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Certification
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Goodness Ezirim

Garfield Heights

Summary

Energetic, compassionate and deligent RN seeking to use earned skills and knowledge to assist your company in a nursing role. Proven to be able to handle skills like medication administration, performing intravenous therapy procedures, monitoring vital signs,recording patient data, wound care, admission and discharge of patients,application of clinical critical thinking , prevention of potential health complications and committed to maintaining the highest standards in patient care in all interactions.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Cedarwood Plaza Nursing Home
08.2022 - 08.2025
  • 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.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Registered Nurse

Cityview Healthcare and Rehabilitation
05.2021 - 11.2023
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Registered Nurse

Intely Care Nursing Agency
10.2019 - 09.2022

. Administering injections/ medications

. Tube feeding

. Vital signs

. Patient assessment

. Wound care

. Infection control

. Ostomy care

. Documentation/charting

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Greens Care And Rehabilitation Centre
10.2016 - 09.2017
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Protem Home Health Care
11.2015 - 09.2016
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Assisting in planning for patients and family's care under the direction of RN.
  • Recognizing and reporting symptoms that indicate changes in the conditions of patients to case manager

Licensed Practical Nurse

Alpha Home Health Agency, LLC
09.2014 - 08.2015

. Supervising the HHA at their duty posts

.Monitoring health statistics and giving medication at appropriate time and dosage.

.Recognizing and reporting symptoms that indicate changes in the condition of patients to case manager.

.Document properly.

.Assisting in planning for patients and family's care under the direction of RN.

.Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

Education

Nursing

Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH
02-2019

Nursing Certificate - Licence Practical Nurse

Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH
03-2014

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Tube feed
  • Patient monitoring
  • Taking vitals
  • EMR systems
  • Long-term care
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Home health care

Certification

Basic life support ( BLS)

January 2024 - January 2026

Languages

Igbo
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Cedarwood Plaza Nursing Home
08.2022 - 08.2025

Registered Nurse

Cityview Healthcare and Rehabilitation
05.2021 - 11.2023

Registered Nurse

Intely Care Nursing Agency
10.2019 - 09.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Greens Care And Rehabilitation Centre
10.2016 - 09.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse

Protem Home Health Care
11.2015 - 09.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse

Alpha Home Health Agency, LLC
09.2014 - 08.2015

Nursing

Hondros College of Nursing

Nursing Certificate - Licence Practical Nurse

Hondros College of Nursing