CORNELIUS TIKU
Grovetown,GA
Summary
Caring, hardworking, and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than five years of Dialysis experience medical-surgical unit, long-term acute care, LTC, SNF, Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with emergencies and kidney disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to chronic patient populations. Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse -Charge nurse
American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.
Augusta, GA
09.2017 - Current
- Implemented dialysis treatments on patients with permanent fistulas, grafts, and catheters
- Developed and implement patient care plans
- Administered medications and intravenous solutions
- Perform assessments of patient before dialysis treatment
- Observed activities of staff and made recommendations to supervisor for improvement in the quality and effectiveness of patient care
- Assist in the training of new staff members
Registered Nurse - charge nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Ag & Co. Kgaa
Augusta, GA
05.2016 - 09.2022
- Implemented dialysis treatments on patients with permanent fistulas, grafts, and catheters
- Develop and implement patient care plans
- Administered medications and intravenous solutions
- Perform assessments of patient before dialysis treatment
- Observed activities of staff and made recommendations to supervisor for improvement in the quality and effectiveness of patient care
- Assist in the training of new staff members
REGISTERED NURSE -LTC/MED-SURG
CHARLIE NORWOOD VA MEDICAL CENTER
Augusta, Georgia
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
- Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sanford Health
Fargo, ND
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit
Registered Nurse- Supervisor
Vibra Hospital
West Fargo, ND
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
- Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit
Nurse supervisor
LINCOLN-CRAWFORD NURSING HOME
, Ohio
08.2014 - 08.2014
- Maintaining and restoring health of resident patients
- Acting as a main point of contact between residents and their families
- Addressing and preventing concerns from family members
- Assists in developing, implementing and making adjustments to patient care plans as needed
- Supervises, counsels, and provides discipline, when necessary, to nurse staff to ensure the highest quality care possible
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Aspen University
Denver, CO11.2020
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Cincinnati, OH06.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Cincinnati Health Institute
Cincinnati, OH08.2009
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Unit administration
- Preparing for procedures
- Vascular care understanding
- Patient discharge
- SBAR communication
- Infection control protocols
- Patient care coordination
- Insurance verification
- HIPAA regulations
- Emergency procedures
- Clinical operations
- Regulatory compliance
- Operational improvements
- Compliance monitoring
- Internal auditing
- Quality management systems
- Corrective actions
- Documentation control
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE -LTC/MED-SURG
CHARLIE NORWOOD VA MEDICAL CENTER
05.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse -Charge nurse
American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.
09.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse - charge nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Ag & Co. Kgaa
05.2016 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse- Supervisor
Vibra Hospital
10.2014 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sanford Health
09.2014 - 09.2015
Nurse supervisor
LINCOLN-CRAWFORD NURSING HOME
08.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Aspen University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Cincinnati Health Institute
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