Nneka Nlemchukwu
Houston,Texas
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, and patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 8 years of diverse experience in the USA and 26 years in Nigeria. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and respectful attitude. Hardworking Registered Nurse and detailed oriented team player skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Aveanna Heathcare
03.2017 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN
Beechnut Manor
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN
KOBY HOME HEALTH
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Diploma in Nursing Administration - Nursing
University of Nigeria Nsukka
Enugu State Nigeria12.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
School of Nursing, St Joseph's Hospital Adazi
Awka Anambra State Nigeria.06.1973
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Infection Control
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Education
- Discharge Planning
- Medication Administration
- Basic Life Support
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Quality Improvement
- Compassion and Empathy
- Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Pain Management
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Judgment
- Care Planning
- Wound Care
- Diabetes Management
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Management
- Feeding Assistance
- G button care and feeding
Timeline
RN
Aveanna Heathcare
03.2017 - Current
RN
Beechnut Manor
05.2015 - 12.2017
RN
KOBY HOME HEALTH
10.2013 - 06.2015
Diploma in Nursing Administration - Nursing
University of Nigeria Nsukka
Associate of Science - Nursing
School of Nursing, St Joseph's Hospital Adazi
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