Judith Odigwe-Blair
Registered Nurse
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
I’m a newly graduated nurse who brings focus, resilience, and a deep sense of purpose to patient care. My nursing education challenged me to think critically, adapt quickly, and advocate fiercely for patients. From med-surg and critical care to OB, peds, and mental health and I’ve embraced every part of that journey. I am deeply committed to giving patients not just treatment, but trust and comfort. I’m especially passionate about med-surg and the operating room, but I’m open to any unit where I can continue growing and make a meaningful impact. I thrive in environments where teamwork, clear communication, and critical thinking matter, and I’m excited to bring that same energy into a nursing team that values growth, excellence, and compassion. I’m ready to keep learning, contribute meaningfully, and step into this next chapter with purpose and professionalism.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Futurecare
Annapolis, MD
04.2026 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Nursing Student
Clinical Rotations
Wyne, NJ
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Provided direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of clinical professor.
- Communicated with the registered nurse and clinical professor about changes in the patient’s clinical condition (both adults and children).
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in the patient’s condition or response to treatment.
- Administered medication administration, performed wound care, individualized patient care planning.
- Educated patients in upper extremity home strengthening exercises, proper positioning, and possible home and workplace modification to improve independence.
- Administered medications to patients involving PO and IV fluids and provided maternal-neonatal support.
- Worked and rotated in various areas of the hospital including adult hospital floors, NICU, ICU and ER.
- Collaborated with RN providing bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients on units.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center
Keansburg, NJ
03.2020 - 02.2025
- Safety procedures
- Patient care
- Assist with patient ADL’s.
- Answer calls for help and observe changes in a resident’s condition or behavior.
- Take/record residents vital signs (temperature, blood pressure).
- Documentation (I&O, POC)
- Wound/foley care
- Transporting patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Nursesvue Career Tek
New Jersey, USA01-2020
Bachelor of Laws -
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ogun State, Nigeria01.2009
Skills
- Proficient in the use of healthcare tools such as Epic charting and knowledge of diagnostic imaging
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Proficient in in providing excellent patient care, time management and multitasking, team collaboration and adaptability
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers AHA
- Certified Nurse Aide
- Dean’s List recipient from WPU College of Health & Sciences, 2 semesters
- Infection Prevention and Control Principles certified
- Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging for Students certified
- Nigerian Bar Association
Languages
English
Professional
Igbo
Professional
Yoruba
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Futurecare
04.2026 - Current
Nursing Student
Clinical Rotations
01.2023 - 05.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center
03.2020 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Nursesvue Career Tek
Bachelor of Laws -
Olabisi Onabanjo University