IFEOMA DURU
Salem
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Oregon State Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Optimized clinical decision-making by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments upon admission and throughout patients'' stays.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
Registered Nurse
Arizona Department of Corrections
07.2023 - 10.2023
- 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.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Lea County Corrections
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Develop and coordinate patient care-plan for inmates with multiple co-mobilities
- Promote a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner
- Provide interventions, assessments and administered medications to inmates
- Review current medications to obtain orders from the on-call physician for medication approval while the patient is incarcerated
Registered Nurse
Phoenix Medical Psychiatric Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Reported on patients’ status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve the best results
- Promoted patient and family comfort to improve healing and eliminate non-compliance issues during difficult recoveries
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and assisting patients in regaining or improving coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to meet the personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs of patients
- Gave Patients, families and caregivers information and diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle choices
Patient Care Assistant
MK Senior Care
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting
- Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Contributed to efficient unit operations by keeping patient and facility paperwork current and accurate
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans
Caregiver
Casa Da Viva
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Providing medication assistance
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Activities of daily living assistance for residents with limited physical ability or dementia Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records
Student Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided patient care for an assigned caseload of [5] patients
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Cared for each patient according to the care plan and physicians’ instructions
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs
Administrative Assistant
American Red Cross
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Gathered statistical data to enhance reports and presentations; managed scheduling of appointments and meetings for employees
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy
- Searched for underground utilities in all types of weather conditions and notified management of any issues in field
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College
Phoenix, AZ12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Houston
Houston, TX01.2015
Skills
- Mental health evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Performing ekgs
Certification
- BLS
- Registered Nurse
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- CPI
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Oregon State Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Arizona Department of Corrections
07.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Lea County Corrections
11.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Phoenix Medical Psychiatric Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2022
Patient Care Assistant
MK Senior Care
08.2020 - 04.2021
Caregiver
Casa Da Viva
09.2019 - 06.2020
Student Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
09.2019 - 03.2020
Administrative Assistant
American Red Cross
02.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Houston
- BLS
- Registered Nurse
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- CPI
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College
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