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Honour Agunbiade

Forney,TX

Summary

Highly trained critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Versed in Joint Commission standards and nursing process.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN ICU

Hunt Regional Medical Center
Greenville, TX
01.2024 - Current
  • Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
  • Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
  • Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.

Float Pool RN ICU

DALLAS, TX
MEDICAL CITY
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilator alarms, and oxygen delivery devices
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions
  • Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments
  • Collected lab specimens, and ordered, and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results
  • Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management
  • Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes
  • Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement, and adapt individualized care plans
  • Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac, and neurological critical care units.

Utilization Review RN

CVS/ATENA
DALLAS, TX
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assessed patient eligibility for services and benefits according to insurance policies and guidelines.
  • Conducted utilization reviews, concurrent reviews, authorization requests and discharge planning.
  • Identified opportunities for improved quality of care through review of clinical documentation.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure appropriate level of care was provided in a cost-effective manner.

  • Monitored treatment progress by reviewing medical records, lab results, physician notes.
  • Provided education about health plan coverage and benefit options to patients and families.

RN

Dallas, TX
Brightstar Healthcare
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
  • Evaluated patients, recognized, and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.

RN ICU

Mesquite, TX
Mesquite Specialty Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
  • Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures
  • Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family
  • Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information
  • Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts
  • Helped monitor, maintain, and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics
  • Completed patient assessments, triaged, and recorded patient histories, symptoms, and observations
  • Participated in development, implementation, and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.

RN ICU

TICU/SICU
Shreveport, LA, Willis Knighton Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Organized discharges and educated patients about continuing care requirements to boost long-term outcomes
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans for patients with complex medical needs
  • Provided patient care, performed assessments, and interventions at a 36-bed ICU unit for trauma and post-surgical patients
  • Assessed patients' condition, notified physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans
  • Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain
  • Communicated the patient's condition to family members in a compassionate and non-technical manner
  • Educated patients and families on clinical needs and care plans
  • Conducted diagnostic tests to determine patient needs and develop appropriate care plans
  • Formulated knowledgeable diagnoses based on direct patient assessments, laboratory results and evaluations of medical histories
  • Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes
  • Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.

RN CCU

Rockwall, Texas
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU
  • Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management
  • Trained and supervised nursing unit team members, facilitated professional growth of subordinates and modeled effective and compassionate nursing techniques
  • Monitored fiscal and resource management, coordinated supply and equipment purchases and reviewed time and attendance records periodically
  • Delivered high-quality care by following clinical standards and implementing process improvements
  • Performed nursing assessments, collected medical data and analyzed results
  • Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes.

Registered Nurse, SICU

San Angelo, Texas
Shannon Medical Centre
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
  • Educated patients about medications, treatment procedures and discharge processes
  • Handled patient questions and kept accurate records, always maintaining confidentiality
  • Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes
  • Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures
  • Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family
  • Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.

CCU Registered Nurse

Dallas, Texas
Vibra Specialty Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Oversaw multi-unit operations and addressed operational, staffing and care issues with immediate or long-term impacts
  • Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
  • Created, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans with medical team
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
  • Demonstration of sound decision-making in emergency scenarios based on patient conditions such as vital signs, patient presentation, and assessments
  • Provide RN care for all patients, as well as handling of intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, Medlock insertions, splinting, and more
  • Special watch over the care of patients with cardiac conditions such as: chest pains, arrhythmias, CVA, MI, post-infarct, etc
  • Performed tasks of monitoring, analyzing and interpreting data on blood pressure, heartbeat and physical distress
  • Care of Patient on ET - Ventilator, Ensuring Adequate patient tolerate effective weaning of vent.

Crisis Response RN - ICU

Lancaster, PA
Lancaster General Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care support, and life-saving interventions
  • Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures
  • Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation, and evaluation
  • Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts
  • Helped monitor, maintain, and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics
  • Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations
  • Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions
  • Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction
  • Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.

Trauma ICU Nurse

Lexington, KY
RN Intensive, St Joseph Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks
  • Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes
  • Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
  • Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas
  • Reviewed critical pathway and multidisciplinary plan of care to execute prescribed interventions
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
  • Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.

Medical ICU Registered Nurse

Lagos, Lagos
Rn Intensive Care Unit, Vedic Lifecare Hospital
05.2017 - 12.2019
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
  • Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices
  • Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions
  • Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output
  • Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

RN Stepdown Float General Peds

Lagos, Nigeria
ST LEO MEDICAL CENTRE
06.2010 - 04.2017
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
  • Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
  • Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences
  • Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.

Registered Nurse Extern

Ondo State, Nigeria
Ondo state general hospital
11.2009 - 01.2010
  • Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to devise treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort
  • Educated and equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
  • Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.

Nursing Assistant

ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Ondo state general hospital
07.2008 - 11.2009
  • Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families, and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible, and courteous environment
  • Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
  • Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience
  • Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.

Education

CCRN -

Association of Critical Care Nurses
07.2022

Bachelor of Science: Nursing -

Grand Canyon University
10.2021

Associate of Science: Nursing Science -

Ondo State School of Nursing - Ondo State
05.2010

Skills

  • Administration of cardiac drips via PICC
  • Patient assessments
  • Phlebotomy blood draws
  • Patients Assessment line
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Care of Central line
  • Decision-making
  • Supervision & leadership
  • Identifying Lethal Rhythm
  • Initiating Code Blue for Cardiac Arrest
  • Neuro Checks
  • NIIH Stroke Scale Assessment
  • EMR / EHR - Epic, Cerner
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Chronic disease management
  • Clinical management
  • Schedule coordination
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Unit administration
  • Patient monitoring
  • Critical care
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Heparin IV, Diltiazem IV
  • Managing critically ill patients
  • Recognizing and treating the sepsis cycle
  • Managing critical Intravenous medication
  • Neuro Exams
  • Ekg Rhythm identification
  • Medication administration
  • Ventilator care

Certification

  • ACLS, AHA, 03/16/2022, 03/16/2024
  • BLS, AHA, 03/16/2022, 03/16/2024
  • PALS, 03/16/2022, 03/16/2024
  • NIH Stroke Scale Assessment
  • Dysrhythmia Certificate, American Heart Association

Accomplishments

  • Promoted from Staff RN to Charge RN, in less than 12-months.
  • Recognized as Employee of the month for outstanding performance and team contributions.

Timeline

RN ICU

Hunt Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - Current

Float Pool RN ICU

DALLAS, TX
05.2023 - 12.2023

Utilization Review RN

CVS/ATENA
02.2023 - 09.2023

RN

Dallas, TX
12.2022 - 01.2023

RN ICU

Mesquite, TX
08.2022 - 12.2022

RN ICU

TICU/SICU
01.2022 - 05.2022

RN CCU

Rockwall, Texas
12.2021 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse, SICU

San Angelo, Texas
09.2021 - 12.2021

CCU Registered Nurse

Dallas, Texas
05.2021 - 09.2021

Crisis Response RN - ICU

Lancaster, PA
01.2021 - 03.2021

Trauma ICU Nurse

Lexington, KY
02.2020 - 01.2021

Medical ICU Registered Nurse

Lagos, Lagos
05.2017 - 12.2019

RN Stepdown Float General Peds

Lagos, Nigeria
06.2010 - 04.2017

Registered Nurse Extern

Ondo State, Nigeria
11.2009 - 01.2010

Nursing Assistant

ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
07.2008 - 11.2009

CCRN -

Association of Critical Care Nurses

Bachelor of Science: Nursing -

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science: Nursing Science -

Ondo State School of Nursing - Ondo State
Honour Agunbiade