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NNEKA NWAFOR

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Unit Manager

Alari Health @ Essex
  • Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
  • Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
  • Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
  • Promoted patient independence by establishing patient care goals and taught and counseled patients, friends and family about medications and self-care skills.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.

Infection Control Nurse

WellPATH
09.2021 - Current
  • Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
  • Evaluated facility-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
  • Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
  • Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as STDs
  • Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.

Charge Nurse

Greystone Psychiatric Hospital,
01.2018 - 02.2022
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

Field Nurse

Patient Care NJ
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Managed activities from clinic initiation to termination.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
  • Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
  • Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
  • Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Staff Nurse

Plaza Health Care And Rehabilitation Center
05.2009 - 06.2017
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
07.2024

Master of Science - Nursing

Kean University
Union, NJ
05.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Essex County College
Newark, NJ
04.2015

Diploma in Nursing (LPN) - Nursing

COMTEC
East Orange, United States
04.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts

University of Ibadan
Oyo State
09.2002

Skills

  • Safety Enforcement
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Staff Scheduling

Timeline

Infection Control Nurse

WellPATH
09.2021 - Current

Charge Nurse

Greystone Psychiatric Hospital,
01.2018 - 02.2022

Field Nurse

Patient Care NJ
01.2016 - 01.2018

Staff Nurse

Plaza Health Care And Rehabilitation Center
05.2009 - 06.2017

Unit Manager

Alari Health @ Essex

Master of Science - Nursing

Walden University

Master of Science - Nursing

Kean University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Essex County College

Diploma in Nursing (LPN) - Nursing

COMTEC

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts

University of Ibadan

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