Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Continuing Education
Awards
Timeline
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Ekugbe Emebradu

Ekugbe Emebradu

New Britain

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 7 years of experience in hospital settings. Proven track record of delivering high-quality patient care, adept at assessing patient needs, developing care plans and implementing appropriate interventions. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Seeking to leverage expertise in a dynamic healthcare environment to continue making a positive impact on patient lives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Tele

Hospital Of Central Connecticut
03.2023 - Current

Facility Bed Capacity: 446

Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:5


  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Diana Princess Of Wales Hospital
12.2020 - 03.2023

Facility Bed Capacity: 439

Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:8


  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Delta State University Teaching Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2020

Facility Bed Capacity: 350

Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:15


  • Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
  • Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, burns, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
  • Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Promoted patient safety through adherence to infection control protocols and implementation of fall prevention strategies.
  • Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in assessing patients'' conditions quickly and accurately, initiating appropriate interventions when needed.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems efficiently for maintaining accurate documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and patient education efforts.
  • Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques for optimal recovery outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Unity Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2017

Facility Bed Capacity: 70

Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:10


  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Coordinated patient discharges from the Medical-Surgical unit, ensuring seamless transitions to post-acute care settings or home environments.
  • Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, applying sound clinical judgment when making decisions regarding patient care interventions.
  • Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing Science

Delta State University
Nigeria
10.2014

Skills

  • Patient Assessment (Head-to-Toe)
  • Patient Safety Measures (Prevent Infections/Accidents)
  • Safe Medication Administration
  • Collaborative Team Work
  • Teaching
  • Nursing Process
  • Wound Care
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Central Line Management
  • Pressure Ulcer Prevention
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Enteral Feeding/TPN
  • EKG Interpretation
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Cardiac monitors
  • Documentation
  • EMR/EHR
  • Urinary Catheter Insertion
  • Blood Product Administration

Certification

  • Basic Life Support AHA Expires February 2025
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support AHA Expires April 2026

Continuing Education

  • Moving and Handling
  • Medicine's Management
  • Health Streams Education

Awards

Employee of the Month, Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, 10/2021

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Tele

Hospital Of Central Connecticut
03.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Diana Princess Of Wales Hospital
12.2020 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Delta State University Teaching Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2020

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Unity Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing Science

Delta State University
Ekugbe Emebradu