Nancy C. Ifemesia
Allen,TX
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY A position as a Nurse Practitioner utilizing clinical skills and professional experiences to promote health for young adults to geriatric patients while gaining an opportunity for professional growth and development. Seeking a fast-paced and challenging opportunity in an atmosphere of open collaboration that provides and promotes optimal care to patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Texas Premier Infectious Disease Consultants
Plano, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Evaluate and manage patients with infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Covid 19, TB, Hepatitis C and B
- Conduct inpatient and outpatient follow-ups
- Perform drain removal, conduct wound checks, prescribe targeted antibiotics therapy, and make referrals to specialist such as Vascular and wound care doctors
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Communicate with supervising physician to provide comprehensive patient care and high-risk management strategies.
- Prescribe appropriate Antibiotics and education on use and side effects to support health and comfort of patients.
- Appropriately diagnose and treat variety of diseases through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources
Allen, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Assesses, utilizing age-specific data, patient's physical, psychosocial, and spiritual status in a comprehensive manner in caring for post-surgical and trauma patients in an 8-bed ICU
- Performed care of 2-3 patients per shift, promptly and attentively notifying physicians of immediate clinical changes while preparing and implementing patient care for faster recovery and optimal health outcomes
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Communicate patient’s condition to family members in a compassionate and non-technical manner
- Ability to comply with rigorous standards of service, deliver exceptional care, and assist other staff in delivery of patient care as appropriate
Student Nurse Practitioner
VA Hospital
Dallas, TX
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Completed 360 hours of clinical work in Intensive Care Unit.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses.
- Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
- Referred patients to medical specialists and coordinated patient care with social workers, case managers, and mental health professionals.
- Processed quick-result lab tests for certain diseases such as influenza, strep, and urinary tract infections.
- Performed sterile procedures such as central line and arterial line placement with preceptor's supervision
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
Student Nurse Practitioner
Texas health Allen
Allen, TX
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Completed 180 hours of clinical work with a hospitalist group in the hospital
- Performed comprehensive head-to-assessment of patients admitted through the Emergency Department
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
- Established effective relationships with patients and families by respecting patient rights and involving patients and families in decision-making.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention, and birth control methods.
Student Nurse Practitioner
Texas Health Plano
Plano, TX
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Completed 180 hours of clinical work in infectious disease sub-specialty.
- Perform comprehensive history and physical of patients with infectious and non-infectious diseases such as Covid 19, pneumonia, Complicated UTI, skin infections, TB, GBS, Meningitis, and host of other infections
- Providing appropriate antimicrobial treatment, while assessing for side effects and monitoring patient response to treatment
- Ordering appropriate labs and imaging and ability to interpret results and make adjustments to treatment plan
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Registered Nurse
Progressive Care Unit, Texas Health Resources
Allen, TX
10.2016 - 01.2021
- Receives and manages patient’s hemodynamic post cardiac procedures from PACU
- Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities in Intermediate Care Unit
- Perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in accurate and timely fashion
- Document patient’s assessment findings, psychosocial/physical responses to nursing intervention, and progress toward problems resolution
- Ability to interpret Cardiac Rhythms via telemetry monitor, and initiate lifesaving interventions on lethal arrhythmias
- Conducts individualized patient assessment, prioritizing collected data based on patient's immediate needs and condition
- Develop individualized plan of care for patients that reflects collaboration with other healthcare team members
- Assessed need for ordered, obtained, and interpretation of lab test
Registered Nurse
Med-Surg Telemetry, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
W. Islip, NY
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Responsible for delivery of evidence-based patient care appropriate to age of patients
- Responsible and accountable for planning, delegating, and coordinating nursing care rendered to patients
- Monitor patient's progress, document patients’ response to treatment regimens, and communicate status to interdisciplinary care team
- Assist physicians with exams and procedures
- Performed venipuncture, accessed implantable ports, and maintain central lines catheter devices
Patient Care Associate
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
W. Islip, NY
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Provides patients' personal hygiene by giving bed baths, helping with showers, and meeting elimination needs by offering bedpans and urinals
- Provides adjunct care by administering enemas, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, and applying restraint
- Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; specimen collection; recording intake and output information
- Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients’ call lights and requests; reporting observations of patients to nurses.
Education
Master’s - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NY05.2014
Skills
- Diet and Nutrition
- Preventive Healthcare
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Follow-Up
- Compassionate and Caring
- Test Interpretations
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Examination
- Medical Procedure Preparation
Additional Information
- BLS, ACLS, CMSRN, AGACNP-BC , Texas APRN License, DEA #, Texas state Nursing License, New York State Nursing License,
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Texas Premier Infectious Disease Consultants
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources
01.2022 - Current
Student Nurse Practitioner
VA Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
Student Nurse Practitioner
Texas health Allen
05.2021 - 08.2021
Student Nurse Practitioner
Texas Health Plano
02.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Progressive Care Unit, Texas Health Resources
10.2016 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Med-Surg Telemetry, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
05.2015 - 07.2016
Patient Care Associate
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
05.2014 - 05.2015
Master’s - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stony Brook University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
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