OGECHI AMACHUKWU
KATY
Summary
Experienced nurse practitioner with a strong background in outpatient and inpatient settings. Skilled in accurately assessing and diagnosing patients, developing and implementing comprehensive care plans. Proficient in diagnosing and managing a wide range of common and complex conditions across all age groups. Specializes in neurosurgery with over 7 years of experience in the advanced practice role and 15+ years in Neurosurgery.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Houston Methodist West- Neurosurgery Department
03.2017 - Current
- Assessment, diagnosis and executing treatment plans for new and established patients, inpatient and outpatient
- Prepare surgical cases, perioperative assessment, evaluation and treatment
- Clinical interests include; Cranial Surgery, Aneurysms, Back & Neck Pain, Brain Tumors, Cervical/lumbar Disc Disease, Endoscopic spine surgery; cervical / lumbar spine Surgery, Neck/Low Back Pain, Neuro-Oncology, Spinal Cord Tumor, Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), Barricaid Intrinsic Therapeutics
Registered Nurse (NEURO INTENSIVE CARE)
Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center
05.2014 - 03.2017
- Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and treat critical patients
Registered Nurse (Neurosurgery)
Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center
05.2010 - 05.2014
- Served as a charge nurse and staff nurse in consulting and coordinating care to assess post surgical patients with craniotomies, laminectomies and epileptic disorders
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas Woman’s University
Houston, Texas05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman’s University
Houston, Texas05.2010
Skills
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Excellent bedside manner
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse practitioners: Family Nurse Practitioner - Certification No.: F1116747
- DEA and Prescriptive Authority
- Registered Nurse: TX License Number:789778
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Awards
Texas Nurses Association Scholarship Award, Department of Health and Human Services-HRSA Traineeship Scholarship Award
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Houston Area Nurse Practitioners
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Houston Methodist West- Neurosurgery Department
03.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse (NEURO INTENSIVE CARE)
Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center
05.2014 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse (Neurosurgery)
Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center
05.2010 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman’s University
- American Academy of Nurse practitioners: Family Nurse Practitioner - Certification No.: F1116747
- DEA and Prescriptive Authority
- Registered Nurse: TX License Number:789778
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas Woman’s University
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