ESTHER MANU
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Patient-driven Telemetry, neuroscience, Medsurg nurse and gifted leader with extensive skill and with three and half years nursing background. Determined to promote quality care through identifying and implementing healthcare system improvements. Strong team player, remains poised in stressful environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse Cardiac and Neuro Intermediate Care
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
- Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
- Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication.
- Supervised patient blood pressure, heart activity, blood oxygen saturation and breathing activity.
Travel Nurse Telemetry
O'Connor Hospital
San Jose, CA
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Kaiser Permanente
San Leandro, CA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications, monitored edemas and took blood and other body fluid samples for diagnostic purposes.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Emory Decatur Hospital
Decatur, GA
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Screened employees and visitors using specific protocol and non-contact infrared thermometers.
- Communicated professionally to explain all COVID-19 screening procedures to staff members and visitors.
- Donned and doffed personal protective equipment per company protocol to reduce spread of virus.
- Distributed COVID-19 FAQ and educational material with daily status updates to increase awareness.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
Registered Nurse
Ridgeview Behavioral Hospital
Smyrna, GA
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Identified cognitive functioning, mental status, physiological condition and patient needs.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Neuroscience Stepdown Registered Nurse
Piedmont Healthcare Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Brain Tumors, Aneurysms, Cerebrovascular disease, Stroke, TSA for pituitary tumors, Lumbar Drain, Shunts, epilepsy & seizures, myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barre, optic neuritis Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction, and safety.
- Conducted neurological and physical evaluations to collect data on patients' symptoms and progress with treatments.
- Coordinated nursing care with collaborative approach involving patients' goals, family support and medical targets.
- Responded promptly to emergencies such as seizures and strokes to deliver exceptional care.
Patient Care Technician
Gwinnett Medical Center
Lawrenceville, GA
06.2017 - 11.2018
Home Health Aide
Golden Home Services
Atlanta, GA
12.2015 - 11.2018
Home Health Aide
Personal Touch Homecare Services, Concept Care Home Service
New York, NY
11.2012 - 12.2015
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
09.2018
Skills
- Acute care
- Brain Tumors, Aneurysms, Cerebrovascular disease, Stroke, TSA for pituitary tumors, Lumbar Drain, Shunts, epilepsy & seizures
- COVID
- Patient assessments
- Telemetry
- Infectious disease control
- Effective Conflict Resolution Skills
- Medication administration
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Culturally sensitive
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Patient Care Documentation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Professional Development
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association
- National Society of Leadership and Success
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) [2021 to 2025]
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [2021 to 2025]
- Susan G. Komen race for cure
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- ANA Certified in Acute Care
- NIH Stroke certification [2021 to 2024]
- COVID-19 Safety certification
- NOVA Glucose certification
Timeline
Travel Nurse Cardiac and Neuro Intermediate Care
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse Telemetry
O'Connor Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2023
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Kaiser Permanente
01.2022 - 06.2022
Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
08.2021 - 01.2022
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Emory Decatur Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Ridgeview Behavioral Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2021
Neuroscience Stepdown Registered Nurse
Piedmont Healthcare Atlanta
11.2018 - 08.2020
Patient Care Technician
Gwinnett Medical Center
06.2017 - 11.2018
Home Health Aide
Golden Home Services
12.2015 - 11.2018
Home Health Aide
Personal Touch Homecare Services, Concept Care Home Service
11.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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