OJUOLAPE ADAMS
REGISTERED NURSE
Katy,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MEDSURGE/TELE/COVID ADULT& PEDIATRIC, CONTRACT RN
Tsehootsooi Medical Center (IHS), Arizona, Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
MEDSURGE TELE CONTRACT RN
Tuba City Regional Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
EMPLOYMENT GAP
JOB HUNTING
04.2022 - 05.2022
MEDSURGE TELE COVID CONTRACT RN
HCA Pearland Hospital Texas
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
MEDSURGE TELE COVID CONTRACT RN
Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
CONTRACT RN
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration, and symptoms indicating emergency care.
- Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
- Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.
- Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
- Delivered orientation and training of less experienced clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
MEDSURGE TELE FLOAT POOL RN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
10.2015 - 12.2021
- Deliver appropriate care to patients, at a competent level, according to the RN skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served
- Coordinate the planning for delivery of nursing care with a multidisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care
- Collaborate and direct healthcare team in attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence and professional standards of care
- Meet treatment goals; develop/implement discharge and/or transfer plans; evaluate the quality of patient care and contribute to the revision of standard of care
- Participate in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, and desired client-centered outcomes
- Ensure 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
- Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; support department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
MEDSURGE/REHAB/COVID CONTRACT RN
HCA Tomball
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Collaborated and interacted with physicians and nursing management regarding patient flow, operational matters and quality of care incentives.
- Identified barriers to treatment and provided clinical education to meet patient needs.
Education
Masters of Science - MS Organizational Leadership
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Associates degree - Art
Houston Community College
Skills
- COVID-19 Call Center (Triage)
- COVID-19 & FLU Immunization Admin
- Medsurge/Telemetry Float
- Oncology (Radiation Therapy) Outpatient
- Neuro/Stroke Unit
- General Medical/Surgical Unit
- Ambulatory Care (Day-Stay)
- Pre-Op/Pre Admission
- Orthopedics
- Charge Nurse
- Skilled Nursing Unit (SNF)
- Rehab
- ER Holding
- Observation Unit
- Rapid Admit Unit
- Education and Mentorship Program
- Biometrics
- Pediatrics
- Community Health Screenings and Program
- Related Skills
- Experienced with Allscripts (Sunrise), Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Mckensson, Aria, Care4, WebEx, LTC, AHT and ACCUNURSE documentation software
- Competent in Microsoft office package
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Diet and Nutrition
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Treatment Preparation
- Medical Supply Management
- Preventive Healthcare
- Clear Patient Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Interpreting EKGs
- Unit Administration
- Nursing Assignments
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- PICC Lines
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Student Precepting
- Crisis Resolution
- Intramuscular Injections
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Social Perceptiveness
- Therapeutic Measures
- Delegation and Motivation
- Unit Oversight
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Test Interpretations
- Pain Prevention
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Patient Admission
- Wound Management
- Treatment Recommendations
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Patient Intervention
- Alternative Treatments
- Needs Assessment
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- EMR Systems
- Medical Triage
- Patient Health Information Access
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Infection Control Program Advisory
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Physician Consultations
- Continuous Assessments
- Project Implementation
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Medicare Regulation
- Licensed RN
- Tele Medicine
- Covid Symptom Screening
- Adult Care
- Adult Education
- Pediatric Exams
- Pediatric Care
- Pediatric Health
- Pediatric CPR
- COVID-19 Safety Procedures
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Covid-19 Safety Protocols
- Adult Health Management
- Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Adult AED and CPR
Certification
Texas (Compact) Registered Nurse License (858706)
April 2021- April 2023
Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association Certification
March 2022- March 2024
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Certification September 2021- September 2023
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.
Bill Gates
Timeline
MEDSURGE/TELE/COVID ADULT& PEDIATRIC, CONTRACT RN
Tsehootsooi Medical Center (IHS), Arizona, Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
MEDSURGE TELE CONTRACT RN
Tuba City Regional Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
EMPLOYMENT GAP
JOB HUNTING
04.2022 - 05.2022
MEDSURGE TELE COVID CONTRACT RN
HCA Pearland Hospital Texas
01.2022 - 03.2022
MEDSURGE TELE COVID CONTRACT RN
Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
CONTRACT RN
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2021
MEDSURGE/REHAB/COVID CONTRACT RN
HCA Tomball
02.2020 - 05.2020
MEDSURGE TELE FLOAT POOL RN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
10.2015 - 12.2021
Masters of Science - MS Organizational Leadership
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Associates degree - Art
Houston Community College
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