Innocent Onuoha

Staff nurse in the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for 30 adult
inpatients. Administering and/or monitoring the effects and side effects of medications and treatments ordered by a physician. Assessing mental
health needs, developing nursing diagnoses, identifying outcomes,
planning and evaluation of nursing care. Developing, maintaining and
improving, as needed, the system for daily staffing huddles with nursing
supervisors, nurse managers/designee to ensure appropriate distribution
of nursing staff.
Patient admissions, screenings, and discharges. Ensured
visitation policy adherence and ensuring milieu management, safety, and
crisis intervention strategies.

Completed 180 hours of clinical work in women's health.Under the preceptorship of Carmelia Lee, ARNP.

• Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
• Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
• Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
• Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
• Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.

Completed 180 hours of clinical work in pediatrics.Under the preceptorship of Mrudula Deshpande, M.D.

• Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
• Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
• Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.

Completing 180 hours of clinical work in primary care Under the preceptorship of Dr. Christopher Vera, M.D.

• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.

Completed 180 hours of clinical work in adult and gerontology. Under the preceptorship of Linda Imoh, DNP, ARNP.

• Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.

• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.

• Patient admission and assessments. Developing, evaluating and revising the plan of care based on patient assessments and multidisciplinary input.
  Assessed and implemented appropriate nursing care based upon
  comprehensive nursing assessment. Accurately obtained and
  documented patient history and medication lists, assessed individual
  conditions and needs, as well as selected departmental referrals for acute and chronically ill patients. Precepted new hires and students in a professional and supportive manner.