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
03.2023 - 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
08.2016 - 03.2023
- 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
05.2014 - 08.2016
- 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, FL10.2022
LVN - Nursing
Cephas Center For Health Sciences
Dallas, TX04.2013
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
03.2023 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Sandylake Rehab Care Center
08.2016 - 03.2023
LVN Charge Nurse
San Remo Rehabilitation Center
05.2014 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Care Hope College
LVN - Nursing
Cephas Center For Health Sciences
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