Chizoba Azalam
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 5 years of experience and 10 years as a certified nursing assistant. Charge Nurse who love to precept new graduates and student nurses that are new to the profession. Background in Neuro unit, Orthopedic care, Med-Surgical nursing, Medical- Oncology, Acute Care Surgery, Progressive care unit, Geriatric care, Alzheimer’s care unit, Rehabilitation center, mental health, Student health, and hospice care. Self-motivated professional committed to providing quality patient care, flexible, service-focused, and easily adaptable to new challenges. A team player, compassionate, and time management with technical and communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
St Francis Medical Center
03.2020 - 02.2022
Local Contract at Southside Regional Center
Bon Secours Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Work in Neuro/Tele Unit.
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
Central Virginia VA Health System
02.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Nurse Aide
St Francis Medical Center
05.2017 - 02.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2009 - 12.2019
- Monitor, bathed, groomed, changed bedding, and performed bowel and bladder care
- Collaborate and report changes to the Registered nurse
- Took vital signs, and acute checks, and performed walking activities for surgical patients
- Provided nursing assistant care to 18 residents in 120-bed long-term care facilities with the supervision of a registered nurse.
Certified Nurse Aide
Beth Sholom Reharb
08.2012 - 04.2017
Certified Nurse Aide
Beaufont Health Care
08.2009 - 07.2012
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Richmond, Virginia12.2019
Pre-Nursing Courses -
J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, Virginia06.2015
Nursing Assistant Program -
Professional School
Richmond, Virginia01.2009
Skills
- Leadership
- Patient safety
- Clinical care and judgement
- Clinical documentation
- Effective communication
- Passionate and energetic registered nurse with over five years of experience Specialized in Neuro, PCU, Cardiac, Med-surg and mental health, including administration of IVs and monitoring neurological activity
Certification
Clinical Orientation, 215, Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Organizations
Bon Secours Memorial College Alumni
Volunteercommunityservice
Moms and Me Food Drive, November 2020
Licensurecertificate
- Registered Nurse, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 02/2020
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 12/2015
- Nursing Assistant Program, Professional School, 01/2009
Awards
- Dean’s list, J Sergeant Reynolds Community College, Fall 2011.
- Fall and Risk Prevention, Medical-Surgical Unit, St. Francis Medical Center, Winter 2020.
Timeline
Local Contract at Southside Regional Center
Bon Secours Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
Central Virginia VA Health System
02.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
St Francis Medical Center
03.2020 - 02.2022
Certified Nurse Aide
St Francis Medical Center
05.2017 - 02.2020
Certified Nurse Aide
Beth Sholom Reharb
08.2012 - 04.2017
Certified Nurse Aide
Beaufont Health Care
08.2009 - 07.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2009 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Pre-Nursing Courses -
J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College
Nursing Assistant Program -
Professional School
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