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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Football, soccer, Basketball and Tennis
Languages
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RegisteredNurse

OBINNA C. EHIRIM

Registered Nurse
Dallas,TX

Summary

I have substantial professional experience of over ten years, and I bring both a commercial and legal background to my position in healthcare. I’m seeking a job as a registered nurse where I may continue to improve in my nursing profession. Colleagues have characterized me as a competitive self-starter who adopts a rational and systematic approach to attaining outcomes. I concentrate on accuracy, professionalism, and compassion in my treatment of customers. 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. 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.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Signature Pointe
Dallas, TX
08.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

LVN

Brentwood Nursing Home
Dallas, TX
05.2015 - 07.2021
  • Updating patient records
  • Providing bedside care
  • Monitoring and recording vital sign
  • Helping with nursing car
  • Medication administration
  • Organizing patient medication
  • Cleaning and maintaining medical tools and equipment
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.

Certified Medication Aide

Brentwood Nursing Home
Dallas, TX
05.2013 - 05.2015
  • I accurately administered medication to clients and managed the facility’s drug inventory
  • I managed process for logging in unused and excess drugs for destruction
  • Implemented a new process to ensure all state requirements were followed to prevent non-compliance.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.

Certified Nurse Aide

CNA, Brentwood Nursing Home
Dallas, TX
01.2013 - 05.2013
  • Assisted nursing staff in caring for clients including feeding, assisting with personal hygiene and ensuring a clean and safe environment
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Siena College of Health
Lauderhill, FL
06.2020

Certification (LVN) - Nursing

Dallas Nursing Institute
Dallas, TX
02.2015

Certification (Medication Aide) -

Alliance Career Institute
Dallas, TX
04.2013

Certification ( Certified Nurses Aide) -

Texas Career Institute
11.2012

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Proficient in
  • Microsoft Office
  • Suite, Email, Social Media
  • Hobbies
  • Soccer, Tennis, Baseball and Basketball, working out
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Medical Supply Management
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Decision Making
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Medication Administration
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Prescription Drug Recommendations
  • First Aid
  • Needs Assessment
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Nursing Performance Assessment
  • Care Coordination

Accomplishments

  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to over 100 patients in critical environment.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.

Football, soccer, Basketball and Tennis

Sports is like life. It comes after God and education. I have gone to many games including the Dallas Cowboy games and Liverpool FC soccer games in Livepool, England.

Languages

Dutch
Elementary

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Signature Pointe
08.2021 - Current

LVN

Brentwood Nursing Home
05.2015 - 07.2021

Certified Medication Aide

Brentwood Nursing Home
05.2013 - 05.2015

Certified Nurse Aide

CNA, Brentwood Nursing Home
01.2013 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Siena College of Health

Certification (LVN) - Nursing

Dallas Nursing Institute

Certification (Medication Aide) -

Alliance Career Institute

Certification ( Certified Nurses Aide) -

Texas Career Institute
OBINNA C. EHIRIMRegistered Nurse