Ngozika Victoria Amalu
Newcastle,OK
Summary
Registered Nurse with 9+ years of acute care hospital experience and a Master of Science in Nursing Informatics. Experienced in emergency department, inpatient observation, step-down, telemetry, transplant, and medical-surgical nursing. Strong background in clinical assessment, concurrent chart review, physician communication, and electronic health record documentation. Skilled in identifying documentation gaps, reviewing laboratory and diagnostic findings, evaluating severity of illness and risk of mortality, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support accurate and compliant clinical documentation. Knowledgeable in CMS guidelines, quality improvement initiatives, inpatient workflows, and regulatory standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Observation PRN Registered Nurse
Oklahoma University Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2025 - Current
- Provide nursing care for observation and acute care patients in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Review physician documentation, laboratory findings, diagnostic results, medications, and treatment plans to support accurate patient care and clinical communication.
- Monitor patient status changes and communicate significant findings to physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Ensure accurate and timely electronic health record documentation in compliance with hospital standards.
- Collaborate with case management, physicians, respiratory therapy, and ancillary services to support continuity of care and safe patient outcomes.
- Utilize clinical judgment to identify patient risks, escalation needs, and appropriate interventions.
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg/Transplant Unit
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for patients with complex medical and transplant-related conditions in an acute care inpatient setting.
- Reviewed physician orders, laboratory results, medications, and treatment plans to identify changes in patient condition.
- Maintained accurate and compliant electronic health record documentation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
- Strengthened clinical assessment, prioritization, and decision-making skills while managing high-acuity patient populations.
Emergency Department Staff Nurse / Inpatient Observation / Step-Down / Med-Surg Telemetry
Oklahoma University Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Delivered emergency and acute inpatient nursing care across multiple acuity levels in a high-volume hospital setting.
- Conducted rapid triage assessments using Emergency Severity Index (ESI) protocols.
- Reviewed physician and nursing documentation, laboratory findings, diagnostic testing, and treatment plans to support accurate clinical communication and patient management.
- Identified inconsistencies, omissions, and evolving clinical conditions requiring escalation or clarification.
- Collaborated closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, trauma teams, EMS, and ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes.
- Documented assessments, interventions, patient responses, and outcomes accurately within the electronic health record.
- Managed complex patient populations including sepsis, stroke, chest pain, trauma, respiratory distress, and altered mental status.
Registered Nurse – Emergency/Trauma & Medical-Surgical
Sir Lester Bird Medical Center
Antigua
09.2017 - 04.2022
- Provided nursing care in emergency, trauma, and medical-surgical units for diverse inpatient populations.
- Evaluated patient conditions, identified high-risk clinical indicators, and implemented evidence-based interventions.
- Served as Charge Nurse overseeing patient flow, staffing coordination, prioritization, and resource allocation.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and healthcare teams regarding patient status changes and care needs.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation to support quality patient care and regulatory compliance.
- Assisted in identifying clinical trends and risk factors impacting patient outcomes.
Laboratory Scientist Assistant
Chinoxy Medical Laboratory Services
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Collected and processed patient specimens for laboratory testing and culture analysis.
- Assisted with specimen preparation, microorganism identification, and reporting of laboratory findings.
- Maintained accuracy and attention to detail in clinical documentation and reporting processes.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nursing Informatics
Western Governors University
01-2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
University of Health Sciences Antigua
01-2016
Bachelor of Science - Applied Medical Microbiology and Brewing
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Nigeria01-2009
Skills
- Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)
- Concurrent Chart Review
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Documentation
- Severity of Illness & Risk of Mortality
- Physician Documentation Clarification
- Emergency & Acute Care Nursing
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Assessment & Critical Thinking
- Quality Improvement & Compliance
- CMS & Regulatory Awareness
- Laboratory & Diagnostic Interpretation
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Safety & Evidence-Based Practice
- Clinical Communication
- Informatics & Data Analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Active Multi-State License
- New York State RN License
- ACLS, BLS, PALS
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Essentials of ECG & Dysrhythmia Monitoring
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong understanding of inpatient acute care workflows and clinical documentation standards
- Experience interpreting clinical indicators, laboratory data, and diagnostic results
- Proficient in EHR systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and healthcare documentation systems
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous professional development
- Knowledge of quality improvement principles and healthcare compliance standards
Timeline
Emergency Department Observation PRN Registered Nurse
Oklahoma University Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg/Transplant Unit
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
01.2025 - 05.2025
Emergency Department Staff Nurse / Inpatient Observation / Step-Down / Med-Surg Telemetry
Oklahoma University Medical Center
05.2022 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse – Emergency/Trauma & Medical-Surgical
Sir Lester Bird Medical Center
09.2017 - 04.2022
Laboratory Scientist Assistant
Chinoxy Medical Laboratory Services
01.2010 - 01.2012
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nursing Informatics
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
University of Health Sciences Antigua
Bachelor of Science - Applied Medical Microbiology and Brewing
Enugu State University of Science and Technology