Ifeoma Allen

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in business development, marketing, and healthcare. A results-oriented leader skilled in building and maintaining client relationships, driving revenue growth, and conducting strategic market analysis. Recent transition into the healthcare industry with strong clinical skills in patient care, assessment, and therapeutic techniques. Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), bringing a unique blend of business acumen and healthcare expertise to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Medical-Surgical Unit, Anne Arundel Hospital, Anne Arundel, MD
Clinical Rotation: Sept 2023 - March 2024 (180 Clinical Hours)

• Performed comprehensive patient assessments, monitored vital signs, and assisted in developing care plans for post-surgical patients, including those recovering from orthopedic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular surgeries.
• Provided wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy under the guidance of RNs and nurse practitioners.
• Managed pain control measures and performed patient education on mobility, infection prevention, and post-surgical care.

Psychiatric Unit, McNew Family Medical Center, Anne Arundel, MD
Clinical Rotation: Sept 2023 - March 2024 (90 Clinical Hours)

• Gained experience in mental health assessments, conducting patient interviews, and evaluating psychosocial factors affecting patients’ well-being.
• Assisted in implementing treatment plans for patients with anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and substance abuse disorders.
• Supported patients in individual and group therapy sessions, employing therapeutic communication techniques to foster trust and rapport.

Labor and Delivery Unit, Mercy Medical Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Clinical Rotation: June 2024 - July 2024 (90 Clinical Hours)

• Assisted in the care of laboring women, including monitoring fetal heart rates, performing cervical checks, and administering medications such as Pitocin and epidurals under supervision.
• Participated in deliveries (vaginal and cesarean), providing maternal support during labor and assisting physicians with newborn care, including Apgar scoring, neonatal resuscitation, and initial feeding.
• Educated new mothers on breastfeeding, newborn care, and postpartum recovery, reinforcing patient autonomy and empowerment.
• Worked closely with obstetricians and midwives to identify and manage high-risk cases, ensuring prompt interventions when necessary.

Intensive Care Unit, Mercy Medical Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Clinical Rotation: June 2024 - August 2024 (90 Clinical Hours)

• Cared for critically ill patients with conditions such as sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and multi-organ failure, developing skills in high-acuity nursing care.
• Monitored and adjusted life-support equipment, including ventilators, hemodynamic monitors, and IV drips, ensuring precision in critical care management.
• Assisted with complex procedures such as central line insertion, tracheostomy care, and arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis under the supervision of ICU RNs and attending physicians.
• Worked collaboratively with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists to manage complex medication regimens, titrating vasoactive medications and sedatives as required.

Pediatric/Emergency Department, Anne Arundel Hospital, Anne Arundel, MD
Clinical Rotation: July 2024 - August 2024 (90 Clinical Hours)

• Conducted rapid pediatric assessments in emergency situations, focusing on airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs) while maintaining calm communication with family members.
• Assisted in stabilizing pediatric patients with trauma, respiratory distress, and dehydration, administering IV fluids, nebulizer treatments, and wound care.
• Gained exposure to pediatric triage, prioritizing care based on acuity and working closely with emergency physicians and pediatric specialists to ensure timely and appropriate interventions.
• Developed proficiency in pediatric medication dosing and administration, including vaccinations, antibiotics, and emergency medications like epinephrine.