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Nkem Nwankwo

Oklahoma City

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, Step-down

Integris Baptist Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Brookwood Skilled Nursing Home
10.2020 - 01.2023
  • Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Grace Living Centers
07.2014 - 10.2020
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Education

Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2022

Skills

  • IV Administration
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Patient Care and Monitoring
  • EPIC EMR
  • Patient Management
  • Monitoring Recovery

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, Step-down

Integris Baptist Medical Center
07.2022 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Brookwood Skilled Nursing Home
10.2020 - 01.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Grace Living Centers
07.2014 - 10.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Education

Rose State College

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