Nwakaego Ilechukwu
HCA Southeast Hospital
Fresno
2
Languages
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in a fast-paced Neuro/Stroke unit. Expertise in neurological assessments and acute patient management, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to enhancing patient safety and outcomes through evidence-based practice and strong clinical judgment.
Work History
Registered Nurse – Neuro/Stroke Unit
1 Year 9 Months- - Provide patient-centered nursing care for up to five patients in a fast-paced Neuro/Stroke unit, ensuring safe, evidence-based care and positive patient outcomes.
- - Perform comprehensive neurological assessments, including NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) evaluations, and monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and neurological status to identify changes requiring prompt intervention.
- - Administer medications, blood products, IV therapies, and heparin infusions while adhering to medication safety standards and hospital protocols.
- - Manage NG and PEG tubes, administer enteral feedings, and provide specialized care for patients with neurological conditions, including seizure disorders.
- - Monitor for changes in patient condition and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.
- - Provided relief charge nurse duties and precepted newly hired nurses, fostering unit operations and promoting teamwork and staff development.
- - Demonstrate flexibility by floating to the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), Medical-Surgical, Post-Surgical, Skilled Nursing and other units to provide high-quality patient care based on staffing needs
Residential Support Staff
4 Years- - Supported clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), managed medication administration, and executed individualized care plans to enhance overall well-being.
- - Enhanced client safety, independence, and community integration by providing compassionate, person-centered support.
- - Documented client conditions accurately and relayed changes to the interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated care.
Pharmacy Technician
6 Months- - Processed prescription orders accurately while maintaining compliance with pharmacy regulations and patient safety standards.
- - Executed prescription data entry, managed inventory, and prepared medications under pharmacist supervision to ensure accurate dispensing.
- - Supported efficient pharmacy operations through accurate documentation and effective teamwork.
Head Customer Service & Funds Transfer
10 Years 5 Months- - Led customer service and funds transfer operations, achieving accuracy and regulatory compliance while resolving complex customer inquiries in a timely manner.
- - Verified high-value financial and non-financial transactions while maintaining strict confidentiality, attention to detail, and adherence to organizational policies.
- - Supervised staff and coordinated daily operations, enhancing branch administration and optimizing account maintenance and customer service delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Health Sciences
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Skills
- Acute Care & Neurological & NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Assessments
- Neurological Monitoring
- Medication & Blood Product Administration
IV therapy management
- Patient Nutrition Management
Seizure management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Documentation
- Preceptorship & Staff Mentorship
Patient advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse License #1158975 - Expires 01/31/2028
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification - Expires July 2028
- Basic Life Support BLS (American Heart Association) - Expires 12/31/2026
- Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association) - Expires 12/31/2026
Languages
English (Fluent)
Igbo (Fluent)
HONORS
Raise the Bar Award Nov. 2025/ March 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Neuro/Stroke Unit
HCA Southeast Hospital
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Residential Support Staff
Unified Care Group
09.2020 - 09.2024Read More
Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy
10.2019 - 04.2020Read More
Head Customer Service & Funds Transfer
FirstBank of Nigeria Ltd
02.2008 - 07.2018Read More
Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science from Microbiology
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National Open University of Nigeria
Master of Business Administration
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Houston Community College
Associate of Health Sciences
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University of Texas Medical Branch
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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