NKIRUKA OKEKE
Newberry
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.
Clinical nursing professional prepared for coordinating role with focus on impactful patient care. Strong expertise in patient management, treatment planning, and healthcare protocols, ensuring high standards and positive outcomes. Highly adaptable to changing needs, fostering team collaboration, and consistently meeting objectives. Known for reliability, communication skills, and proactive approach in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Cordinator, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- Assigns patient care duties to nurses and support staff based on patient needs and staff skills.
- Monitors the performance of team members and provides guidance or support as needed.
- Ensures continuity of care by overseeing admissions, discharges, and patient transfers.
- Collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and families to support patient-centered care.
- Troubleshoots urgent issues, emergencies, or complex cases.
- Manages unit workflow to ensure staffing levels and patient care needs are balanced.
- Maintains accurate documentation and ensures compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Handles unit-level problem-solving (equipment shortages, scheduling conflicts, etc.).
- Acts as a communication channel between staff nurses and management.
- Monitors infection control, fall prevention, and other safety initiatives.
- Advocates for both patient safety and staff well-being.
Nursing Officer 1
EKO Hospital Plc, Ikeja
05.2012 - 03.2021
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Staff Nurse
Zion Citizen Hospital, Ikeja
03.2009 - 04.2012
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Diploma - Midwifery
Bishop Shanahan Hospital
Nsukka, Enugu03.2012
Diploma - Nursing
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
01.2009
Skills
- Medication safety
- Patient and family education
- Pain management
- Critical thinking
- Team player
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Staff development
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
Member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
Certification
BLS -( Basic Life Support) and ACLS - (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) by American Heart Association.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Cordinator, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Nursing Officer 1
EKO Hospital Plc, Ikeja
05.2012 - 03.2021
Staff Nurse
Zion Citizen Hospital, Ikeja
03.2009 - 04.2012
Diploma - Midwifery
Bishop Shanahan Hospital
Diploma - Nursing
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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