NNEKA T. EKEJEKWU
Corona,CA
Summary
An enthusiastic, efficient, teachable and careful individual who has a record of providing adequate nursing care for patients through adequate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in any care facility she finds herself. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Corona Regional Medical Center
Corona, California
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Collection of blood samples for labouratory analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Assist with minor procedures, lumbar puncture,pelvic exam
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Charge Nurse
Reddington multi specialist hospital
VI, Lagos
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Perform administrative task .
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Data collection for hospital analysis and feedback.
- Deescalation of situations in the hospital
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with , expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Meet with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Trained and orientation of new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Reddington multi specialist hospital
VI, Lagos
12.2018 - 02.2022
- Responded and perform codes,CPR and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Assistance in performing minor emergency procedures
- Assessment and recording of vital signs, neurological status, urine output and intake.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Assist in central and arterial line insertion.
- Assist in and care of patient during chest tube insertion and removal, nasogastric tube and feeding
- Administration of intravenous fluid and blood components
- Application and removal of cast
- Wound irrigation, wound, and fracture management.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Precepting nursing student and orientation of new nurses.
- Emergency transport,tansfer ,treatment and evacuation form scene.
Staff Nurse – Stepdown CCU
Reddington multi specialist hospital
VI, Lagos
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Monitoring and recording of hourly vital signs, mental status, urine output and intake
- Performing tracheostomy care
- Assist in and care of patient during chest tube insertion and removal, nasogastric tube feeding
- Assessment of patient using the Glasgow coma scale
- Performing of ECG and interpretation
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Monitored patient post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures and bandages and prevention of pressure ulcers
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Staff Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
Reddington multispecialist hospital
VI, Lagos
09.2015 - 11.2017
- Care of nursing mothers and newborn
- Bathing of the new born
- Ensure adequate and proper feeding of newborn
- Phototherapy commencing and monitoring of baby
- Assisting in sample collection of babies for investigation
- Carry out urinary catheterization with good infection control measure
- Care of surgery site to prevent break down
- To ensure proper sutures and staples removal
- Immunization of new born.
- Assist with minor obstertrics procedure and delivery of new born
- Supported Charge Nurse in delivering effective, efficient care for full wards in line with quality-of-care standards
- Prepare patient for surgery, ensuring patient and relatives understands the surgery he she is about to undergo, give room for question and answer, ensure consent form is signed.
Staff Nurse
Princess Medical Center
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Mother and Child Ward
- Removal of sutures, staples and wound dressing,
- Drugs and intravenous fluid administration
- Assisting in the theater and performing of minor procedure
- Vital signs and monitoring
- Assessment and documentation
- Admission protocol
- Assisting in baby delivery
- Health education on ante natal clinic
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Nursing
Post Basic Studies National Orthopedic Hospital Igbobi
Nigeria11.2018
Diploma - General Nursing
Nursing Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching
Nigeria11.2014
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Ogidi Onitsha Anambra State
Nigeria05.2008
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Problem solving
- Client assessment and analysis
- Compassionate
- Critical thinking Extremely organized
- Communication skills
- Team player
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Certification
- Pediatric Life Support certificate April, 2022
- Basic Life Support certificate March 2022
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate March, 2022
- NIHSS stroke certification March, 2022
- California Registered Nurse certificate August, 2022
- Violence prevention and de-escalation certificate June,2022
- Registered Nurse ( Nigeria) November,2014
- Registered accident and emergency Nurse (Nigeria) November, 2019
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Corona Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
Reddington multi specialist hospital
11.2020 - 02.2022
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Reddington multi specialist hospital
12.2018 - 02.2022
Staff Nurse – Stepdown CCU
Reddington multi specialist hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018
Staff Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
Reddington multispecialist hospital
09.2015 - 11.2017
Staff Nurse
Princess Medical Center
05.2015 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Nursing
Post Basic Studies National Orthopedic Hospital Igbobi
Diploma - General Nursing
Nursing Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Ogidi Onitsha Anambra State
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