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Work History
Education
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Gloria Mbamalu

8507 Remington Hills Circle, Lewis Center,Ohio

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 5 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, skilled LTC, LTAC, Rehab, and now in Acute care Setting. Skilled at organization, multitasking, goal orientation and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with LTAC. LTC, Rehab and Medsurge Neurology specialty.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus Ohio
10.2024 - Current

Staff RN: Medsurge Neuro

  • Provide direct bedside to patients Hx/suffering from Stroke, CHF, COPD, CVA, Encephalopathy, CKD, CAD, DVT,AFIB, PE, COVID, Pneumonia, Substance abuse, fall and syncopy.
  • Perform frequent in-depth Neuro Assessment on assign patient per order.
  • Perform NIH assessment for Stroke.
  • Perform CIWA assessment for alcohol withdrawal and document.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Perform ECG interpretation for assigned patient on telemetry.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, and discharge instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Utilize Braden scale to assess patients risk for pressure injuries and encourage frequent position change for patient who are at risk.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisting with various Activities of daily living
  • Adapt to rapidly changing work environments.

Registered Nurse

IntelyCare
Columbus Ohio
05.2021 - Current
  • Travel RN, Skilled long-term care
  • Provide high quality nursing care in post-acute care facilities skilled Nursing facilities and Assisted living facilities.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Provided support for patient’s families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Drawing blood and urine samples for lab work
  • Ensuring all nursing notes are documented in a timely manner.
  • Consulting with physicians and other health care staffs as needed.
  • Ensuring nursing standards and facility policies are met.
  • Facility bed size: 99
  • Patient ratio: 1:25
  • EMAR: various

Registered Nurse

The Department of Veterans Affairs Dementia Ward
Cleveland, OH
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • Travel RN
  • Provide high quality nursing care to Veterans in Dementia ward.
  • Accurately prepare and administer medications, injections and IV treatment as ordered by physician while utilizing nursing Judgements.
  • Communicate directly with doctors and other healthcare professionals to deliver care within standards.
  • Perform initial assessment and reassessment during change in condition
  • Assess veteran Responds to treatments and communicate findings to attending physician and charge nurse.
  • Perform hourly rounding to ensure safety while evaluating pain, potty, positioning, and personal needs.
  • Re-orient Veterans on the use of safety measures such as assisted devices and call light to prevent falls.
  • Assist with care and transfer of veterans with limited mobilities.
  • Float to other areas of my specialties within the facility as needed.· Provide safe working environment for both staffs and Veterans.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Registered Nurse Rapid Response Team

TLC
Burlington Vermont
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Travel Nurse
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medication, injections and IV treatments as ordered by physicians.
  • Communicate healthcare instructions and plan of care to patients in a clear terms and empathetic ways.
  • Accurately documentation of nursing notes and reports to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
  • Communicate patients change in condition to attending physician and nurse supervisor.
  • Observe patient and document findings.
  • Obtained patient labs
  • Teach patients and families on how to manage injuries and illnesses upon discharge.
  • Facility size:80
  • Patient ratio: 1:18

Registered Nurse

Mother Angelina Meccory
Columbus Ohio
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Patient ratio 1:28
  • Emar Point Click Care

Safety Aide

Ohiohealth Float Team
Columbus, OH
10.2018 - 10.2020
  • Provide help to pt as needed.
  • Ensure patient safety at all times
  • Document patient activity every 15 minutes
  • Assist patient with activities of daily living

Education

RN to BSN - Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan University
Ohio
2022

Graduate RN - Nursing

American Institute For Alternative Medicine
Columbus Ohio
01.2019

Liberal Art And Science -

Hostos Community College/CUNY
Bronx, NY
2015

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Medication administration via PO, sublingual, transdermal, NG tubes, Rectal, Nasal, intramuscular and IV therapy and Heprin drip
  • Assessments: Neuro check, NIH for stroke, Braden scale for pressure injuries risk and CIWA for alcohol withdrawals, and COW for Opioid withdrawals
  • Blood transfusion
  • Foley Catheter insertion
  • Colostomy, Urostomy, and Ileostomy Care
  • Lab draw
  • Excel
  • Internet research and navigation
  • Typing 60 WPM
  • Organization
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Patient care
  • Task oriented
  • Excellent Clinical judgement
  • Accurate Documentation

Certification

  • Basic life support
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS- Stroke certification
  • Pressure injury certification
  • De-escalation
  • Fundamental of skin
  • Infection control
  • CAUTI Prevention
  • CLABSI Reduction
  • ECG
  • Care for sickle cell patients
  • LTC Cert; care for pt with Dementia, Alzheimer.
  • Acute care clinical Enhancement program:high risk patient and gastrointestinal.
  • Blood Transfusions.

Accomplishments

  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

References: Upon Request

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
10.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

The Department of Veterans Affairs Dementia Ward
09.2022 - 09.2024

Registered Nurse Rapid Response Team

TLC
06.2022 - 08.2022

Registered Nurse

IntelyCare
05.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Mother Angelina Meccory
11.2020 - 10.2021

Safety Aide

Ohiohealth Float Team
10.2018 - 10.2020

RN to BSN - Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan University

Graduate RN - Nursing

American Institute For Alternative Medicine

Liberal Art And Science -

Hostos Community College/CUNY
Gloria Mbamalu