HOUEFA ELLA LAWAL
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Skilled Nurse Home Agency
Kingsway Home Health
09.2022 - Current
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Explain course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provide physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitor vital signs, develop and implement care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Certified School Nurse
Chicago Public School
04.2018 - Current
- Administer medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Assess student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Provide support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Educate students and families`from diverse backgrounds on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Serve as liaison between families and school personnel, collaborate with multidisciplinary team, and other healthcare providers to carry out successful treatment plans
- Provide mental health support, deliver high level of quality care and referrals
- Participate in development of school safety plans and implement emergency protocols to promote safety for students and staff.
- Develop care plans and make referrals as necessary for students with health concerns, diverse chronic and acute conditions including injuries.
- Perform health screening for students and faculty by conducting formal and informal evaluations.
- Document first aid provided including quantitative and qualitative data (student vitals, behaviors, symptoms etc..)
- Follow and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA and FEERPA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Screen for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Leverage collection of data and process improvement at a system level to identity high-risk student groups, and device strategies for the prevention and control of communicable diseases.
Lead Nurse
Chicago Public School
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Supervised, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Stroke Unit
Mercy Hospital
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2018
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Routine Examinations
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Treatment Implementation
- Medication Administration and management
- Case management & collaboration
- Education & Training
- Clinical Documentation and Reporting
- Microsoft Office
- Delegation and Motivation
- HIPAA Compliance
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Skilled Nurse Home Agency
Kingsway Home Health
09.2022 - Current
Lead Nurse
Chicago Public School
03.2021 - 10.2021
Certified School Nurse
Chicago Public School
04.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Stroke Unit
Mercy Hospital
07.2015 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
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