Gloria Ojukwu
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
Houston, TX
10.2018 - Current
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
Registered Nurse Travel Contract
Memorial Hermann Hospital Texas Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Liscence Vocational Nurse
Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care
Houston, TX
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - License Vocational Nursing
American Medical Institute
Houston TexasBachelor of Science - Nursing
Prairie View A & M University College of Nursing
Prairie View, TX06.2017
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX03.2016
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- IV drug therapy management
- Epic EHR Management
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Patient discharging
- Taking vitals
- Patient education and counseling
- Flow sheet charting
- Culturally-sensitive care and more
- Blood Product Transfusion
- IV Administration
- Chest Tubes
- Electronic Charting
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Interpreting EKGs
- Pain Management Techniques
- Compassionate and Caring
- PICC Lines
- Patient Intervention
- Patient Admission
- Infection Control Procedures
- IV Insertion
- Crisis Resolution
- Delegation and Motivation
- Training Junior Team Members
- Intramuscular Injections
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse Travel Contract
Memorial Hermann Hospital Texas Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Liscence Vocational Nurse
Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care
08.2013 - 05.2016
Some College (No Degree) - License Vocational Nursing
American Medical Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Prairie View A & M University College of Nursing
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Houston Community College
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