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Lilian Nnatah- onyije

Katy,TX

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse in Pediatrics known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient education, emergency response, and developmental milestone tracking. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal care and support for pediatric patients and families.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Pediatrics

VENTEX HOME HEALTH
Houston, TX
03.2023 - Current
  • Instructed parents and guardians on proper home care techniques for their child's condition.
  • Conducted follow up visits after discharge from hospitalization or surgery.
  • Assisted medical staff with diagnostic tests such as x-rays, ultrasounds, MRI scans.
  • Monitored vital signs of pediatric patients including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Counseled family members regarding end-of-life issues related to their child's diagnosis and condition.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes in accordance with hospital policy.
  • Facilitated referrals for further evaluation or treatment when necessary.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary patient care rounds to ensure quality of care delivery to pediatric patients.

Registered Nurse

Baylor Scott & White Health -
Brenham, TX
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Reliant Home Health Agency
Houston, TX
12.2019 - 02.2022
  • Adhered to all applicable laws regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
  • Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Epic Health Services
Houston, TX
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.

LVN Charge Nurse

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Phoenix, AZ
01.2017 - 09.2017
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.

LVN Charge Nurse

NORTH MOUNTAIN MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Phoenix, AZ
02.2008 - 11.2016
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - REGISTERED NURSING

IDEAL PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
Miami, FL
03-2018

Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing Practice

GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Phoenix, AZ
04-2008

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Discharge Planning
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Feeding Tube Management
  • Behavioral support
  • Emergency Care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Immunization Administration
  • Family Support
  • Behavioral Management
  • Child Development
  • Chart updating
  • Health Promotion

Certification

  • NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSURE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE (NCLEX) -REGISTERED NURSE 2024.
  • LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE CERTIFICATE (LVN) 2008
  • CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) 2010

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Pediatrics

VENTEX HOME HEALTH
03.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Baylor Scott & White Health -
03.2022 - 02.2023

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Reliant Home Health Agency
12.2019 - 02.2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Epic Health Services
09.2017 - 01.2019

LVN Charge Nurse

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
01.2017 - 09.2017

LVN Charge Nurse

NORTH MOUNTAIN MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER
02.2008 - 11.2016

Associate Degree in Nursing - REGISTERED NURSING

IDEAL PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE

Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing Practice

GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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