.03
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.

LVN Charge Nurse

San Remo Rehabilitation Center
2014.05 - 2016.08
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
  • Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Care Hope College
Jupiter, FL
10.2022

LVN - Nursing

Cephas Center For Health Sciences
Dallas, TX
04.2013

Skills

  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • EMR Systems
  • Seizure Management
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care, Long-Term Care
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care, Tracheostomy Care,Feeding Pumps Understanding
  • Postpartum care
  • Disease Management Programs
  • Diabetes and Nutrition Education, Insulin Medication
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Wound Care

Timeline

RN

Sandylake Rehab Care Center
2023.03 - Current

LVN Charge Nurse

Sandylake Rehab Care Center
2016.08 - 2023.03

LVN Charge Nurse

San Remo Rehabilitation Center
2014.05 - 2016.08

Associate of Science - Nursing

Care Hope College

LVN - Nursing

Cephas Center For Health Sciences
Chinwe Ezennaya