Okechukwu Ozegbe
Asheville,NC
Summary
Cardiovascular Progressive Care RN with a robust background at Mission Health, adept in LVAD management and patient care. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and critical thinking, ensuring high-quality, culturally sensitive care. Excelled in reducing hospital-acquired conditions, showcasing leadership in training new staff, and optimizing EHR systems for efficient patient management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Progressive Care RN
Mission Health
Asheville, NC
02.2024 - Current
- LVAD certification coupled with experience in patient management
- Care of post-op day 1 CABG, TARV, MVR, AAA, and Pacemakers.
- Care and management of chest tubes and Cordis catheter.
- Telemetry monitoring and executing interventions during critical rhythm alterations.
- Manage vasoactive drips and monitor systemic changes.
- Utilized Endotool and Glucomander for efficient IV glucose regulation
- Maximized resource usage, guaranteeing patient safety
- Prevention of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI), central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)
- Facilitated smooth life transition procedures for clients
- Supported onboarding of new employees with procedural training
- Delivered direct nursing patient care with medication management, wound treatment, and IV support.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
Cardiac ICU New Graduate Nurse
Mission Health
Asheville, NC
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Monitored cardiac hemodynamics using arterial systems
- Responded to critical rhythm changes
- Administered vasoactive drips, sedatives, anesthetics, and paralytics with precision to maintain patient stability
- Maximized efficiency of existing resources to meet patient requirements.
- Prevention of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI), central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)
- Help with the successful transition of life, postmortem care, and provision of family support
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient assessments, treatments, and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss current treatment plans for each patient.
- Supported doctors during procedures at patients' bedsides
Registered Nurse (RN)
WINDSOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER
Hayward, CA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided care to various patient groups, conducting assessments and administering medications
- Handled G-tube, NG tube, and wound care management
- Instructed patients and their families on managing diseases, medications, and lifestyle changes
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Scientist I
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pleasanton, CA
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Troubleshooting of HPLC, Data analysis, and SOP redlining/creation
- Implemented improvements ensuring seamless work processes.
- Conducted training sessions using pre-existing knowledge base
- Engaged in skill development initiatives beneficial to the team
- Assumed leadership duties during team leader's absence
- Analyzed data from laboratory tests, including DNA sequencing and PCR assays.
- Prepared reports summarizing research results for presentation to colleagues and management.
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
Kaiser Permanente
San Jose, CA
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Advanced Med Surge Clinical Rotation
- Caring for 2-3 patients with varying levels of acuity
- The predominant age group was 40-90+
- Performed Head to Toe assessments
- Medication administration
- Patient/Caregiver Education
- Glucose checks, Started IVs, Foleys, Condom Catheter, PureWick, NG tube feeding, and Stoma care
- Performed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, and other treatments.
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation BSN
St Vincent de Paul Society
Oakland, CA
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Community Health Nursing Clinical Rotation in Relation to my BSN
- 100 hours spent with the community center working with the homeless population
- Performed Blood pressure checks, physical assessments, screening for undiagnosed health problems as well as referrals and research on free community resources
- Project on breast cancer awareness including education and screening
- Improvement on the database to help account for better health record tracking for the center which could be used to assess the effect of the organization on guest progressive welfare
- Staff education on de-escalation of events caused by guests experiencing mental health crises
Senior Formulation Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pleasanton, CA
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Agilent HPLC purification, formulations specialist, Lage Scale synthesis with AKTA 10, AKTA 100, and MerMade 12; experience in C&D, purification, quantitation, normalization, and mass Spec LCMS
- Project-based production with HPLC analytical testing
- Calibration Specialist with Trackwise, CAPA, Agile eDMS, SAP experience
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Oakland, CA
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Pediatrics Clinical Rotations
- Predominantly caring for patients aged below 17 years old
- Performed Head to Toe assessments
- Medication Administration
- Patient/Caregiver Education
- In the OR, as a circulating nurse
- In the NICU, total care for premies and macrosomia with varying birth defects
- In the PACU, monitoring post-operative LOC, assessments, and interventions for pain, nausea, and bleeding
Formulation Technician II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pleasanton, CA
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Cartridge purification, gel purification, desalting of oligos, synthesis, QC testing, and packaging
- I operate several semi-automated and automated machines and lab equipment within the laboratory setting during production
- I spearheaded the validation process for changes to production processes
- I utilize various SOPs in the analysis of the results generated in the production and make informed decisions on the continuation of such products
- I utilize software in the process of production
- Agile, SAP, Primatrak complaint
- Chemical productions are used in varying levels of the production process
- I updated the SOP utilized as we searched for better and safer practices that influence performance and output
Student Greeter
Kaiser Permanente
San Leandro, CA
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Communicated with guest members as they entered the facility ensuring proper hygiene was maintained at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Welcomed and assisted guests with directional needs depending on their appointments, provided ambulatory assistance for those in need, and de-escalated events when guests were not compliant with hospital policy at the time
- I also ensured hygiene was maintained
- I received high praise from the management when I attended to a patient who had walked in on a 5150
- I took quick steps to take her to the ER, maintained therapeutic communication, helped provide an SBAR report at the ER, and stayed with the patient as it was my break hour till they could provide the patient with a sitter
- The patient felt seen and my supervisor appreciated my going above and beyond my job description
Peer Advisor
Peralta Community College District
Oakland, CA
05.2018 - 12.2019
- I helped understand the needs of the students to inform and guide them about academic resources available to help them achieve their goals in college
- Act as a liaison by communicating students ' problems and doubts to the counselors to seek solutions
- Advise students on school, life balance, effective time management, studying, and exam preparation
- Assist in setting up appointments, handle the intake of new students and their orientation, and maintain the organizational structure of the office
- Tutor students who do not get personalized treatment at the learning center
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
Kaiser Permanente
San Leandro, CA
02.2022
- Perinatal Nursing Clinical Rotation
- Caring for Mother and Baby
- I had postpartum and Labor/Delivery experience
- Performed In the Labor/Delivery units, I assessed the fundus, monitored the fetus's progression through labor, dilation, and timed contraction of the mother as well as managed pain within the patient's discussed treatment plan
- Provided a therapeutic environment to decrease stressors and managed the expectations of the family by the bedside
- I worked with the circulating nurse in a scheduled C-section
- In the postpartum units, I assessed the newborn for meconium, hip dysplasia, changes in body temperature, and any possible congenital defects
- I assessed the mother for signs of postpartum hemorrhage, understanding of the bonding stage with the newborn, pain management, and discussions on immunization schedules
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
09.2021
- Intermediate Med-Surge Clinical Rotation
- This was performed at the Infusion/Oncology Outpatient Department
- Generally had 6-7 patients a day
- Performed Focused Assessments
- Pain management, Started IVs, Medication administration, and therapeutic communication with patients
Education
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Cal State East Bay
Hayward, CA08.2024
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Merritt College
Oakland, CA05.2023
Associate of Science - Health Science
Merritt College
Oakland, CA12.2019
Bachelor's degree - Economics
Bells University of Technology
Ogun12.2013
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Nursing
- Time management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Health Screening
- Therapeutic Communication
- ECG Interpretation
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Patient Management
- Critical Care
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Epic EHR Management
- Cerner EHR Management
- LVAD Management
Nursinglicenses
- RN, 04/01/25, CA
- RN, 03/01/25, NC
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 08/01/24 to 08/01/26, American Red Cross
- Registered Nurse, 07/01/23 to 04/01/25, California Board of Registered Nursing RN95342505
- EKG Certification, 07/01/23 to 07/01/27, ECG Dysrhythmia Interpretation
- ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS), 08/01/23 to 08/01/25, AHA - eCard Code: 235409129597
- Registered Nurse, 09/01/23 to 03/01/25, North Carolina Board of Registered Nursing RN361488
Assessments
- Analyzing data, Proficient, 11/01/22
- Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence, Proficient, 11/01/22
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cardiovascular Progressive Care RN
Mission Health
02.2024 - Current
Cardiac ICU New Graduate Nurse
Mission Health
10.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse (RN)
WINDSOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER
06.2023 - 08.2023
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
Kaiser Permanente
02.2023 - 05.2023
Scientist I
Thermo Fisher Scientific
09.2022 - 07.2023
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation BSN
St Vincent de Paul Society
08.2022 - 11.2022
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
03.2022 - 05.2022
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
Kaiser Permanente
02.2022
Senior Formulation Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific
10.2021 - 09.2022
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
Kaiser Permanente
09.2021
Student Greeter
Kaiser Permanente
05.2021 - 07.2021
Formulation Technician II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
02.2020 - 10.2021
Peer Advisor
Peralta Community College District
05.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Cal State East Bay
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Merritt College
Associate of Science - Health Science
Merritt College
Bachelor's degree - Economics
Bells University of Technology
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