Ololade Bakare
Aurora,IL
Summary
My nursing background kicked off as a long term/acute care nurse and has progressed to what I love doing the most, critical care. Adept at delivering compassionate care and advanced life support, my tenure at Ascension St. Francis Hospital honed my skills in hemodynamic monitoring and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrating a strong ability to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practices, I excel in critical care environments, embodying reliability and fostering patient advocacy.
Critical care has my heart and I am happy to have started this journey. I look forward to more learning opportunities to learn and be better in my position as a critical care nurse.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Francis Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Springs at Monarch Landing
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Continental Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Grove of Skokie
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
Psych Nurse
Manor Care Nursing Home
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed strong rapport with patients by displaying empathy, active listening skills, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans for patients.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care upon discharge from the facility.
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques when necessary to maintain safety within the unit.
- Evaluated patient response to medications and adjusted dosages as needed under physician guidance.
- Advocated for patients'' rights, promoting dignity and respect within the therapeutic setting.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to best practices for optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, encouraging open discussion and emotional expression among participants.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and interactions while abiding by HIPAA regulations.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to address disruptive or challenging behaviors exhibited by patients.
- Served as a resource for family members seeking information about available support services, mental health conditions, and coping strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
- Designed individualized nursing care plans based on each patient''s unique needs, preferences, strengths, weaknesses, goals and objectives.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff members on protocols specific to psychiatric care settings.
- Reduced hospital readmissions with effective discharge planning and patient education.
- Provided psychoeducation to patients and families, fostering understanding of mental health issues and coping strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric care.
- Conducted thorough assessments of mental health status, identifying risk factors and developing appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced the quality of care by implementing evidence-based practices and staying current on industry trends.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Aurora, IL12.2023
Associates Degree In General Studies - General Studies
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL04.2022
Diploma - Nursing
MDT College of Health Sciences, Inc.
Cleveland, OH04.2020
Skills
- Intensive Care Unit Experience
- Central Line Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient Advocacy
- Chest Tube Management
- Compassionate Care
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Airway Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Advanced Life Support
- Evidence-based practices
- Treatment Planning
- Family advocacy
- Policy Adherence
- Evaluations
- HIPAA Education
- Chart management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- IV setup
- Taking vitals
- Program Evaluation
- Patient Check-Ins
- Sanitation
- Patient Assessment
- Emergency Interventions
- Analytical Thinking
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Problem-Solving
- Cardiac monitors
- Medication Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Decision-Making
- Documentation And Reporting
- Electronic Charting
- Pain Management
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Emotional Support
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Honest and Dependable
- Vitals monitoring
- Condition Assessment
- Issue Assessment and Monitoring
- Reliable and Responsible
- Point of care testing
- Patient Coping Mechanisms
- Quality Assurance
- CPR/AED
- Relationship Building
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Shock Symptom Identification
Accomplishments
Employee of the month (April, 2021) (The grove of Skokie).
Student of the month (Feb, 2019) (MDT college of health sciences)
Deans list (2023) Rasmussen university
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Francis Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Springs at Monarch Landing
10.2022 - 01.2024
Psych Nurse
Manor Care Nursing Home
03.2021 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Continental Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Grove of Skokie
06.2020 - 05.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Associates Degree In General Studies - General Studies
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Diploma - Nursing
MDT College of Health Sciences, Inc.
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