FLORENCE ONOCHIE
Pittsburgh,PA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow and patient safety.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain a clean and safe environment.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical symptoms, documenting changes in electronic health records for accurate care continuity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans based on assessments.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of treatment plans and follow-up requirements.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify needs and prioritize nursing interventions for optimal healthcare delivery.
Home Health Aide/ Direct Care Worker
Traditional Home Health Care
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
Student Nurse Extern Operating Room
Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
- I scrubbed and Circulated for cases alongside experienced preceptors.
- Inserted foley catheters, prepared local anesthesia for the sterile field, assisted with patient transfers to the OR bed, and ensured patient safety.
- I worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures and skills.
- I collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- I maintained the comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05-2024
Skills
- Patient Care and ADL assistance
- Daily Charting
- Medication Administration
- Medical Records Management
- Health Care System
- Care Plan Assessment
Certification
- RN License number: RN791194
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
07.2024 - 11.2024
Student Nurse Extern Operating Room
Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Home Health Aide/ Direct Care Worker
Traditional Home Health Care
12.2022 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College