George Uwakwe
Fremont,USA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at San Mateo Medical Center, excelling in crisis intervention and patient education. Proven ability to implement effective care plans and manage complex cases, enhancing patient safety and outcomes. Strong communicator adept at building rapport and fostering collaborative relationships within interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
San Mateo Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
- Complete patient assessments and triage, as well as record patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Establish & implement nursing care plans for patients through assessment, development, activation, & evaluation.
- Participate in patient case conferences and rounds.
- Orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students.
- Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Provide medication education to patients and their families.
- Provide care to psychiatric/patients, including suicidal, potentially violent, confused & dementia patients.
- Perform mental status exams and implement a plan of care based on assessment findings.
- Monitor patients in restraint and seclusion and maintain patient safety.
- Determine medical or psychiatric emergency needs and provide intervention.
- Respond to patients in crisis situations with unpredictable violence and de-escalate situations using the least restrictive measures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse & Licensed Psychiatric Technician
El Camino Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2025
- Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures such as CT scans, MRIs, and surgeries.
- Maintain NPO (nothing by mouth) status of post-surgical procedures, monitoring vitals and assisting with post-op care.
- Participate in patient admissions, discharge processes, and documentation of patient belongings.
- Observe and report on both typical and atypical behaviors, applying therapeutic and crisis interventions.
- Maintain therapeutic relationships and develop treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments.
- Use ObservSMART and InvisAlert systems to ensure patient safety and improve care environments.
- Administer medications according to physician’s orders, ensuring proper documentation & monitoring.
- Review important laboratory results (Lithium, VPA) and communicate findings with the medical team.
- Implement behavioral contracts, restraints, and seclusion, when necessary, under RN guidance to de-escalate patients.
Registered Nurse
Fremont Behavioral Hospital
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Social Workers, Psychiatrists, and Case Managers) to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Utilize therapeutic communication to deescalate patients in crisis situations.
- Expertise in handling legal holds (5150, 5250, 5270) for DTS, DTO, and GD.
- Advanced user of Epic electronic health record system.
- Administer emergency medications, including Long Acting Injectables, psychotropics, and mood stabilizers, while monitoring adverse reactions.
- Track and report on therapeutic lab ranges for Lithium, VPA, and Potassium.
- Recognize and document changes in patients’ physiological, behavioral, and medical conditions.
- Participate in treatment planning meetings to support patients' recovery process.
- Build rapport with patients to encourage engagement in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse (Temporary License-6 Months)
Nursing & Rehab at Home
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided home-based care for long-term and short-term patients, including extensive wound care and diabetes management.
- Managed the care of a mentally impaired adult with Type I Diabetes, significantly reducing hypo/hyperglycemic episodes.
- Delivered patient education to families on disease processes, interventions, and lifestyle changes.
- Facilitated the healing of severe decubitus ulcers in a bed-ridden patient.
- Administered insulin injections, blood sugar testing, and managed enteral feeding tubes (NGT, J-Tubes).
- Supported ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) and used a mechanical lift for patient transfers.
- Performed bedside nursing in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Sub-Acute Facilities.
COVID-19 Tester / Phlebotomist
Randstad Agency Work Site Laboratory
San Bruno, USA
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Conducted COVID-19 testing for patients, ensuring accurate and timely results.
- Performed phlebotomy and maintained sterile techniques in a fast-paced environment.
Mental Health Specialist II
John George Psychiatric General Hospital
San Leandro, USA
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Monitored & supported patients in a psychiatric setting, observing behaviors & providing interventions.
- Contributed to treatment planning and patient advocacy during team meetings.
Certified Nurse Assistant
El Camino Hospital
06.2015 - 06.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, personal care, and mobility.
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses, ensuring patient comfort & safety.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
Utah04.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sunrise School of Nursing
Plantation, FL03.2022
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician & Licensed Vocational Nursing
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA05.2019
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Peralta Community College
East Bay, CA05.2016
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of the Epic EHR system
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
- Medication administration and management
- Wound care and diabetes management
- Patient education and family support
- Blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration
- Medical equipment (eg, mechanical lifts, enteral feeding tubes)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in high-pressure environments
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support), AHA, 08/27
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention), 11/26
Timeline
Registered Nurse
San Mateo Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fremont Behavioral Hospital
10.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse (Temporary License-6 Months)
Nursing & Rehab at Home
01.2023 - 05.2023
COVID-19 Tester / Phlebotomist
Randstad Agency Work Site Laboratory
09.2021 - 03.2023
Mental Health Specialist II
John George Psychiatric General Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse & Licensed Psychiatric Technician
El Camino Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2025
Certified Nurse Assistant
El Camino Hospital
06.2015 - 06.2020
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sunrise School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician & Licensed Vocational Nursing
Mission College
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Peralta Community College