Nnamdi Okwukaogu
Lynn,MA
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Kavida Healthcare, excelling in patient education and discharge planning. Demonstrated clinical judgment and compassion, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, implementing quality improvement initiatives that significantly reduced medication errors. Committed to promoting health and well-being in diverse communities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Connectrn
Massachusetts
02.2023 - Current
RN
Kavida Healthcare
Massachusetts
01.2019 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Laboure College
Boston, MA04.2022
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Health promotion
- Community health
Timeline
RN
Connectrn
02.2023 - Current
RN
Kavida Healthcare
01.2019 - Current
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Laboure College