Lucy Uwaoma
Cumming,Ga
Summary
Dedicated and passionate registered nurse with clinical hospital and office experience. Committed to patient education and implementing a holistic approach to nursing. Demonstrated expertise in patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Valuing collaboration within a team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for reliability and adaptability, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with comprehensive knowledge of medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Acute Care Medical/Surgical Nurse
Northside Hospital Forsyth
05.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient care to enhance recovery and promote well-being.
- Worked effectively with healthcare teams to formulate patient-centered care plans.
- Assisted the medical team in executing treatment plans, ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by educating patients and families on post-discharge care.
- Enhanced patient safety with diligent monitoring and adherence to protocols.
- Enhanced patient care through the adoption of evidence-based practices.
- Documented patient information accurately to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided emergency care to stabilize patients with acute medical needs.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs, and tailor interventions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by educating patients on follow-up care.
- Supported patient recovery by monitoring progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, and providing personalized care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers on proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored and managed patients on telemetry to ensure accurate and timely assessment of cardiac rhythms.
Hospice Nurse
Agape Hospice Care
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing emotional, spiritual, and physical needs holistically.
Administrative Assistant/Data Analyst
Fasu Solution Llc
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Epic Cadence Go-Live Consultant Mar.2015 – April2015 Lahey Medical Center, Peabody MA
- Supported front desk staff on how to schedule patient
- Assisted staff on how to add attending provider and PCP during scheduling
- Showed front staff on how to verify check-in process and how to check-out
- Helped staff on how to set up DAR and print AVS
Staff Nurse
Holy Rosary Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Education
Associate in Nursing -
School of Nursing, Holy Rosary Hospital
01.2008
Skills
- Cultural awareness
- Professionalism
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Critical thinking
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Medical record documentation
- Nursing interventions
- Acute care
Certification
- Georgia State Registered Professional Nurse, RN319470.2023
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR. April2023
- Certified Clinical Data Manager
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
- Responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care for patients-Adults and Children.
- Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and responds to emergencies using a decisive, composed and respectful manner.
- Excellent management skills and strong use of analytic and critical thinking skills.
- Assessed patients’ status; notified physicians of clinical changes and interacted with patients families to keep them abreast of patient’s condition.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and remains calm under pressure and stress.
- Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet.
- Implemented the 6 Rights of medication administration and safe handling guidelines for patients receiving treatment
- Efficient, thorough and passionate about delivering the best level of care.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, Motivated and eager to contribute to your winning team.
- Experienced in acute care conditions and telemetry patients.
STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Neonatal/Pediatric Nursing Care, Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu, Nigeria
- Acute Care, Holy Rosary Hospital, Owerri, Nigeria
- Mental Health Nursing, Mgboko Psychiatric Hospital, Abia State, Nigeria
- Nursing Care of Adults, Our lady of Lourdes Hospital, Anambra, Nigeria
- Orthopedic Nursing: National Orthopedic Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria
- Operating Room Nursing: Holy Rosary Hospital Emekuku, Nigeria.
- OB/GYN Nursing: Holy Rosary Specialist and Maternity Hospital, Anambra, Nigeria.
Timeline
Hospice Nurse
Agape Hospice Care
01.2024 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse Acute Care Medical/Surgical Nurse
Northside Hospital Forsyth
05.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant/Data Analyst
Fasu Solution Llc
01.2016 - 01.2022
Staff Nurse
Holy Rosary Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Georgia State Registered Professional Nurse, RN319470.2023
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR. April2023
- Certified Clinical Data Manager
Associate in Nursing -
School of Nursing, Holy Rosary Hospital
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