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Mary Edokpa

Marietta,Ga.

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven 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. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-Registered Nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Autumn Breeze Health Care Center
03.2020 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Registered Nurse

Powder Springs Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
03.2020 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • 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.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Essential School of Nursing
Miami, FL
05.2024

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY
12.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant

Big Apple Training
White Plains, NY
04.2010

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient Assessment
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient Care
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care Planning
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient care planning
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Family Education
  • Critical Care
  • Performing EKGs
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Intake and discharge
  • Relationship Building

Accomplishments

  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in Hospital environment.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
  • Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
  • Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
  • Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
  • Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.

Travelling, Cooking, and Reading

Traveling opens up a world of discovery from, exploring new cultures to trying exotic cuisines. Cooking allows you to bring those flavors home, experiment with recipes, and create culinary masterpieces. Reading, on the other hand, transports you to different realms through stories, expands your knowledge, and fuels your imagination. Together they offer a well-rounded journey of exploration and enrichment.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Autumn Breeze Health Care Center
03.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

Powder Springs Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
03.2020 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Essential School of Nursing

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

Westchester Community College

Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant

Big Apple Training
Mary Edokpa