Eberechukwu Ezugwu
Ghent Healthcare and Rehab
Chesapeake,VA
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, BSN, MSN(Assistant Director of Nursing)
3 Years 2 Months- Administered medication and treatments as prescribed for inmate patients.
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly, providing necessary interventions.
- Trained junior nursing staff on protocols and emergency procedures.
- Assessed and prioritized patient requests for medical attention during sick calls.
- Advocated for patient needs during care meetings, influencing decision-making to improve outcomes and satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes through coordinated care plans and communication strategies.
- Monitored staff performance and provided constructive feedback to foster professional development and improve service delivery.
- Facilitated regular staff meetings to address concerns, share updates, and promote a culture of open communication among team members.
- Established protocols for crisis management, ensuring preparedness and effective response during emergency situations in the facility.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Assisted in budget management, optimizing resource allocation to maximize patient care quality without compromising fiscal responsibility.
- Communicated with members of medical staff and department heads during weekly update meetings.
Nurse Supervisor(Weekend Shift-Part Time))
2 Years 5 Months- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with the CMS guidelines.
- Coordinated residents' care plans, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare teams.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that elevated residents' satisfaction and care outcomes.
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff(including RNs, LPNsand CNAs) to improve performance.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster professional development among staff.
RN,BSN, MSN(Charge Nurse)
4 Years 1 Month- Administered medications and monitored response of patients with different heart issues such as high blood pressure, tachycardia, bradycardia, CHF.
- Managed patients with cardiac such as hypertension, hypotension, heart failure, A-Fib, VTach, SVT.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Assisted in cardiac monitoring, interpreting vital signs, and recognizing abnormal findings.
RN, BSN, MSN (Charge Nurse)
3 Years 5 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in psychiatric settings.
- Educated patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Conducted mental health assessments, crisis interventions and monitoring patients for adverse effects of Psychotropic meds such as tardive dyskinesia.
RN, BSN, MSN
7 Years 7 Months- Provided patient care in orthopedic surgical units.
- Assisted in preoperative and postoperative patient assessments.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs effectively.
- Educated patients on recovery protocols and rehabilitation exercises.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care plans.
- Managed wound care and dressing changes for surgical patients.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Surgical Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Sciences
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Commonwealth of Virginia - 0001290582
- Registered Nurse, Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria - 136763
- BLS - September, 2027
Timeline
Nurse Supervisor(Weekend Shift-Part Time))
Ghent Healthcare and Rehab
03.2024 - CurrentRead More
RN, BSN, MSN(Assistant Director of Nursing)
Indian Creek Correctional Center
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
RN, BSN, MSN (Charge Nurse)
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute
01.2020 - 06.2023Read More
RN,BSN, MSN(Charge Nurse)
Sovah Health - Danville
10.2019 - 11.2023Read More
RN, BSN, MSN
National Orthopaedic Hosp Enugu Nigeria
12.2011 - 07.2019Read More
University of Nigeria
Associate of Science from Registered Nurse
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University of Nigeria Nsukka
Bachelor of Science from Nursing Sciences
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University of Nigeria
Master of Science from Medical Surgical Nursing
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