Ifeyinwa Ihezue
Houston,TX
Summary
I am a purpose driven person with a passion for excellence, aiming to acquire a challenging nursing position that enhances professional growth and expertise. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Herman Memorial Medical Center
2021.08 - Current
- Provide care for one to 5 patients setting including: tele monitoring, med-surge, chemo patients, dialysis patients, and pain management
- Participate in evening and morning rounds during shift change and attending physicians.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Baylor CHI St. Luke's Health Medical Center
2021.08 - 2022.02
- Provide care for one to 5 patients setting including: tele monitoring, med-surge, chemo patients, dialysis patients and pain management
- Participate in evening and morning rounds during shift change and attending physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Established trust with diverse patient populations, employing cultural sensitivity when delivering culturally competent nursing care.
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, identifying changes in condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
Registered Nurse
Kindred Healthcare
2017.01 - 2021.08
- -Provide competent age and specialty appropriate nursing care to assigned patients
- Performing admission assessments and development of individualized care plans for patients
- Provide safety and comfort of patients/families according to legal, ethical, institutional, and professional standards
- Responsible for Major Duties/Critical Tasks Competently and accurately assessment and patient/family Teaching
- Experienced caring for patients with COVID-19 pandemic in step-down Units.
- Manage patients with pulmonary disorders with BIPAP and CPAP equipment.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse Traveler
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
2021.03 - 2021.06
- Provide competent age and specialty appropriate nursing care to assigned patients
- Performing admission assessments and development of individualized care plans for patients
- Responsible for Major Duties/Critical Tasks Competently and accurately assessment and patient/family Teaching.
- Established trust with diverse patient populations, employing cultural sensitivity when delivering culturally competent nursing care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Memorial Herman Memorial City, and Southeast
2020.08 - 2021.01
- Provide care for one to 5 patients setting including: tele monitoring, med-surge, chemo care, and pain management
- Participate in evening and morning rounds during shift change and attending physicians.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Established trust with diverse patient populations, employing cultural sensitivity when delivering culturally competent nursing care.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment for patients through strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing healing time and preventing complications.
- Managed complex medical conditions such as diabetes or heart failure using advanced clinical skills gained from continuing education courses.
- Responded efficiently to critical situations, applying life-saving interventions under pressure while maintaining composure.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kindred Healthcare
2008.05 - 2017.01
- Responsible for 5 to 6 patients as assigned primary nurse and managing patient care based on individual needs
- Responsible for providing patient care including developing and implementing plan of care and discharge planning
- As a primary nurse care communicated with the doctors, interdisciplinary team, and family/patient advocate
- Deal with the patient and patient's family for the formalities of the hospital
- Ensuring personal and career growth by involvement in training and education as provided by facility.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Albright Home Health
2008.08 - 2010.03
- Visiting patients for home health services including wound care, medication set-up, head-to-toe assessment
- Reporting abnormal patient conditions to physician and supervisors
- Implementing individual patient plans of care (CMS-485) per protocol and as per physician's order
- Communicating with interdisciplinary care providers to coordinate patient care visits
- Attending monthly in-service training for staff to promote continuing education.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Vistas Hospice
2008.05 - 2009.07
- Visiting patients for hospice services including head-to-toe assessment, medication administration and ordered nursing treatments
- Providing end-of-life care to patients and their family members
- Educating and preparing family members about plan of care and anticipated process and procedures
- Communicating with physicians and other interdisciplinary hospice care providers.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership And Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2020
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Angelina College
Lufkin, Texas05.2015
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
San Jacinto College South
Houston, Texas12.2007
Skills
- Experience with tracheostomy care, enteral and parenteral nutrition, transfusion of blood and blood products, management of long term and short-term intravenous catheters, infection control, and wound management, telemetry monitoring for cardiac patients, and care including Wound VAC set-up and treatment.
- Coordination and planning of admissions and discharges, and the development of patient plans of care during hospitalization, arranging for home care, occupational therapist and collaborating with interdisciplinary team.
- Great organizational and demonstration skills (written and verbal) regarding patient care and medical complexities.
- Active team player within nursing unit.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competent with Benner’s model of Clinical Practice.
- Precept and give orientation to incoming interdepartmental transfer nurses
- FEMA Management Institute certified for disaster readiness.
- Medication Administration
- Care Plan Development
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassionate and Caring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Herman Memorial Medical Center
2021.08 - Current
Registered Nurse Traveler
Baylor CHI St. Luke's Health Medical Center
2021.08 - 2022.02
Registered Nurse Traveler
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
2021.03 - 2021.06
Registered Nurse Traveler
Memorial Herman Memorial City, and Southeast
2020.08 - 2021.01
Registered Nurse
Kindred Healthcare
2017.01 - 2021.08
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Albright Home Health
2008.08 - 2010.03
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kindred Healthcare
2008.05 - 2017.01
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Vistas Hospice
2008.05 - 2009.07
Master of Science - Leadership And Management
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Angelina College
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
San Jacinto College South
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