Ehijator Idiafehi RN, BSN
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality care to patients. I pride myself on my ability to advocate for patients, ensure their safety, and provide compassionate care. My dedication to ongoing professional development and my involvement in quality improvement initiatives have resulted in positive outcomes for patients and healthcare organizations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Operation Room Registered Nurse
Medely
08.2023 - Current
- Ensure the room is sterile and has the necessary equipment and supplies
- Position the patient on the operating table and prepare the surgical site
- Observe the patient during the procedure to ensure safety
- Provide sterile instruments and supplies as needed
- Assist with repositioning the patient during the procedure
- Assist anesthesia with intubating and extubating the patient
- Ensure the surgical team is following sterile technique
- Ensure the correct number of sponges and instruments are used
- Communicate with the patient if they are awake
- Address any potential hazards in the operating room
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Medely
08.2023 - Current
- Continuously monitoring vital signs and assessing patients' level of consciousness upon arrival to the PACU
- Administering pain medication as prescribed and assessing pain levels to ensure adequate pain control
- Identifying and treating post-operative nausea and vomiting with appropriate medications
- Observing for potential complications from anesthesia such as airway obstruction, bleeding, or abnormal vital signs, and taking appropriate action
- Maintaining clear communication with the surgical team, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare providers regarding patient status updates
- Providing clear instructions to patients and their families regarding post-operative care, including medication administration, activity restrictions, and follow-up appointments
- Accurately documenting patient assessments, interventions, and medications administered in the medical record
Director of Nursing
Charisma Home Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement clinical policies and procedures
- Ensure adherence to standards of care and best practices
- Perform regular home visits
- Direct and evaluate nursing staff
- Establish work schedules and assignments
- Hire and onboard new nurses
- Ensure adherence to relevant rules, regulations, and guidelines
- Supervise, train, and evaluate nursing staff
- Provides mentorship and guidance to nursing staff
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Surgicore of Jersey City
06.2022 - Current
- Ensure the room is sterile and has the necessary equipment and supplies
- Position the patient on the operating table and prepare the surgical site
- Observe the patient during the procedure to ensure safety
- Provide sterile instruments and supplies as needed
- Assist with repositioning the patient during the procedure
- Assist anesthesia with intubating and extubating the patient
- Ensure the surgical team is following sterile technique
- Ensure the correct number of sponges and instruments are used
- Communicate with the patient if they are awake
- Address any potential hazards in the operating room
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Saint Peter's University Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Quickly evaluate incoming patients to determine the urgency of their condition and prioritize care accordingly
- Continuously monitor patients' vital signs to detect changes and respond appropriately
- Initiate necessary medical interventions like starting IV lines, administering medications, wound care, and managing airway issues
- Clearly communicate with patients and their families regarding their condition, treatment plan, and next steps
- Work closely with emergency medicine physicians, other nurses, and ancillary staff to coordinate patient care and ensure smooth transitions
- Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, medications administered, and any significant changes in condition
- Remain calm and effectively manage critical situations like cardiac arrests or severe trauma
Correctional Nurse
Dept. of Corrections (Northern State Prison)
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborate with primary care providers and other health care providers to ensure continuity, timeliness and appropriateness of care to inmate patients
- Coordinate and/or administer medication, therapeutic agents, treatments, to inmate patients
- Apply surgical dressings & bandages
- Provide inmate patient education and/or discharge planning
- Reports reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the inmates' emotional or physical condition
- Check & record vital signs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician College
Lodi, NJ08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Ambrose Alli University
Nigeria07.2006
Skills
- Pain management
- Medication administration
- Vital signs
- Surgical Information system (SIS)
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Critical thinking
- Analytical skills
- Time management
- Good communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Bilingual (Italian/English)
- Surgical Information System Complete
- OASIS
- Provation Apex
- HST eCHART
- Corner
- Epic
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Accomplishments
Inductee - The National Society of Leadership and Success
April 19, 2021
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Saint Peter's University Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2023
Operation Room Registered Nurse
Medely
08.2023 - Current
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Medely
08.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
Charisma Home Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
Correctional Nurse
Dept. of Corrections (Northern State Prison)
09.2022 - 12.2022
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Surgicore of Jersey City
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician College
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Ambrose Alli University
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