LYNDA OPARA
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wekiva Springs Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patients on withdrawal symptoms ,administered meds on time.
- Managed over 18 patients as a night nurse
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Updated patient charts using MATRIXCARE with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Family First HomeCare LLC
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep the RNs informed of changes.
Registered Nurse
HCA Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Education
ACLS
American Heart Association
Jacksonville, FL10.2022
CPR And AED
American Heart Association
Jacksonville, FL06.2022
Assisstance With Self Medication
Acumen CNA Training Center
Jacksonville, FL07.2016
Patient Care
Acumen CNA Training Center
Jacksonville, FL01.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
School of Nursing Mbano Joint Hospital
Nigeria11.2014
Skills
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Dementia and Alzheimer's related disorders certification
- Shared governance
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Patient assessments
- Infection Control Measures
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- HIV mini course certification
- Responding to emergencies
- Trustworthy companion
- Compassionate caregiver
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Wekiva Springs Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.
03.2020 - 07.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Family First HomeCare LLC
06.2018 - 08.2019
ACLS
American Heart Association
CPR And AED
American Heart Association
Assisstance With Self Medication
Acumen CNA Training Center
Patient Care
Acumen CNA Training Center
Associate of Science - Nursing
School of Nursing Mbano Joint Hospital
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