Glory Iheukwumere
Parkville
Summary
Registered nurse with a strong focus on patient-centered care and advocacy, ensuring treatment aligns with patient goals. Expertise in conducting comprehensive assessments, administering medications, and managing complex neurological conditions, contributing to improved patient stability. Effectively collaborates with healthcare professionals to deliver timely and coordinated care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse II - Neurology/Pulmonary care
Medstar Franklin Square Medical Centre
Baltimore
08.2024 - Current
- Performed nursing duties as a Registered Nurse, supporting medical staff and providing exceptional patient care as a Stroke/Neuro Nurse.
- Perform NIHSS Stroke scale assessment on Patients to assess stroke severity and impact to brain.
- EKG recognition and identification; monitor patients’ condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying dysrhythmia, and updating medical team members on changes in stability or acuity of the patients
- Perform telemetry monitoring, routine catheter care, and frequently conduct neurological and full body assessments
- Advocated for patients by effectively communicating care preferences to practitioners and ensuring alignment with treatment goals.
- Utilized nursing care plan effectively to provide structured and goal-oriented patient care.
- Medication administration with the use of IV therapy, PCA, Alaris and Kangaroo pumps
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team and physicians to assess patients and deliver timely treatments in rapidly changing conditions.
- Work with various patient population, provide education on routine care and ways to improve overall health and well-being and other optimal life choices
- Work closely with Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapists
- Ensure HIPAA compliance of entire nursing staff through reviews and procedural updates
RN Clinical training
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered patient care in medical surgical unit, ensuring comfort and support during recovery
RN Clinical Training
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, USA07-2025
Associate Degree - Nursing
Baltimore City Community College
USA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Ambrose Alli University
Ekpoma, NigeriaSkills
- Neurological assessment
- Clinical assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Attention to details
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Collaboration Techniques
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient communication
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- Certified Medication Technician
- Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Hobbies and Interests
- Helping others
- Singing
- Interacting with people
Additional Competencies
- Compassionate registered nurse
- Patient centered care & patient advocate
- Customer relationship management
- Great passion in patient care and relationship management
Accomplishments
- Timely activation of Stroke Rapid Response within the Thrombolytic therapy window
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II - Neurology/Pulmonary care
Medstar Franklin Square Medical Centre
08.2024 - Current
RN Clinical training
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
RN Clinical Training
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Baltimore City Community College
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Ambrose Alli University