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Ojima Kerttula

San Antonio,TX

Summary

A caring and compassionate graduate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner seeking a position as primary care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in a patient and family centered environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Pediatric Home Health Nurse

Ability Home Health
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
  • Handled medication administration and ventilation.
  • Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.


Medical Telemetry/Critical Care Registered Nurse

Methodist Healthcare
07.2018 - Current
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.

Pediatric Primary Care Rotation

Wellness 360 Pediatrics
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Performed history and physical examination for children 0-21 years.
  • Children Well-Child Visits and immunizations
  • Performed school and sports physicals
  • Provided patient health and nutrition education

Newborn Nursery Rotation

Children's Hospital Of San Antonio
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • Performing assessment of newborn infants.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Pediatric Pulmonology Rotation

Texas Pediatric Specialties
04.2023 - 04.2023

Observed management of pediatric management of pulmonary conditions, such as asthma and chronic respiratory disease.

Pediatric Genetic Rotation

Children's Hospital Of San Antonio
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • Collected extensive family history of patients and families
  • Provided genetic counseling for patients and their families.


Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

University of Texas Health Science San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
2018

Master of Science - Medical Microbiology

University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Nigeria
2014

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Kogi State University
Ayingba, Nigeria
2010

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Thorough physical assessment
  • Health promotion
  • Attention to details
  • Team player

Timeline

Newborn Nursery Rotation

Children's Hospital Of San Antonio
06.2023 - 06.2023

Pediatric Pulmonology Rotation

Texas Pediatric Specialties
04.2023 - 04.2023

Pediatric Genetic Rotation

Children's Hospital Of San Antonio
03.2023 - 03.2023

Pediatric Home Health Nurse

Ability Home Health
01.2023 - Current

Pediatric Primary Care Rotation

Wellness 360 Pediatrics
08.2022 - 07.2023

Medical Telemetry/Critical Care Registered Nurse

Methodist Healthcare
07.2018 - Current

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

University of Texas Health Science San Antonio

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Abilene Christian University

Master of Science - Medical Microbiology

University of Nigeria

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Kogi State University
Ojima Kerttula