Divine-Grace Madu
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing student with hands-on experience in various clinical settings, including psychiatric, medical-surgical, maternity, and pediatrics. Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough assessments, administer medications under supervision, and educate patients and families on care plans. Seeking a position in a new graduate residency program to apply clinical knowledge and skills in providing high-quality patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical-Surgical Nursing Student
Morristown Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Currently performing comprehensive cardiac assessments, including auscultation of heart sounds, monitoring of telemetry, and daily weight checks for heart failure patients, with precise documentation in the EHR.
- Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Administering cardiac-specific medications under the supervision of my clinical instructor, ensuring accurate documentation of dosages, times, and patient responses.
- Collaborating with my Clinical Instructor to manage post-operative cardiac patients, providing education on medication adherence, activity limitations, and lifestyle changes, and documenting all teaching efforts and patient progress.
Maternity/ Medical Surgical Nursing Student
Overlook Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for maternal and newborn patients, including fetal heart monitoring, APGAR scoring, and postoperative evaluations, ensuring thorough documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Administered pain medication to mothers under the supervision of my clinical instructor, while carefully monitoring their pain levels and responses to treatment.
- Educated mothers on postpartum and newborn care, documenting teaching sessions and ensuring patients understood breastfeeding techniques, infant care, and discharge instructions.
- Administered IV medications, including fluids and pain medications, under the supervision of my clinical instructor, while documenting dosage, time, and patient response.
- Assisted with discharge planning, providing detailed patient education on medication adherence, wound care, and activity restrictions, ensuring all instructions were documented and communicated to the interdisciplinary team
Pediatric Nursing Student
Hackensack Meridian Health
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted thorough pediatric assessments, tailored to age and development stage, for patients in the NICU, PICU, and pediatric ED, documenting findings and communicating changes promptly..
- Administered critical care medications under the supervision of my clinical instructor, closely monitoring and documenting responses in collaboration with the care team.
- Assisted with diagnostic procedures such as EEGs in the EMU, recording detailed patient data and outcomes, ensuring all records were up-to-date and accurate.
Psychiatric Nursing Student
Saint Clare's Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, focusing on mental status, mood, and behavior changes, while documenting findings accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Observed the administration of psychiatric medications, gaining insights into therapeutic effectiveness and side effects under the guidance of my clinical instructor.
- Assisted in developing care plans for patients, collaborating with the healthcare team to monitor patient progress and document treatment outcomes.
Behavioral Health Assistant
Lincoln Park Care Center
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Supported patients with behavioral health needs, assisting with daily activities, medication adherence, and emotional support in a residential care setting.
- Gained expertise in de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention, working collaboratively with the care team to manage challenging patient behaviors.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
Parsippany, NJ01.2025
Skills
- Vitals monitoring
- Task Prioritization
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Documentation
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Time Management and Organization
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Medical-Surgical Nursing Student
Morristown Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Maternity/ Medical Surgical Nursing Student
Overlook Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Pediatric Nursing Student
Hackensack Meridian Health
05.2024 - 08.2024
Psychiatric Nursing Student
Saint Clare's Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
Behavioral Health Assistant
Lincoln Park Care Center
11.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
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