Nkechi Chiedu

· Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.

· Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

· Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.

· Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.

· Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.

· Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.

· Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.

· Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.

· Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.

· Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.

· Employed knowledge in growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to age of patients.

· Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care.

· Administered CPR to patients in cardiac arrest following American Heart Association Standards.

· Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

· Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

· Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

· Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

· Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

· Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

· Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Cook Children’s Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX ;March 2023- May 2023: Pediatric Rotation.

· Assessed, monitored vital signs and observed babies

· Participated in pain management for children

· Provided emotional support to patient

· Completed 48 clinical hours in pediatrics.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital-Maternal/Newborn Nursery Rotation

Jan. 2023-March 2023:

· Performed new mother and baby care.

· Completed 96 clinical hours in Labor and Delivery.

· Performed assessments on antepartum, postpartum, newborn, NICU and lactation.

Wise County Medical City Decatur, TX: Aug 2022 – Dec.2022; Medical Surgical Rotation

· Assisted 22 patients with personal care; bathing (bed bath, tub, shower) oral hygiene, shaving, skin and hair care

· Repositioned immobile patients three times per day while maintaining proper body alignment.

· Removed peripheral IV as directed by RN

· Transported patients to designated areas; Dialysis unit, radiology, cath lab,, endoscopy center

· Answered 15 patients call lights and performed services that added to patients' physical well-being

· Obtained vital signs height, weight, and demographic data

· Assisted with urinary catheter removal, enema procedure, finger stick blood sugar checks, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, trach care emptied and managed drainage receptacles/tubes and bladder scans

· Implemented CPR during telemetry floor rotation for patient who coded

· Supervised patients mobilization and prevented falls

· Maintained HIPAA compliance at all times

· Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff

· Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses

· Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients

· Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient

· Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care

· Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection

Texas Health Springwood Behavioral Health Hospital HEB-May 31, 2022- Aug. 4, 2022: Mental Health Nursing Rotation

· Completed psychiatric evaluations for adult and adolescent patients.

· Assessed and assisted in medication administration.

· Completed 96 psychiatric clinical hours.

Discovery Village at Southlake-Retirement Community 01/18/2022-05/11/2022: Geriatric

· Assessed patients and assisted in daily living activities.

· Medication administration.

· Repositioned patients.

• Assistant Manager: Branch and Zonal Supervisory role for eight (8) head of operations on compliance.

• Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing and dressing
• Provides assistance to patients according to care to plan of care
• Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurse
• Keep patients environment clean, transports patients and takes action to eliminate fall risk to patient.