Monique Azuogu
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with two years of clinical experience in providing high-quality patient care. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and administering medications with a strong focus on ensuring optimal health outcomes. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, educating patients and families, and maintaining accurate medical records. Adaptable and committed to enhancing healthcare delivery through continuous learning and excellence in practice.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health Unit
St. Joseph’s Hospital Center
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Completed rounds to observe and document patients’ behavior, ensuring all safety points
- Prepared and administered patients’ medications in close coordination with psychiatrist
- Completed 13 different assessments and recognized behavioral changes in patients
- Anticipated needs of patients and provided emotional support during crisis
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
Memorial Hermann Southwest
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Monitored Patient’s Vital Signs every four hours
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Managed caseload of five patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Educated Patients on medications and disease processes
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Central Texas College
Houston, TX05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Chemistry
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX12.2012
Skills
- Lab draws
- Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Strong clinical judgment
- Health promotion
- Professional bedside manner
- Safety Checks
- Licensed RN
- Timely communication
- Critical care
- Client records
- Chart updating
- De-escalation and patient redirection
- Diabetes management
- Recognize changes in patients
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association, 01/26
- Active RN License, 01/26
- CPI certification, 12/26
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health Unit
St. Joseph’s Hospital Center
07.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
Memorial Hermann Southwest
02.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Chemistry
University of Houston-Downtown
ADN - Nursing
Central Texas College
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