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DR Sylvia Terry-Ucheagwu ANP-C

ADULT NURSE PRACTITIONER
JERSEY CITY,New Jersey

Summary

Dependable and skilled Registered Nurse now a Nurse practitioner bringing proven clinical abilities, knowledge, and judgment. Delivers quality, cost-effective care with deep compassion and good understanding of nursing process. Expertly handles all facets of treatment delivery for medical surgical, emergency room patient's, Versed in EMR charting such as EPIC, SONAR,MEDTECH, AMAZINGCHART, HORIZONCLINICALS,POINTCLICKCARE, WELL SKY , TRIMED infection prevention, and Joint Commission standards. Attentive Healthcare professional with 21years of experience diagnosing and managing diverse patient conditions. Facilitates diagnostic testing to inform treatment. Prescribes appropriate medications or treatments and educates patients on disease prevention. Skillfully oversees healthcare programs and foster advancements in care. Highly trained advanced nursing professionalwith strengths in assessment, diagnostics, and patient education.Offers history of success in handling needs of patients and elevating overall standards of care. Analytical and detail-oriented in reviewing histories to build successful treatment plans. Patient-focused Nurse practitioner bringing expertise in routine care such as suturing and immunization. Partnerswellwith physicians, nurses, to deliver high-quality healthcare to patients. Highly trained in examinations and interpreting laboratory results.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adult Nurse Practitioner

CURIS PARTNERS
White Plains, NY
01.2024 - Current
  • Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Performed examinations on patients and asked thorough questions to best determine medical conditions and illnesses.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
  • Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
  • Reviewed lab test results.
  • Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
  • Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
  • Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
  • Reviewed physician-ordered tests and medications with patients, family members and caregivers.
  • Suggested physical therapy, inhalers, nebulizers and other treatments to relieve chronic health conditions.
  • Visited approximately 12 patients at home each day, performed physical exams and took health histories.
  • Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
  • Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Adult Nurse Practitioner

TAPESTRY HEALTH@MMW NY
New York, NY
02.2021 - 01.2024
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
  • Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
  • Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
  • Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff.
  • Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
  • Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
  • Provided comprehensive primary care to adult patients, including physical examinations, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.

Assistant Director of Nursing

CareOne @ Morristown
Morristown, NJ
02.2020 - 02.2022
  • Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to promote patient safety and quality care outcomes.
  • Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.

RN Staff Nurse

JERSEYCITYMEDICALCENTER TRAUMA HOSPITA
Jersey City, NJ
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
  • Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
  • Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
  • Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
  • Replenished office supplies, placing new orders for restocking to maintain inventory.
  • Reviewed documents and obtained additional information to complete accurate paperwork and avoid delays.
  • Created memos, letters and other documents, fostering internal and external communication.

RN Staff Nurse

Hackensackmeridian at JFK EDISON - NJ
Edison, NJ
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.

Select Specialty

Select Specialty
Rochelle Park, NJ
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Prepared employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
  • Supported human resources, controlling resume flow within applicant tracking system.
  • Implemented employee engagement and development activities, presentations and training to maximize productivity and unite workforce.

RN, Emergency Department

Christ Hospital
Jersey City, NJ
12.2005 - 01.2014
  • Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

Ass Director of Nursing

CFG Health at middlessex county corrections
MIDDLESSEX , NJ
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
  • Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
  • Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
  • Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.

Charge Nurse Manager

golden gate rehab
Staten Island, NY
01.2003 - 11.2005
  • Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
  • Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
  • Managed performance of-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.

Agency Nurse

NURSING 24 /7 @ BELLEVUE HOSPITAL
MANHATTHAN, NY
05.2022 - Current
  • Administered individualized nursing care, applying simple and complex techniques and processes specific to needs of patient.
  • Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
  • Assessed patients by observing symptoms and collecting history and physical information to report to treatment team.
  • Implemented range of equipment, medicines and life-saving modalities to achieve expected outcomes.

Medical Office Administrator

URBAN MEDICAL CENTER
Jersey City, NJ
01.2010 - Current
  • Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
  • Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
  • Suggested physical therapy, inhalers, nebulizers and other treatments to relieve chronic health conditions.
  • Visited approximatel 10 patients at home each day, performed physical exams and took health histories.
  • Reviewed lab test results.
  • Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
  • Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
  • Maintained consistent patient confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA protocols by using encryption software.
  • Provided exceptional patient experience through friendly and compassionate communications.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Doctor Nursing Practice

Aspen University
Phoenix, ARIZONIA
08.2023

Master of Science - Nursing

Saint Peters University
Master's Degree In NURSING
12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ
12.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

ANTIGUA STATE COLLEGE
ST JOHNS ANTIGUA
10.2000

Skills

  • Disease prevention
  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • Acute and chronic health issues
  • Physician support
  • Patient-centered care
  • Prescription refills
  • Geriatric treatment
  • Laceration repair
  • Preventive Care
  • Lab result evaluation

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • ACLS Certification
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner new york state[NYSED]
  • AANP board certification eligible
  • ANCC board certification eligible

Professional Affiliations

  • Member American Association of Nurse practitioners
  • Member American Nurses Association
  • Member National Society of leadership and Success (NSLS)
  • Member Sigma Global Nursing Excellence

Timeline

Adult Nurse Practitioner

CURIS PARTNERS
01.2024 - Current

Agency Nurse

NURSING 24 /7 @ BELLEVUE HOSPITAL
05.2022 - Current

Adult Nurse Practitioner

TAPESTRY HEALTH@MMW NY
02.2021 - 01.2024

RN Staff Nurse

JERSEYCITYMEDICALCENTER TRAUMA HOSPITA
01.2021 - 11.2021

Assistant Director of Nursing

CareOne @ Morristown
02.2020 - 02.2022

RN Staff Nurse

Hackensackmeridian at JFK EDISON - NJ
01.2016 - 01.2021

Select Specialty

Select Specialty
01.2014 - 01.2021

Medical Office Administrator

URBAN MEDICAL CENTER
01.2010 - Current

Ass Director of Nursing

CFG Health at middlessex county corrections
01.2008 - 01.2012

RN, Emergency Department

Christ Hospital
12.2005 - 01.2014

Charge Nurse Manager

golden gate rehab
01.2003 - 11.2005

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Doctor Nursing Practice

Aspen University

Master of Science - Nursing

Saint Peters University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Peter's University

Associate of Science - Nursing

ANTIGUA STATE COLLEGE

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