Desideratus Ogbenna
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Hardworking ,dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
OBJECTIVE
Proficient and self-driven registered nurse (RN) eager to leverage clinical experience and skills in managing patient treatment plans towards new healthcare opportunities. Adaptive and hands-on learner leveraging strong multitasking skills and passion for continued personal and professional growth.. Committed to delivering best patient centered care
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pulmonary Step Down (PCU)
Aya Healthcare( Travel Agency)
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Cares for patients who are long-term ventilator dependent.
- Provide care for patients on non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (Bi-PAP, C-PAP, and A-PAP).
- Provide care for patients with lung and respiratory conditions, such as asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and lung cancer.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse, Acute Long Term Care , PRN
Select Medical
07.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Receiving admissions and/or transfers to the unit.
- Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
- Timely and accurate documentation using appropriate systems.
- Interpreting assessment/diagnostic data including labs and telemetry.
- Ensuring medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately.
- Competence in Rapid Response and code events.
- Promoting continuous quality improvement.
- Instructing and counseling patients/families
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown (PCU)
Ballad Health
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Monitor and assess patients' cardiac status.
- Monitor and document cardiac drip like amidorone, cardizem , nitro drip e.t.c
- Continually Interpret and monitor cardiac rhythms. vital signs, and cardiovascular status.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.
- Educate patients and their families about their conditions and treatments.
- Respond to cardiac emergencies and provide appropriate interventions.
- Use advanced medical equipment for patient care.
- Document patient care and progress accurately.
- Participate in patient rounds and case discussions.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort at all times.
- Assist in the transition of patients from ICU to general care.
Registered Nurse- Med / Surgical Care / Psyc Unit
Ballad Health
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Preparing patients for surgery, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing emotional support
- Monitoring and assessing patient condition after surgery, and providing post-operative care as needed
- Educating patients and their families on pre- and post-operative care and instructions
- Practicing crisis intervention and stabilization to restore a patient's psychological well-being
- Educating patients, families, and communities about mental health and emotional disorders, and teaching self-care activities
- Working with interdisciplinary teams, psychiatrists, and other behavioral health staff to design treatment plans and ensure continuity of care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05.2022
Associate of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
Federal Polythecnic Oko,
Anambra State, Nigeria 09.2015
Skills
- Empathy
- Teamwork
- Patient education
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Attention to detail
- Patient Assessment
- Documentation and Charting
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- National Institutes of Health stroke scale certification (NIH)
Additional Information
- Strong communication skills in collaborating with healthcare team members.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital procedures and protocols.
- Educated patients on self-care and healthy living practices.
- Developed and implemented care plans for patients with chronic illnesses.
- Provided direct patient care and medication management as a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting.
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pulmonary Step Down (PCU)
Aya Healthcare( Travel Agency)
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Acute Long Term Care , PRN
Select Medical
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown (PCU)
Ballad Health
08.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse- Med / Surgical Care / Psyc Unit
Ballad Health
06.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Associate of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
Federal Polythecnic Oko,
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- National Institutes of Health stroke scale certification (NIH)
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