EUCHARIA NWAKA
Hanford,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 11 years of experience managing patients with developmental disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Skilled in medication administration and therapeutic interventions, driving improvements in patient outcomes and satisfaction while prioritizing safe, compassionate care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Coalinga State Hospital
Coalinga
02.2014 - Current
- Assessed patient for new and ongoing conditions. Monitored vital signs, administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Provide direct patient care, suctioning, wound care and assistance with medical procedures.
- Create care plan for individualized patient care.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Psychiatric Technician
Coalinga State Hospital
Coalinga, California
02.2014 - 08.2024
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient reactions to treatments.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques to manage aggressive behavior.
- Conducted group therapy sessions with clients and facilitated activities designed to improve socialization skills.
- Observed patient behavior and conveyed alterations to healthcare team.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and encouraged independence.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Documented patient progress and incidents in electronic health records accurately.
- Conducted patient orientation sessions for newly admitted individuals.
- Trained new psychiatric technicians and support staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
International College of Health Science Boynton Be
Florida 05-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cypress College
Cypress, CA12-2012
CNA Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Chester Adult School
Compton, CA04-2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessment
- Time management and worked well under pressure
- Professional bedside manner
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Leadership and Team collaboration
- Excellent communication skills
- Care plan development and education
- Crisis intervention and infection control
Certification
- California Registered Nurse Licensed March 2024-Present
- California Public Health Nurse Licensed March 2024-Present
- California Psychiatric Technician Licensed May 2013-Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) March 2026-Present
- Nursing Assistance Certificate May 2007-March 2013
Accomplishments
- President Honor Roll - California State University, Fullerton Spring 2023
- Deans Honor Roll - Cypress College Fall 2011
- President Honor Roll - Cypress College Spring 2011
Affiliations
- Traveling, Yoga and cooking.
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Coalinga State Hospital
02.2014 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
Coalinga State Hospital
02.2014 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Fullerton
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
International College of Health Science Boynton Be
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cypress College
CNA Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Chester Adult School