IBIAM DIKE
Newark,DE
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. Patient-oriented Nurse with over 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise and a wealth of experience in geriatrics.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
PHILADELPHIA Veterans Affairs Medical Center
2009.04 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
RN Supervisor
ANDORRA WOODS HEALTHCARE CENTER
2008.01 - 2009.03
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN Supervisor
Inglis House
2007.09 - 2008.01
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
LPN Charge Nurse
Inglis House
2004.12 - 2007.09
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering blood glucose tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
LPN Charge Nurse
ANDORRA WOODS HEALTHCARE
2003.12 - 2004.12
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to providers.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering blood glucose tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
CNA
Care Pavilion Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
2001.08 - 2003.11
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA07.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA07.2007
Skills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Infection Control Measures
- Taking Vital Signs
- PICC Lines
- Charting and Documentation
- Patient Education
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Medical Evaluations
- Clinical Leadership and Supervision
- Intravenous Injections
- Patient Management
- Prioritizing Patients
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Admission
- Daily Audits
- Immunization Services
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Treatment Recommendations
- Delegation and Motivation
- Diet and Nutrition
- Update Electronic Charts
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
PHILADELPHIA Veterans Affairs Medical Center
2009.04 - Current
RN Supervisor
ANDORRA WOODS HEALTHCARE CENTER
2008.01 - 2009.03
RN Supervisor
Inglis House
2007.09 - 2008.01
LPN Charge Nurse
Inglis House
2004.12 - 2007.09
LPN Charge Nurse
ANDORRA WOODS HEALTHCARE
2003.12 - 2004.12
CNA
Care Pavilion Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
2001.08 - 2003.11
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Philadelphia
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