NNENNA ASAMONYE (OKEREKE)
Katy
Summary
Highly motivated healthcare professional experienced in diverse healthcare settings. Well-versed in providing patient-centered care, developing care plans, and delivering quality patient care in accordance with physician orders. Proven track record of success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN II IMU / MED SURG / TELEMETRY FLOAT POOL
Houston Methodist Hospital Willowbrook
12.2023 - Current
- Report symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families
- Keep accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders
- Perform ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinicians of abnormal findings
- Assess and evaluate patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs
- Conduct patient assessment, prioritize data collection based on patient condition or needs
- Maintain accurate patient records using Electronic Health Records software
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills when interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and patients
- Develop individualized care plans for each patient based on assessment results, physician orders, and patient goals and needs
- Monitor individuals according to standard procedures for postoperative cardiac patients, using techniques such as cardioversion, EGD, bronchoscopy, TEE, cardiac catheterization with PCI, PEG placement and other procedures
- Assist patients in strength building toward a return to their home environment, ensuring readiness through health status monitoring and facilitation of treatment plans
- Consult with unit nurses, physicians, families, therapists and other pertinent personnel regarding patient health, home readiness and expectations as part of ongoing recovery
RN III MED SURG/ TELEMETRY CENTRAL STAFFING PRN
Memorial Hermann Hospital- Central staffing
07.2023 - Current
- Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients, according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served
- Coordinates the planning for the delivery of nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care
- Collaborates with, directs, and may delegate to the healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care
- Coordinates treatment plans; develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans
- Considers the diverse needs of each patient Promotes a safe and accountable environment; through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience
- Adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, being a good steward of resources, including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; may serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff
REGISTERED NURSE, TELEMETRY/MED-SURGERY (SYSTEM FLOAT POOL PRN)
Health trust workforce solutions
07.2017 - 10.2023
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit
- Responsible for accurate and prompt assessment, documentation and reporting of patient condition
- Provided pre-and post-operative care, observed record and reported change patient, draped and position patients
- Facilitated effective discharge planning by working with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcome and satisfaction
- Adhere to assigned unit codes of conduct and maintained professional communication between coworkers
TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE - COVID CRISIS
Aya Healthcare/ RNnetwork
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Served as float pool nurse in New York, Georgia, Arizona, and Texas
- Able to transition quickly to new environments and adjust to policy and procedure changes
- Works well under pressure
- Perform rapid assessment of critically ill COVID 19 patients
- Monitor and maintain stability while providing care to critically ill COVIS 19 and Telemetry patients
- Worked closely with doctors in care of patients with life-threatening illness
- Responsible to check the condition of the patient regularly and implement Interventions
- Was able to adapt to a new environment in a short period of time and assist where there were staffing needs on the unit
- Adequately manage appropriate use of PPE
- Assess need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Monitoring patients with life-saving medical equipment, including IVs, catheters, feeding tubes and tracheostomies
- Responding to code blue alerts and other urgent situations
- Utilized clinical expertise to administer medications and injections, administer IV therapy, perform venipuncture, provide wound care, monitor glucose levels and lab values, assist in bedside procedures, monitor various drainage devices
- Providing a comfortable and secure environment for patients while acting as an advocate on behalf of them and their loved ones
REGISTERED NURSE, TELEMETRY/MED-SURGERY
CHI St. Luke's Health-The Vintage Hospital
12.2016 - 10.2018
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 4-6 high acuity patients per shift
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Ensures Patient safety, and adheres to safety rules
- Facilitated effective discharge planning by working with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcome and satisfaction
Education
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS SOCIOLOGY -
Imo State University
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - HEALTH SCIENCES
Houston Community College System
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Midwestern State University
Skills
- BLS/ACLS
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Emergency Diagnostics
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Discharge planning
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- CPI
Timeline
RN II IMU / MED SURG / TELEMETRY FLOAT POOL
Houston Methodist Hospital Willowbrook
12.2023 - Current
RN III MED SURG/ TELEMETRY CENTRAL STAFFING PRN
Memorial Hermann Hospital- Central staffing
07.2023 - Current
TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE - COVID CRISIS
Aya Healthcare/ RNnetwork
05.2020 - 12.2022
REGISTERED NURSE, TELEMETRY/MED-SURGERY (SYSTEM FLOAT POOL PRN)
Health trust workforce solutions
07.2017 - 10.2023
REGISTERED NURSE, TELEMETRY/MED-SURGERY
CHI St. Luke's Health-The Vintage Hospital
12.2016 - 10.2018
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - HEALTH SCIENCES
Houston Community College System
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Midwestern State University
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS SOCIOLOGY -
Imo State University
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