Nijsha Obiedo
New Pekin,IN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient safety, care, and support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Weekend On-Call Registered Nurse
Amedisys Hospice
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Primary RN that provided nursing coverage to 14 counties for approximately 60-100 patients pending census.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open lines of communication for effective collaboration in care planning efforts.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments during weekend on-call shifts.
- Expedited response times for emergency situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes during critical moments in their care journey.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Charge Nurse
Baptist Health Floyd
01.2007 - 10.2020
- Charge Nurse for 32 bed unit maintained nurse patient ratios based on census, facilitated staffing for unit, float pool, overflow unit, and telemetry monitors.
- Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering supportive and professional work environment.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to assess needs and determine best options for care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Championed positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Galen College Of Nursing
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Connected classroom knowledge to real-life scenarios during clinical rotations by guiding students through hands-on practice of essential nursing skills.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, offering support and guidance for professional development.
- Stayed current on advances in biological science and incorporated into curriculum.
- Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Ivy Tech Community College
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Designed engaging simulations using state-of-the-art technology, fostering critical thinking and decision-making skills among students in complex clinical scenarios.
- Served as liaison between students and clinical facilities, promoting positive relationships while ensuring adherence to program policies.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom. Group size ranged from 6-12 students.
- Encouraged active participation from all students during case study discussions; enhancing teamwork abilities.
- Managed clinical rotations for students, ensuring exposure to diverse patient populations and healthcare settings.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UT2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY2007
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Documentation
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection Control
- Compassionate and Caring
- Staff education and training
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Weekend On-Call Registered Nurse
Amedisys Hospice
11.2020 - 05.2023
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Galen College Of Nursing
01.2017 - 01.2019
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Ivy Tech Community College
01.2015 - 01.2017
Charge Nurse
Baptist Health Floyd
01.2007 - 10.2020
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governor's University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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