Nkechi Akinokun
JFK HMH Muhlenberg Harold B & Dorothy A Snyder School of Nursing
Sayreville,New Jersey
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Experienced with clinical education, providing students with practical and theoretical knowledge. Utilizes evidence-based teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes and student engagement. Strong understanding of clinical practices and student assessment, contributing to development of competent healthcare professionals.
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
6 Years 11 Months- Direct and manage students learning in the clinical setting, adhering to the policies of JFK HMH and The School of Nursing.
- Orient students to clinical settings and demonstrate proper procedures to provide safe patient/family focus care.
- Supervise and guide students’ learning activities with patients.
- Develop and implement active-learning teaching strategies/activities specific to the level of the learner and course outcomes.
- Provide timely and ongoing feedback (verbal and written format) to students and clinical coordinators/lead faculty regarding individual and group performance.
Assistant Nurse Manager
6 Years 9 Months- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Provided care for patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Assessed patient status and notified physicians of clinical status.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients and families.
Assistant Nurse Manager
2 Years 3 Months- Managed personnel effectively, and analyzed workloads and skill requirements to meet patient’s needs.
- Assisted with staff education and unit projects while providing a high level of productivity and dependability.
- Ensured that the department personnel followed hospital/corporate policies and procedures, safety and infection control practices.
- Assessed performance of staff and provided feedback to the unit manager.
- Assumed responsibility for remaining current on job-related knowledge, skills and ongoing education/in-service/credentialing/certification/licensure requirements.
Staff Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
9 Years 9 Months- Assists in coaching, teaching, and mentoring new hires to promote familiarity and confidence in their new environment.
- Assess urgent and emergent health conditions using both physiologically and technologically derived data and implement interventions as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate documentation to ensure continuity of care, and accurate patient assessments across all working shifts.
- Managed multiple patients with various cardiac and neurological conditions and commodities on an Intermediate Care unit.
- Responds to 'Rapid Response' and 'Code Blue' events and provides assistance to the team including condition stabilizing interventions.
Advanced Practice Nurse
1 Year 8 Months- Provided medical consultation and services for a variety of private clients in an office setting.
- Examined patients, prescribed treatments, tests, and medications.
- Reviewed lab results, met with family members and care givers to discuss care plans.
- Evaluated clients for physical, medical and mental abnormalities, identified problems and effectively arranged for best resolution.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Analytical Chemistry
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing
Associates of Science
Nurse Graduate Diploma
Skills
Strong clinical judgement
High level of autonomy
Patient/family focused
Advanced Practice Nurse
Problem resolution capability
Professional bedside manner
Preceptor/Mentor
Clinical supervision
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Certification
- Stroke Certified (2014-Present)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- New Jersey Board of Nursing
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
HMH JFK Medical Center (COU)
10.2019 - 07.2026Read More
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
JFK HMH Muhlenberg Harold B & Dorothy A Snyder School of Nursing
09.2019 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Nurse Manager
HMH JFK Medical Center (3 Central)
07.2017 - 10.2019Read More
Advanced Practice Nurse
Premier Family Physicians
08.2015 - 04.2017Read More
Staff Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
HMH JFK Medical Center
10.2007 - 07.2017Read More
Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
Nurse Graduate Diploma
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Union County College
Associates of Science
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Monmouth University
Master of Science from Nursing
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Monmouth University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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University of Science and Technology
Bachelors of Science from Analytical Chemistry
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