Ngozi Ibekwe
Chicago Heights,IL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient management and staff training. Known for fostering professional growth and improving team efficiency through mentorship while ensuring high standards of care and optimal patient outcomes.
Compassionate Medical Surgical Registered Nurse with a proven track record in patient education, evidence-based practices, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and strong clinical judgment.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Medical Surgical Registered Nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Trinity Hospital
Chicago, IL
11.2007 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, administering medications and monitoring vital signs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care
- Led training sessions for new nursing staff, enhancing onboarding experience and improving team efficiency
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, ensuring timely interventions and optimal outcomes
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved infection control measures within the surgical unit
- Mentored junior nurses in advanced clinical skills, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Currently lead Nurse
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
Chicago, IL
07.2005 - 11.2007
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Provided education and support to patients and families on health management strategies.
- Assessed patient conditions, documenting changes accurately in electronic health records.
- Implemented best practices to improve patient safety and quality of care standards.
- Advocated for patient needs within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive treatment approaches.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Manor Care Nursing Home
Wilmette, IL
05.2005 - 07.2007
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and knowledge sharing.
- Led initiatives to streamline nursing workflows, resulting in increased efficiency in patient care delivery.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL05-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kennedy King College
Chicago, IL05-2005
Skills
- Wound care
- Basic life support
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Central line management
- Care planning
- HIPAA compliance
- ADL assistance
- Catheter care
- Patient education
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Quality improvement
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Nursing performance assessment
- Medical procedure preparation
- Routine examinations
- Procedure assistance
- Insulin medication assistance
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Patient condition monitoring
- Delegation and motivation
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Collecting vitals
- Student precepting
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chronic disease management
- Accurate documentation
- Diabetes management
- Documentation
- Monitoring vital signs
- Enteral feeding
- Telemetry monitoring
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Trinity Hospital
11.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
07.2005 - 11.2007
Registered Nurse
Manor Care Nursing Home
05.2005 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kennedy King College