Nnaemeka Onuoha
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with over 10+ years of acute care experience aiming to leverage my skills in providing extensive health care to patients to help improve overall physical and mental health. Adept in working as a collaborative team member to ensure patients have a safe and positive outcome. Track record of maintaining good communication, standards and following leadership directives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Metrowest Medical Center
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Travel Registered Nurse
Monument Health
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided exceptional, life-saving care to up to 6 patients daily by closely monitoring acute conditions such as STEMIs, NSTEMIs, COPD, CHF, Sepsis, and Afib RVR
- Maintained airways and oxygenation status in patients using, BIPAP, Opti flow and CPAP as prescribed to provide high flow oxygen to patients in critical condition
- Accurately monitored EKG, EMG and BP readings and reported changes in patient conditions to other members of the care team
- Performed diagnostic assessments on changes in measurements as well as interventions
- Administered patients' prescribed medications and treatment in a safe and timely manner while observing for adverse effects
- Ensured that standard procedures are followed for nutritional intake, lab samplings and infection control
Travel Registered Nurse
Marshfield Medical Center
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided exceptional, life-saving care to up to 6 patients daily by monitoring EKG, EMG and BP readings and observing for changes in patients' condition
- Studied patients' charts, medication regimens, and test results upon admittance to the progressive care unit in other to make tentative assessment and evaluation
- Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects
- Demonstrated critical thinking and clinical decision making in executing nursing skills and procedures
- Implement LEAN healthcare method to improve patient satisfaction rate
- Provided exceptional patient education to improve patient self-care, minimize hospital stay and readmission
- Evaluate treatment effectiveness and care needs of patients in order to improve overall well-being
- Communicate to team members on patients' stability and acuity leading to effective continuity of care
- Leveraged technology to document patient care activities and interventions
- Managed individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patient health through nursing process
Travel Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations in EPIC EMR
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Performed physical examinations to make tentative diagnoses
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs
- Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
Travel Registered Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Facilitated initial screening of geriatric patients within 24hours of admission to determine effective care and minimize discharge delays
- Developed patient care plans for up to 20 inpatients
- Provided competent care to chronically ill, trauma and a variety of patients in a Skilled nursing facility
- Performed assessment for signs and symptoms indicating physiological and psychosocial changes in patients' condition
- Onboarded 5 new nurses
- Wound care committee
Travel Registered Nurse
Long Beach Memorial Center
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Administered Cardiac medications as prescribed by the physicians while observing the health and sides effects from treatments of up to 6 patients daily
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition and exercise to help promote better outcomes
- Adhered to medication and treatment schedule to promote patient overall wellbeing and safety
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Travel Registered Nurse
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Educated patients on healthy lifestyle choices that help in reducing symptom reoccurrence and readmission
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected them to optimal providers and care
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Updated patient charts using (Cerner) with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
Travel Registered Nurse
AMG Specialty Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Cared for and managed treatment of up to 30 geriatric patients in the long-term care facility
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Educated patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Conducted laboratory testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatment
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Maintained confidentiality of patients to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental and emotional status to assist with care needs
- Maintained and enhanced knowledge of public health concerns through attendance at workshops, meetings, specialty clinics and classes
Travel Registered Nurse
Heart Hospital of New Mexico /Lovelace Medical Center
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided assessment, implementation, and evaluation of care to adult cardiac telemetry patients
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patient care in accordance to unit standards for all patient types
- Maintained airways and oxygenation status for respiratory failure patients through high flow oxygen, CPAP, and BiPAP
- Monitored acute conditions such as A-fib RVR, sepsis, COPD, cardiac crisis, STEMIs and NSTEMIs, CVA
- Observed and rendered treatment according to protocols using various techniques such as cardioversion, EGD, peritoneal dialysis to ensure patients improved outcome and safety
Travel Registered Nurse
Genesis Rehab Services
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Reported to numerous nursing facilities within New Mexico and practice my duties of care by overseeing up to 30 patients with wide array of medical needs while performing my skills of documentation, medication distribution, patient assessment, quick decision making
- Vaccinated patient population to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza, and other illnesses of concern
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage, and modify individualized plans of care
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Adhered to quality and service standards to support operational goals
- Managed individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patient health through nursing process
- Leveraged technology to document patient care activities and interventions
- Facilitated non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care to preserve patient autonomy, dignity and rights
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Federal Medical Centre
05.2011 - 05.2017
- Provided care for the critically ill patients with life threatening illnesses, sever trauma patients and or patients with multiple organ failure whom are usually put on mechanical ventilators as well as ensuring infection control by the meticulous use (PPE) personal protective equipment and Universal precaution
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress, and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Identified patients at risk of complications due to nutritional status
- Assessed patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Performed approved therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, based upon patients' clinical status
- Monitored patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis and shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Advocated for patients' and families' needs, or provided emotional support for patients and families
- Conducted pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems
- Administered blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, and by other methods
- Monitored patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems, such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances
- Prioritized nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data and identified needs
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests
Operating Room Nurse/Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mejex Hospital
11.2008 - 09.2009
- Prepped patients for surgery, prepared and sterilized equipment for procedure
- Maintained Aseptic techniques during wound dressing
- Monitored patients during recovery post-surgery
- Administered medications as ordered and ensured patient safety
- Monitored and addressed patients wound/incisions for proper healing process
- Collaborated with other healthcare disciplinary members to deliver appropriate treatments while managing other new and emerging health concerns
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2021
Post Basic Diploma - Cardiothoracic Nursing
School of Cardiothoracic Nursing
Enugu01.2010
Associate Degree - Nursing
School of Nursing Ministry of Health
Owerri01.2008
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- EMR/EHR
Certification
- California Board of Nursing
- New Mexico (Compact)
- Minnesota Board of Nursing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 05/25
- Basic Life Support, 05/25
Degree
BSN, RN
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Metrowest Medical Center
05.2024 - 12.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Monument Health
01.2023 - 03.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Marshfield Medical Center
10.2021 - 11.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
08.2021 - 10.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
04.2021 - 05.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Long Beach Memorial Center
12.2020 - 03.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
AMG Specialty Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Heart Hospital of New Mexico /Lovelace Medical Center
03.2019 - 09.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Genesis Rehab Services
12.2017 - 03.2019
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Federal Medical Centre
05.2011 - 05.2017
Operating Room Nurse/Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mejex Hospital
11.2008 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Post Basic Diploma - Cardiothoracic Nursing
School of Cardiothoracic Nursing
Associate Degree - Nursing
School of Nursing Ministry of Health
- California Board of Nursing
- New Mexico (Compact)
- Minnesota Board of Nursing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 05/25
- Basic Life Support, 05/25
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