Chinyere Onyioha
Reseda,CA
Summary
Dynamic LVN Travel Nurse with extensive experience at AMN Health Care, excelling in patient advocacy and quality assurance. Proven ability to enhance care outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and effective problem-solving. Skilled in telehealth services and committed to continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering positive patient relationships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Travel Nurse
AMN Health Care and Nursefinders
San Diego, CA
01.2020 - Current
- As a contract nurse, I have worked at Kaiser Permanente, Providence Hospital, Tenet High Desert, and Torrance Memorial.
- As a travel nurse, I am experienced in providing patient care and working as part of the healthcare team in various departments to address staffing shortages.
- My extensive background includes working in home health, hospice, acute and subacute care, ambulatory care, triaging, geriatrics, outpatient and inpatient settings, and medical-surgical environments.
- Conducted telehealth visits, providing remote support and monitoring.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Maintained professional relationships with healthcare staff members while working effectively within an interdisciplinary team setting.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
Quality Assurance Nurse
Irving residential Services
Reseda, CA
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Updated and maintained documentation related to quality assurance processes, procedures, and reports to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for improving patient care quality.
- Trained and mentored, enhancing their skills, care staff knowledge in quality standards, and best practices.
- Facilitated regular quality reviews with senior management, providing insights and recommendations for quality improvement.
- Troubleshot care plan issues and fixed problems.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Performed periodic audits of patient charts to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Quality Assurance Nurse
Scepter Health and Rehab
Snellville, GA
03.2018 - 07.2020
- My primary goal was to ensure that every patient received the best possible care at Scepter Health and Rehab.
- Ensured that medical staff was adhering to established protocols and procedures related to patient safety and quality assurance.
- Reviewed incident reports generated by nursing personnel concerning potential violations of protocol or procedure.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Monitored patient outcomes and developed strategies for improving processes and services based on findings.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Investigated complaints from patients or their families regarding perceived lapses in quality of care received.
- Provided feedback on performance reviews conducted by supervisors relating to employee competency when it comes to delivering quality care.
- Performed regular audits of medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient care activities and reported any discrepancies to the supervisor.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
National University
La Jolla, CA02-2023
Bachelors - public health administration-Emphasis in Healthcare quality and patient safety
National University
Los Angeles, CA09.2020
License Vocational Nursing - Emphasis in Patient Care
CNI
City of Orange, CA11.2006
Skills
- Excellent people skills
- Quality assurance
- Electronic health records
- Telehealth services
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient advocacy
- Continuous improvement
- Timely work performance
- Stress management
- Outstanding writing skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Critical thinking
Certification
- FEMA: National incident Management system, #IS-00700.b, 2020
- CDC Train: Infection Control and Prevention program, 2020
- Uni of Albany: Quality Improvement and team development, 2020
- School of Public Health: Performance management and measurement, 2023
References
Available upon request.
Personal Information
Title: Charge Nurse
Leadership Experience
I am unwaveringly committed to patients and their families, possessing perseverance and a humble mindset. I excel in conflict resolution, demonstrate empathy and professional communication, and possess strong clinical skills. Moreover, I am dedicated to evidence-based practice.
Accomplishments
I was awarded the spirit of Detroit by the Detroit city council and mayor for the fight against HIV in the underserved communities and in Africa.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Nurse
Irving residential Services
02.2021 - 01.2023
LVN Travel Nurse
AMN Health Care and Nursefinders
01.2020 - Current
Quality Assurance Nurse
Scepter Health and Rehab
03.2018 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
National University
Bachelors - public health administration-Emphasis in Healthcare quality and patient safety
National University
License Vocational Nursing - Emphasis in Patient Care
CNI
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