Nnamdi Opara
Ajah
Summary
Am an intelligent and articulated person who has understanding of patient care and management, punctuality with work and well focus with time management. 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. Analytical and strategic Job Title with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Caring Nurse with Number years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with Area of expertise patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for Type patients and families. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
Doren Specialist Hospital
11.2019 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to diverse patient populations with varied medical conditions.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Expedited discharge processes by coordinating with various departments for timely completion of required paperwork.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying areas for waste reduction without compromising patient care quality.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Participated in development of guidelines for Type care.
- Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Site Nurse
Dantata And Sawoe Construction Company
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to diverse patient populations with varied medical conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
College of Nursing Amaigbo
Imo State 05.2014
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Unit Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Care plan implementation
- Patient Education
- Wound Management
- Palliative Care
- Emergency Care
- Surgical care
- Compassionate Care
- Licensed RN
- Health Promotion
- Mental health care
- Healthcare ethics
- Family Education
- Seizure Management
- Patient Management
- Treatment Planning
- Critical Care Nursing
- Disease Prevention
- Clinical Documentation
- Diabetes management
- Patient Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient Assessment
- Home Health Care
- Clinical judgment
- Emergency Response
- Care Planning
- Precepting
- Healthcare billing
- Critical Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chart updating
- Palliative care awareness
- Patient Check-Ins
- Taking vitals
- Relationship Building
- Setting up referrals
- Personal care needs
- Collecting vitals
- Managing deadlines
- Patient Discharge
- Language proficiency
- Medisoft
- Emotional awareness
- Patient Evaluation
- Disease specialization
- Medical Records Management
- Patient education and counseling
- Preventive health
Certification
Registered Nurse current license, with BLS and ACLS.
Football
I love soccer
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Nurse
Doren Specialist Hospital
11.2019 - Current
Site Nurse
Dantata And Sawoe Construction Company
04.2015 - 03.2018
Diploma - Nursing
College of Nursing Amaigbo
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