Chinyere Aka
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience across hospital, convalescent, and home health settings. Skilled in-patient admissions, treatment planning, and medication administration, with proven leadership abilities as a supervisor. Equipped with strong clinical skills, including wound care, tracheostomy care, and patient education, while maintaining calm under pressure. Seeking to leverage my expertise in patient care and advanced certifications, including ACLS and BLS, to contribute effectively within a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
09.2022 - Current
- Admission of patients, transfer and discharge of patients
- Development, implement and evaluation of programs of care
- Administer prescribed medications, adjusting based on need of treatment
Registered Nurse
Kindred South Bay Hospital
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Initial evaluation of patients to determine their needs for treatment
- Admission of new patient, transfer, and discharge patients
- Assessing the physical care need of patients
- Development, implementation, and evaluation of programs of care
- Educating patients and family members on treatment
Registered Nurse Supervisor
California Post-Acute
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Initial evaluation of patients to determine their needs for treatment
- Admission of patients, transfer, and discharge of patients
- Assisting in the supervision of license vocational nurses
- Supporting with serve patients and enduring illness
- Administers and monitors treatment regimens
Registered Nurse
View Park Convalescent
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Initial evaluation of patients to determine their needs for treatment
- Admission of patients, transfer, and discharge of patients
- Assisting in the supervision of license vocational nurses
- Supporting with serve patients and enduring illness
- Administers and monitors treatment regimens
Registered Nurse
Las Flores Convalescent Hospital
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Initial evaluation of patients to determine their needs for treatment
- Admission of patients, transfer, and discharge of patients
- Assisting in the supervision of license vocational nurses
- Supporting with serve patients and enduring illness
- Administers and monitors treatment regimens
License Vocational Nurse
Century Villa
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Responsible for medication administration, charting, and documentation of patient care
- Monitor patient's blood sugar and provide insulin when necessary
- Collaborate with RNs and Doctors on patient conditions
- Obtain specimen for lab collection and report abnormal lab values to the doctor
- Monitor patients for adverse reaction after medication administration
License Vocational Nurse
Spirit Home Health Agency
05.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided 1-on-1 care for patients with tracheostomy and suctioning
- Assisted with patient's wound care
- Measure patients' vital signs
- Empathized with patients, expressed compassion for their situation and demonstrated care
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
08.2024
Associate of Nursing -
East Los Angeles College
05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Science
University of Nigeria
05.1992
Skills
- Proficient in monitoring and recording vital signs
- Knowledgeable in pharmacology and medication administration
- Experienced in patient collections and data management
- Skilled in life support and emergency response
- Competent in performing capillary blood glucose testing
- Expertise in wound care and management
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Highly organized
- Cooperative
- Adaptable
- Proficient in using office equipment
- Skilled in utilizing Pyxis and Omnicell systems
- Experienced with Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) systems
- Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure
- Quick and effective in responding to challenging situations
- Capable of balancing administrative responsibilities with clinical care
Certification
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
California Post-Acute
02.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Kindred South Bay Hospital
12.2020 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
View Park Convalescent
12.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Las Flores Convalescent Hospital
12.2019 - 12.2020
License Vocational Nurse
Century Villa
01.2018 - 02.2020
License Vocational Nurse
Spirit Home Health Agency
05.2010 - 01.2012
Associate of Nursing -
East Los Angeles College
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Science
University of Nigeria
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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