Esther Mbatu
Oklahoma City,United States
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
VA Medical Center
Oklahoma City, United States
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Developed individualized patient-care plans based on physician instructions and nursing assessment of patient needs
- Provided emotional support for patients experiencing pain or stress due to illness or hospitalization
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
RN, Medical-Surgical Full Time
Integris Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City, United States
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives that focused on enhancing quality of services rendered by the Medical-Surgical Unit
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
RN, Medical-Surgical Full Time
OU Medical Health Science Center
Oklahoma City, United States
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce symptom or condition re-emergence
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications
- Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK05-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK08-2016
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Catheter Care
- Compassionate Care
- Infection Control
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
VA Medical Center
07.2022 - 04.2024
RN, Medical-Surgical Full Time
Integris Baptist Medical Center
10.2020 - 06.2022
RN, Medical-Surgical Full Time
OU Medical Health Science Center
06.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
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