Feyishola FAPARUSI
Missouri City,TX
Summary
I am a Registered Nurse with 18+ years of experience in various areas of nursing which include critical care, acute care, float pool nursing, home health, liver transplantation, the cardiac Catheterization lab and Cardiac Electrophysiology. I am known to be an effective team player with a strong work ethic who is flexible, cooperative and always willing to assist and work with others. My most notable skills include superior computer expertise, keeping patient safety and exceptional care a priority at all times and a remarkable ability to not only adapt but thrive in new, fast paced environments with ease. As a Registered Nurse, preceptor, clinical leader and educator; I have proven expertise in integrating exceptional nursing care throughout my experience in each position which is why I am confident that I will be an excellent asset to your healthcare team. I am confident that I am an excellent candidate for this position. Please contact me at your earliest convenience as I am available for the start date listed.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Electrophysiology RN
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Houston, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Managed complex cardiac cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members like interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, anesthesiologists, cardiac mapping vendors, scrub techs, preoperative team and scrub techs in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
ICU RN
CHI St. Luke's Health system
Lufkin, TX
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Unit: ICU, Number of beds: 24, P:N ratio: 3:1, 2:1, Patient population: Cardiac s/p Heart cath, COVID, general medical surgical cases, Reason for leaving: Completion of contract.
ICU RN
Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH)
Austin, TX
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Unit: Medical Surgical ICU, Number of beds: 25, P:N ratio: 2:1 Patient population: COVID, DIEP flaps, general medical surgical cases, Reason for leaving: Contract completed.
ICU RN
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Unit: Cardiac ICU, Medical ICU, Number of beds: 20, P:N ratio: 2:1 Patient population: s/p CABG, Pacemakers, and general cardiac issues, Covid, Reason for leaving: Contract completed.
ICU RN
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (DHR)
McAllen, TX
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Unit: Serious Infectious Disease Unit (SIDU) and Coronary Care Unit, Number of beds: 55, P:N ratio: 2:1 Patient population: COVID patients and s/p CABG, Chest pain and general cardiac patients, Reason for leaving: Contract completed.
ICU RN
Sanford Health
Fargo, North Dakota
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Unit: COVID Specialty unit, Number of beds: 120, P:N ratio: 2:1. Patient population: COVID patients, Reason for leaving: Contract Completed.
Liver Transplant Coordinator
Hume Lee Liver Transplant Program at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health System
Richmond, VA
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Managed and coordinated care for about 300 plus liver transplant patients
- Providing specialized care to Liver Transplant patients before and after transplant, waitlist management with UNOS, participating in improvement of processes
- Coordinated liver transplant surgeries
- VCU is a level 1 trauma center with over 800 beds.
- Provided education and counseling to patients about their condition, treatment options and post-transplant care.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases involving ethical considerations.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure successful outcomes for patients undergoing transplants.
- Initiated contact with insurance companies to obtain prior authorization for transplant surgery procedures.
- Reviewed medical records to determine eligibility criteria for potential donors or recipients.
- Prepared documents necessary for organ allocation requests from United Network for Organ Sharing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information, including medical history, lab results and medications.
- Assisted in the coordination of organ donor and recipient matching processes.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements pertaining to transplantation services.
- Compiled data regarding outcomes of transplanted organs into a database system.
Float Pool ICU RN
Bon Secours Health Systems
Richmond, VA
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Provides exceptional, life saving care to medical surgical and cardiac patients in various units within the hospital system
- Floated to different units providing specialized care to patients as needed.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Surgery Trauma ICU (STICU) RN
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health System
Richmond, VA
09.2012 - 09.2017
- Managed care for complex patients in critical conditions such as Motor vehicle accidents, gun shot wounds, Sepsis, Transplant patients etc
- Managed care for complex patients in acute and chronic illnesses such as DKA, AIDS, Diabetes, Congestive heart failure, Hepatic failure, Liver and Kidney transplants, ESRD etc
- Occasional floats to the Burn unit, Cardiac, Neuroscience and Medical respiratory ICU
- Preceptorship roles for student nurses and nurse orientees in the Surgery Trauma ICU.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Home Health RN
Bon Secours Home Care
Richmond, VA
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Provides exceptional, life saving care to medical surgical and cardiac patients within the home setting
- Post operative care and follow up to orthopedic and cardiac patients.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Assessed patient needs and developed care plans accordingly.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the progress of each patient's treatment plan.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.
Acute Care RN
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health System
Richmond, VA
12.2006 - 09.2012
- Preceptorship roles for student nurses and nurse orientees on Acute Care Medicine unit
- Cared for patients with acute and chronic conditions like Diabetes, heart disease, Cystic Fibrosis, HIV/AIDS, etc
- Expertise in various nursing skills such as phlebotomy, catheter placements, peritoneal dialysis, wound care and other critical care skills.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
- Provided direct supervision for Licensed Practical Nurses assigned to Medical Surgical Unit.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Participated in activities related to continuous improvement initiatives within the department. Assited in collecting data for Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCAB) project.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
- Conducted assessments upon admission of new patients in order to develop an individualized plan of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based practice standards into daily practice decisions.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
Education
Master of Jurisprudence - Health Law
Loyola University
Chicago, IL08-2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2012
Associates Degree - Nursing
Blinn College
Bryan, TX05-2006
Skills
- Adaptability and thriving in new, fast-paced environments with ease
- Integration of exceptional nursing care
- Preceptorship roles for student nurses and nurse orientees
- Expertise in various nursing skills such as phlebotomy, catheter placements, peritoneal dialysis, wound care, and other critical care skills
- Quality Improvement
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Nurse Education and Training
- Goal Planning
- Process Improvements
- Critical Thinking
Travel nurse experience
- CHI St. Luke's Health system, Lufkin, TX, ICU RN, 02/03/2022 - 04/01/2022
- Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH), Austin, TX, ICU RN, 08/23/2021 - 11/26/2021, Medical Surgical ICU.
- Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, ICU RN, 7/1/2021 - 8/13/2021, Cardiac ICU.
- Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (DHR), McAllen, TX, ICU RN, 02/24/21 - 05/14/2021, Serious Infectious Disease Unit (SIDU) and Coronary Care Unit.
- Sanford Health, Fargo, North Dakota, ICU RN, 12/7/2020 - 02/19/2021, COVID Specialty unit.
Computer software Systems
EPIC, Cerner, Meditech.
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN, MJ
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- CVRN-BC
Affiliations
- Exercising (HIIT)
- Running marathons
- Photography
- Life Coaching
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cardiac Electrophysiology RN
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
06.2022 - Current
ICU RN
CHI St. Luke's Health system
02.2022 - 04.2022
ICU RN
Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH)
08.2021 - 11.2021
ICU RN
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
07.2021 - 08.2021
ICU RN
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (DHR)
02.2021 - 05.2021
ICU RN
Sanford Health
12.2020 - 02.2021
Liver Transplant Coordinator
Hume Lee Liver Transplant Program at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health System
09.2017 - 12.2020
Float Pool ICU RN
Bon Secours Health Systems
09.2017 - 12.2020
Home Health RN
Bon Secours Home Care
02.2016 - 11.2016
Surgery Trauma ICU (STICU) RN
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health System
09.2012 - 09.2017
Acute Care RN
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health System
12.2006 - 09.2012
Master of Jurisprudence - Health Law
Loyola University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Blinn College
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