Emeka Ekwedike
Farmingdale,New York
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in acute care settings, specializing in critical patient management. Proven ability to mentor new nursing staff and provide thorough patient education. Expertise in rapid response to life-threatening emergencies, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, SICU
New York Presbyterian Queens
Flushing, New York
08.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure compliance.
- Managed critical patients, delivering timely interventions in life-threatening situations.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create comprehensive patient care plans.
- Mentored new RNs on hospital policies and standards of care.
- Trained acute care nurses on clinical best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Oversaw management of vasopressors and sedative medications to enhance patient safety.
RN, Medical-Surgical
New York Presbyterian Queens
Flushing, New York
08.2014 - 07.2020
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Assisted in wound care and dressing changes for diverse patient populations.
- Documented patient assessments and care activities in electronic health records.
- Provided compassionate care for patients with chronic illnesses or terminal conditions.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Long Island University Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hunter College
New York, NY05-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Queensborough Community College
Bayside, NY12-2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records management
- Care planning and coordination
- Wound care management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- CVVHD operation
- Basic life support certification
- Advanced cardiac life support certification
- Ventilator management
- Critical care oversight
Certification
- BLS 04/2026
- ACLS 02/2026
- TNCC 09/2027
- RN License 05/2028
- CCRN 08/2028
Affiliations
- Charge Nurse role
- Preceptor
Timeline
RN, SICU
New York Presbyterian Queens
08.2020 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
New York Presbyterian Queens
08.2014 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Long Island University Brooklyn
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hunter College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Queensborough Community College
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