Mercy Anyatonwu
Schenectady,NY
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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ellis Hospital
Schenectady, NY
04.2020 - 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- 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.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Garki Hospital
Abuja, FCT
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse
Primus International Super Specialty Hospital
Abuja, FCT
03.2017 - 08.2018
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St.Luke's Anglican Hospital
Zaria, Kaduna
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Salamah Hospital
Zaria, Kaduna
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09.2021
Midwifery
School of Midwifery, St. Luke's ANglican Hospital.
Wusasa, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.03.2017
General Nursing
School of Nursing, St. Luke's Anglican Hospital
Wusasa, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.11.2014
High School Diploma -
Amano Secondary Technical School
Amaede, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.06.2009
Owoahiafor Community Primary School
Owoahiafor, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.1998
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Instrument Sterilization
- Patient Care Oversight
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Care Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Diet and Nutrition
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Examination
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Procedure Assistance
- Creative Problem Solving
- Treatment Preparation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
Certification
- Critical Thinking Training - 3.25
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ellis Hospital
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Garki Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Primus International Super Specialty Hospital
03.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St.Luke's Anglican Hospital
09.2015 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Salamah Hospital
12.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Grand Canyon University
Midwifery
School of Midwifery, St. Luke's ANglican Hospital.
General Nursing
School of Nursing, St. Luke's Anglican Hospital
High School Diploma -
Amano Secondary Technical School
Owoahiafor Community Primary School