Chinyere Dike
Port Jefferson Station,NY
Summary
Compassionate RN diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Patient-oriented nursing professional with 5+ years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in bed side settings. Fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Need Nurse (RN)
OPWDD
Ridge, NY
09.2022 - Current
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on patient progress which were presented at weekly staff meetings.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
RN Floor Nurse
Quantum Rehabilitation and Nursing
Middle Island, NY
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
LPN Field Nurse
Woodhaven Nursing Home
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
LPN, Private Duty
Serene Home Nursing Agency
Patchogue, NY
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY08-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY04.2022
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Samples Collection
- Patient Triaging
- Patient Charting
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Educating Families
- Assisting Physicians
- Counting Narcotics
- Medication Administration
- Team Building
- Vital Signs Recording
- Decision Making
- Care Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Taking Vitals
- Diabetes Management
- Monitoring Vital Signs
Timeline
Special Need Nurse (RN)
OPWDD
09.2022 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Quantum Rehabilitation and Nursing
05.2022 - 06.2023
LPN, Private Duty
Serene Home Nursing Agency
07.2019 - 02.2021
LPN Field Nurse
Woodhaven Nursing Home
04.2019 - 09.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Empire State College
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