Nkechi Okeke
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with nine years of experience caring for patients within acute and critical in hospital setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore, MD
12.2020 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Educated patients on their condition and medications while providing emotional support.
- Responded quickly to any changes in patient's condition or vital signs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, following established protocols and guidelines.
- Identified potential complications or adverse reactions related to treatment plans.
- Developed individualized plan of care for each patient based on assessment data obtained from various sources such as labs, diagnostic tests and other health professionals' reports.
- Provided care to patients in a variety of settings, including critical care units, medical-surgical units, and emergency departments.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare trends, standards of care, treatments, drugs and therapies used in the field of Telemetry nursing.
- Managed intravenous therapy including IV starts, changes, discontinuation per physician orders.
- Conducted assessments on newly admitted patients.
- Provided education to family members regarding post discharge homecare needs.
- Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
- Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment.
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
- Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.
- Performed rounds on [Timeframe] basis on cardiac floor, checking on patients' well-being.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
02.2017 - 02.2022
- Provided care to patients in a variety of settings, including critical care units, medical-surgical units, and emergency departments.
- Ensured that all necessary documentation was completed accurately and timely.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare trends, standards of care, treatments, drugs and therapies used in the field of Telemetry nursing.
- Developed individualized plan of care for each patient based on assessment data obtained from various sources such as labs, diagnostic tests and other health professionals' reports.
- Managed intravenous therapy including IV starts, changes, discontinuation per physician orders.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through patient response assessment.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to improve clinical outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the unit.
- Performed venipuncture for lab draws when needed.
- Conducted assessments on newly admitted patients.
Registered Nurse
Oakwood Care Center
Baltimore, MD
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD05-2015
Associate of Science - General Studies
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD05-2013
Skills
- Safe NG tube insertion and removal
- Proper catheter insertion and removal
- Venipuncture blood draw expert and IV insertion
- Strong clinical judgment
- Computer proficient with microsoft office, excel and higher computer skills
- Energetic, team player, assertive, and dependable hard-worker with minimum supervision
- Excellent communication skills
Certification
- Basic Life Support(BLS)
- Advanced cardiac life support(ACLS)
- Pott Access/deaccessing certificate
- PICC and Midline removal certification
- NIH Stroke scale certificate
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
02.2017 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Oakwood Care Center
11.2015 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Coppin State University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Baltimore City Community College
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