Irenaeus Atabong
Coon Rapids,MN
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Premium Choice Care LLC, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based care plans and effective communication. Skilled in infection control and crisis intervention, ensuring high-quality care and safety for diverse patient populations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Premium Choice Care LLC
05.2023 - 06.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as per established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive care practices.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted in coordinating patient discharges, ensuring continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes and operational efficiency.
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Bloomington, MN03-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- Care planning
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Feeding assistance
- Seizure management
- Home care
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Premium Choice Care LLC
05.2023 - 06.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University