FRANCA NWANEBO
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at University Abuja Teaching Hospital, excelling in discharge coordination and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective medical assessments and culturally-sensitive care. Recognized for leadership in nursing staff and commitment to high-quality, compassionate care in diverse settings.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
STNA
Norwood Towers Post Acute
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
STNA
Clipboard Health
12.2021 - Current
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Registered Nurse
Private Duty In-Home Care
09.2008 - 12.2016
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Registered Nurse
UNIVERSITY ABUJA TEACHING HOSPITAL
11.2004 - 11.2007
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
FCT COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
GWAGWALADA-ABUJA, NIGERIA05-2007
Skills
- Vaccine administration
- IV management
- Ventilator support
- Direct patient care
- Licensed RN
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient discharge
- Indirect patient care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Home health care
- Chart updating
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Feeding assistance
- Trauma recovery
- Geriatric treatment
- Patient Check-ins
- Medication distribution
- At-risk patient care
- Care plan development
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Rehabilitation support
- Patient monitoring
- Patient assessment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
STNA
Norwood Towers Post Acute
09.2025 - Current
STNA
Clipboard Health
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Private Duty In-Home Care
09.2008 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
UNIVERSITY ABUJA TEACHING HOSPITAL
11.2004 - 11.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
FCT COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES