Kelechi Azuka
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Senior Nursing Officer at Bab Cock University Teaching Hospital, adept in clinical team management and patient care coordination. Spearheaded quality assurance initiatives, enhancing patient outcomes by 20%. Demonstrated integrity and leadership, mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative environment. Proficient in electronic health records and maintaining patient confidentiality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Nursing Officer
Bab Cock University Teaching Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluated departmental performance through regular audits, identifying areas for improvement and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Responded to emergent situations such as code blue, code green and advising health teams on appropriate steps and collaborating with physicians to control patient acuity.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on continual learning and growth.
- Improved best practices across nursing staff by collecting literature, presenting findings during meetings and adopting new methods to reduce costs and improve delivery and quality of care.
- Served as a trusted liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure the highest level of care and support during challenging medical situations.
- Coordinated with physicians and staff to facilitate admissions, evaluating admission criteria and patients' symptoms to determine need for psychiatric consultation and related care.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by working closely with case managers, social workers, and physicians to ensure seamless transitions of care for patients.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify areas for potential improvement in patient outcomes and overall hospital performance.
- Managed administrative functions such as staffing, staff performance and management and policy implementation in 180-bed hospital.
Medical/ Surgical Nurse
Bab Cock University Teaching Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills during emergent situations, collaborating with team members to deliver timely interventions and stabilize patients.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Administered blood transfusions safely, monitoring for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Managed caseload of five patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Facilitated operations of 20-bed medical-surgical floor, managing resources and directing work of nursing staff and patient care technicians.
E. R. Nurse
Bab Cock University Teaching Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during procedures such as IV insertion and wound care.
- Provided emergency care for patients suffering from Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory and Over Dose episodes.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying patient information, medication orders, dosages, routes of administration, and potential interactions before administering medications.
- Continuously expanded clinical knowledge base through ongoing education opportunities such as workshops, conferences, certifications, or advanced degrees related to emergency nursing practice.
- Contributed to hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives by participating in committees focused on enhancing patient safety and care standards.
Nephrology Nurse
Bab Cock University Teaching Hospital
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Promoted a culture of continuous quality improvement by participating in regular team meetings to review key performance indicators and identify opportunities for growth.
- Contributed to research initiatives aimed at advancing nephrology nursing practice and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions.
- Educated multidisciplinary staff on best practices in nephrology nursing care through ongoing professional development sessions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, evaluations, and progress toward established goals in electronic medical records systems.
- Prevented complications through diligent assessment of patients'' vascular access sites and prompt intervention when needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care plans for individuals with kidney-related conditions.
- Administered medications safely to manage symptoms and improve overall health of patients with chronic kidney disease.
Pediatric Nurse
Bab Cock University Teaching Hospital
03.2013 - 01.2017
- Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Performed advanced clinical skills such as IV insertion, catheterization, and NG tube placement with precision and attention to detail.
- Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Administered medications safely, adhering to strict protocols while monitoring for potential side effects or interactions.
- Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring timely communication with healthcare providers and families regarding patient progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bab Cock University School Of Nursing
Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, NigeriaSkills
- Clinical team management
- Healthcare team leadership
- Patient care management
- Maintaining patient confidentiality
- Clinical documentation
- Patient evaluation
- Electronic health records
- Patient care coordination
Timeline
Senior Nursing Officer
Bab Cock University Teaching Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Medical/ Surgical Nurse
Bab Cock University Teaching Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2023
E. R. Nurse
Bab Cock University Teaching Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2022
Nephrology Nurse
Bab Cock University Teaching Hospital
01.2018 - 11.2020
Pediatric Nurse
Bab Cock University Teaching Hospital
03.2013 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bab Cock University School Of Nursing
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