Ijeoma Emenanjo
Houston
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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Med-Surg Float Pool RN
Houston Methodist
06.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN Case Manager-PRN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
07.2020 - Current
- Evaluate patients healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources for cost effective health delivery.
- Facilitate the smooth, swift, and sustained discharge of patient from the hospital, and reduce hospital readmission rates.
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Houston Methodist
06.2009 - 07.2020
- Explained care regimen and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute and/or chronic conditions.
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Houston Hospices
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Worked in conjunction with the healthcare team to explain Hospice services and benefits to patients identified to have life-limiting diagnosis.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
06.2012 - 02.2015
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient to ensure comfort towards the end of life.
Staff Nurse-Cardiology
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
ER Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
03.2009 - 07.2010
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
Travel Registered Nurse-Cardiology
North Central Baptist Hospital. San Antonio, TX
10.2008 - 02.2009
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Covenant Healthcare. Saginaw, MI
12.2005 - 04.2008
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals experiencing acute illnesses.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health
The University of Texas School of Health Professions
Houston, TX05.2019
BSN - Nursing
Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Rd, University Center, MI 4871012.2005
Skills
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Postpartum Care
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Seizure Management
- Patient Care
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Emotional Awareness
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Monitoring
- Home Visits
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Chronic Disease Management
- EMR Systems
- Hospice Education
- Patient Discharging
- Administering Immunizations
- Patient Intervention
- Ear, Nose and Throat Care
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- PICC Lines
- KanTime Software
- Wound Care
- Patient Admission
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Intravenous Therapy
- Pain Management
- Disease Processes
- OSHA Safety Expertise
- Chest Pain Management
- Medication Distribution
- Removing Sutures
- Injection Administration
- Drug Calculations
Timeline
Med-Surg Float Pool RN
Houston Methodist
06.2023 - Current
RN Case Manager-PRN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Houston Hospices
09.2015 - 05.2016
Hospice Registered Nurse
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
06.2012 - 02.2015
Staff Nurse-Cardiology
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
03.2011 - 03.2012
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Houston Methodist
06.2009 - 07.2020
ER Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
03.2009 - 07.2010
Travel Registered Nurse-Cardiology
North Central Baptist Hospital. San Antonio, TX
10.2008 - 02.2009
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Covenant Healthcare. Saginaw, MI
12.2005 - 04.2008
Master of Public Health - Public Health
The University of Texas School of Health Professions
BSN - Nursing
Saginaw Valley State University
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