DIANE EHIGIE
Newark,NJ
Summary
Diligent RN/Critical Care Nurse with 17years of working background, enhancing patient outcomes through expert collaboration in critical care units. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and compassion, significantly reducing medication errors. Skilled in intravenous therapy and patient education, fostering interdisciplinary teamwork for improved health recovery. Expertise in performing diagnostic procedures including ECG and catheterizations, excellent work ethics and commendable interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/cardiac Unit
Mountainside Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered cardiac medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) Analysis and cardiac monitoring.
- managed and monitored up to 6 telemetry patient per shift, consistently achieving telemetry compliances rate of 95% or higher.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for patient with complex cardiac conditions, resulting in 15% reduction in the length of hospital stay.
- provided education and support to patients and families, resulting in improved patient satisfaction scores.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN, Critical Care (NEURO-MEDICAL UNIT
University Teaching Hospital
03.2011 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
03.2007 - 01.2011
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Implemented identified treatment plans for patients to maintain stable conditions and achieve reasonable improvements.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in [Type] critical care units.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
OKADA BENIN, NIGERIA11.2007
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Team Collaboration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Telemetry monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient education and counseling
- Electronic Medical Records
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
- REGISTERED NURSE(RN)
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT(BLS)
- INTRAVENOUS THERAPY
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/cardiac Unit
Mountainside Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
RN, Critical Care (NEURO-MEDICAL UNIT
University Teaching Hospital
03.2011 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
03.2007 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
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