- Advocacy Campaigns
- Environmental Stewardship
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Cooking
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
Dorcas Ayodele
Irvington,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in patient management, medication administration, and clinical assessments. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and compassionate education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Joseph's Healthcare System
Paterson, NJ
07.2018 - Current
- Administered comprehensive patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care strategies for diverse patient populations and for oncology patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting self-care and preventive measures post-discharge.
- Monitored vital signs and medical conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Administered chemotherapy and other medications, ensuring safety and compliance with protocols.
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing training on oncology best practices and patient management techniques.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, and discharge planning activities in electronic medical records systems.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Assisted physicians in performing bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures for diagnostic purposes or therapeutic interventions.
- Educated patients and their families about cancer diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management strategies, and available support resources.
- Monitored patients closely for side effects and complications related to cancer treatments, intervening promptly when necessary to manage symptoms effectively.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of cancer treatment advancements.
Registered Nurse
Alaris Health
Orange, NJ
09.2016 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Led staff training sessions on new protocols, enhancing team competency in delivering effective patient care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved patient outcomes and streamlined nursing workflows throughout the unit.
- Evaluated nursing processes, identifying areas for improvement, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and quality of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
Cedar Grove, NJ
04.2013 - 06.2016
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ01-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Essex County College
Newark, NJ05-2016
High School Diploma -
Talent Link Comp. High School
Nigeria06-2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
- Care plan development
- Patient managements
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to 6-7 patients in medical surgical/oncology environment.
Certification
BLS
ACLS
ONS
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Joseph's Healthcare System
07.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Alaris Health
09.2016 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
04.2013 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Essex County College
High School Diploma -
Talent Link Comp. High School