MARY I ADEBAYO
Rowlett
Summary
A dedicated, energetic, and passionate Registered Nurse who responds to patients with promptness and empathy. Diligent and focused with over 19years experience in hospital settings in Nigeria and the USA. A healthcare professional with an exceptional will to observe, learn, and adapt to new work environment, with good critical thinking abilities and a good team player in order to provide safe, quality and evidence-based care according to facility policy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
07.2022 - Current
- Engaged in research activities related to nursing.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Initiates and participates in Rapid Responses and Codes
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients transitioning from acute care setting to home care or other post-acute settings.
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.
- Used computers to complete necessary documentation on patient progress.
- Developed individualized plan of care to perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician.
- Notified physicians promptly of any change in patient's condition or abnormal results.
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards.
- Initiated resuscitative measures to reduce disability and death from acute circulatory and respiratory emergencies.
- Protected patients' rights and dignity by delivering care without judgment or discrimination.
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Performed peritoneal dialysis and LVAD.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare professionals in Emergency unit, Transplant units and other acute and critical care unit as a float RN.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and operational procedures.
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Promoted patient advocacy by actively participating in interdisciplinary meetings and voicing concerns on behalf of patients.
- Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, ensuring swift patient stabilization.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Championed a culture of patient-centered care, consistently demonstrating empathy, respect, and professionalism in all interactions with patients and their families.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure timely medication administration, avoiding delays in patient treatment plans.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Recorded height and weight of patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of universal precautions and infection control protocols when handling specimens and disposing of contaminated materials.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Precepting new patient care technicians.
- Work closely with nurses and therapists.
- As a Transfer Mobility Coach (TMC), train and sign-off new staffs in safe transfer of patients using Think-lift equipments.
PATIENT CARE TECH & CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
DENTON STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTRE
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Responding to patient call lights and needs promptly
- Promoting patient satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Coordinating patient care needs with other healthcare team
- Performing all necessary and requested patient care procedures including monitoring vital signs, tidying patients environments and other fundamental care actions
- Supporting healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks
- Documenting patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
- Recording observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records
- Keeping instruments and equipment clean and effectively sanitized
- Accompany patients to outside facilities for tests, treatments, Dr's appointments and special therapies.
REGISTERED NURSE (RN, NIGERIA) NURSING OFFICER II
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE ABEOKUTA
02.2013 - 12.2018
- Created and implemented staff schedules and provided quality nursing care to patients
- Devised and modified individualized plans of care and communicated patient needs to supporting healthcare teams, including social workers and case managers
- Defined care goals based on nursing diagnoses and incorporated therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing actions
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants
- Delivered extensive training and mentorship to registered and licensed vocational nurses to ensure and maintain continuity of care
- Counseled patients and families to provide psychological, emotional and spiritual support
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2013
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership
- Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff
- HIV counseling and Testing of Antenatal patients
- Prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) Focal person
- Supervised community services in providing free HIV Testing and treatment of Positive individuals.
Education
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
OGEDE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL07.2024
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
B&M CAREER INSTITUTE
Dallas, TX06.2020
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - MIDWIFERY
OBA-ADEMOLA II, SCHOOL OF MIDWIFERY
07.2010
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
ECWA SCHOOL OF NURSING
11.2006
Skills
- Acute care clinical training
- Patient Assessment & Clinical Judgement
- Telemetry & Cardiac Monitoring
- CPR, BLS & ACLS(AHA)
- NIHSS Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention(CPI)
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable team player qualities
- Multitasking in high-pressure settings
- Counseling and patient education skills
- Advocate for patients and families
- Bedside Professionalism
- Assistance with mobility needs
- Documentation of vital signs monitoring
- Infection control protocols & safety
- Efficient time management techniques
- Administration of oral, IV & IM medications
- EMR Documentation & Charting compliance
Certification
- Registered Nurse(RN, Nigeria)
- Patient Care Technician
- Phlebotomy
- BLS/CPR(American Heart Association)
- ACLS(American Heart Association)
- NIHSS Certification
- Pain Management by American Cancer Society
- Registered Midwife(RM, Nigeria)
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Electrocardiogram(ECG/EKG)
- Blood Borne Pathogen
- Registered Nurse (BSN,RN, USA)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
07.2022 - Current
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
03.2021 - 07.2022
PATIENT CARE TECH & CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
DENTON STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTRE
06.2020 - 03.2021
REGISTERED NURSE (RN, NIGERIA) NURSING OFFICER II
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE ABEOKUTA
02.2013 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2013
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
OGEDE SECONDARY SCHOOL
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - MIDWIFERY
OBA-ADEMOLA II, SCHOOL OF MIDWIFERY
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
ECWA SCHOOL OF NURSING
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
B&M CAREER INSTITUTE
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