DEBORAH IHEANACHO
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in leadership, patient assessment, treatment planning, chronic care, and infection control. Committed to delivering high-quality care and enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration, critical thinking, and health education in a diverse environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Geo Group Inc
LOVEJOY, , GA
02.2008 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses within correctional facilities.
- Responded to medical emergencies, performing triage and providing basic life support.
- Conducted health assessments and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive patient care plans.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management strategies.
- Collected lab specimens while ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and results.
- Ensured compliance with professional standards and state regulations for healthcare services.
Registered Nurse
Healthcare Staffing Inc.
Griffin, Georgia
02.2015 - 11.2017
- Assessed clinical situations quickly and utilized critical thinking to inform nursing care decisions.
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients with mental health issues.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients experiencing mental health crises through collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with healthcare provider guidelines.
- Oversaw patient admissions and discharges, ensuring all related paperwork was completed accurately.
- Collaborated with health groups to design and implement rehabilitative programs that enhance patient mental health outcomes.
Registered Nurse
CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATE
Atlanta, Georgia
05.1996 - 08.2015
- RN Charge Nurse.
- Assisted in the coordination of medical and mental healthcare services within correctional facilities.
- Assist with intake, triage, urgent care, and discharge assessment.
- Administered medications, sick call, chronic care, infirmary care, and other treatments to patients with diverse healthcare needs.
- Physical assessment, counseling, and treatment for patients on drug treatment programs.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Atlanta, Georgia
10.1995 - 11.2010
- Provide care as a travel registered nurse at different hospitals and nursing facilities in Georgia.
- Work as a home health nurse to render diverse care to patients at different locations, including medications, wound care, tracheostomy, respirator, and oncology care.
- Provide public health immunizations and occupational care at different locations in Georgia.
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
07.1997 - 06.2000
- Utilize critical thinking skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Access IV ports, administer medication, IV fluids, blood transfusions, dressing, and other patient care procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs and LPNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Pre- and post-patient care, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
Registered Nurse
St Marys Joint Hospital
AMAIGBO, , NIGERIA
10.1993 - 07.1994
- Operating/Recovery room nurse.
- Assist other team members in pre- and post-operative care of patients.
- Assist the doctor as a circulating nurse during surgery.
- Perform a minor incision and drainage, suture removal, and surgical dressing change.
- Assist with surgical equipment preparation in the central sterile supply department.
- Perform nursing duties, intake, and admissions in the mental health and forensic departments as needed.
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
04.2003 - 2006
- Render care to high-risk pre- and post-OB/GYN patients.
- Care for women, oncology, and urgent care clinic.
- Work with women in the ambulatory surgery unit as a pre- and post-operative nurse. Also, a recovery and operating room circulating nurse.
- Assess, monitor vital signs, and provide assistance with medical procedures.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, heparin, blood transfusions, and other treatments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare teams to facilitate patient admission, discharge, and referral to community resources for patient safety.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
SCHOOL OF NURSING
AMAIGBO, IMO STATE NIGERIA10-1992
Skills
- Patient assessment and treatment planning
- Healthcare collaboration and communication
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Infection control and prevention
- Health education and promotion
- Electronic health records management
- Chronic disease management strategies
- Direct patient care techniques
- Home health care services
- Intravenous therapy administration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Healthcare Staffing Inc.
02.2015 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse
Geo Group Inc
02.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
04.2003 - 2006
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
07.1997 - 06.2000
Registered Nurse
CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATE
05.1996 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
10.1995 - 11.2010
Registered Nurse
St Marys Joint Hospital
10.1993 - 07.1994
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
SCHOOL OF NURSING