Chioma Oguguom
West Valley,UT
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2023 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care to patients experiencing acute mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and suicidal ideation.
- Perform mental status assessments and monitor patient safety, behavior, and treatment response.
- Administer psychiatric medications and evaluate for therapeutic effects and side effects.
- Utilize therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to support patients in crisis.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Document patient assessments and progress in electronic medical records.
Nurse Apprentice
Intermountain Healthcare
Murray, UT
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Treated patients en route to hospitals or at disaster site triage centers.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Primary Children's Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations. Used mobility devices to transport patients.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Intermountain Healthcare
Murray, UT
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN's informed of changes.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Wentworth at the Meadows
Saint George, UT
09.2019 - 08.2020
- I helped take care of the residents daily activities.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Compiled with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Salvation Army
Estes Park, CO
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Take the vital signs of my patients.
- Help give first aid to an injured patient while attending to their needs by being a compassionate listener.
- Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Compiled with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Custodian
Custodian Dixie State University
Saint George, UT
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Cleaned offices of professors by cleaning classroom, vacuuming, and restroom through multitasking.
- Completed routine maintenance checks and notifying management of any needed repairs.
- Kept janitorial closets clean and organized.
- Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
- Collected, sorted and transported recyclable materials.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up any trash.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Joyce University
Draper, UT12-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Joyce University
Draper, UT04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dixie State University
St. George, UT05.2020
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma
Nigeria01.2017
Skills
- Feeding assistance expert
- Trustworthy companion
- Compassionate
- Bathing
- Patient Care
- Documenting Behaviors
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Recording Vital Signs
- Transporting patients
- Wound care specialist
- Patient-focused care
- Responding to emergencies
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant 2018
- Nurse Apprentice License 2022
- Licensed Registered Nurse 2023
LANGUAGES
Igbo, Intermediate
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
Nurse Apprentice
Intermountain Healthcare
07.2021 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Primary Children's Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Intermountain Healthcare
12.2020 - 04.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Wentworth at the Meadows
09.2019 - 08.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Salvation Army
05.2019 - 07.2019
Custodian
Custodian Dixie State University
01.2018 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Joyce University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dixie State University
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Joyce University