Onome Utuyorume, BScN, RN
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
A hard-working, goal-oriented, and disciplined registered nurse who is passionate about providing support to clients in need due to illnesses, physical or mental disabilities and to promote their dignities while delivering compassionate care. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Parkview Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
12.2024 - Current
- Administer injections, intravenous therapy, and other medication as prescribed by physician orders, and monitor patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitor patient progress towards recovery goals using evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients and families on rehabilitation techniques and exercises.
- Collaborate with physical, occupational, and speech therapists to enhance patient recovery processes.
- Supported discharge planning by providing resources for ongoing care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, treatments and progress notes in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Performed wound care management including debridement, dressing changes and application of topical agents.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Ensured safety of all patients through implementation of safety policies, procedures and protocols.
Registered Nurse | Float Pool
Humber River Hospital
North York, Canada
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided direct patient care in Medicine and Surgery units.
- Maintained IV therapy, administered IV medications utilizing IV pumps.
- Performed wound care on pressure injuries and diabetic wounds.
- Initiated and maintained catheterization.
- Maintained proper patient positioning and utilized proper transfer techniques pre and post surgery
- Bladder scanned patients with urinary retention, bladder scanned patients and appropriately measured PVR
- Administered blood and blood products.
- Utilized Meditech EMR for managing patient's electronic health record.
- Managed a 5 patient to nurse ratio on Medicine units and a 4 patient to nurse ratio on Surgical units on day shifts.
- Managed a 6 patient to nurse ratio on all units for night shifts.
- Assisted patients with ambulation post-op.
- Worked with PCA pumps for post-op patients
- Assessed and measured drainage out of Hemovac and Jackson-Pratt drains.
- Administered Total Parenteral Nutrition through Central Venous Access Devices and PICC lines.
- Managed patients post TURP that required Continuous Bladder Irrigation.
- Cared for and maintained Nasogastric Tubes for patients with Bowel Obstruction
- Assessed Color, Sensation and Movement for post Op patients
- Performed neurovascular checks and assessed for patent peripheral pulses for patients post orthopedic surgery
- Flushed saline locked IV's to maintain patency.
- Started hypoglycemia protocols for patients with capillary blood glucose below 4mmol
- Monitored blood pressure for patients scheduled for dialysis
- Administered blood thinners & insulin's subcutaneously
- Administered antibiotics intravenously pre-surgery and post surgery
- Cared for patients with PEG and G-tubes, administered enteral feed and medications and mainted patency of tubes.
- Provided care to patients with tracheostomy, including trach suctioning and trach changes
Registered Nurse
Sagecare
Toronto, Canada
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided ongoing assessment of residents and updated patients' care plans.
- Provided care to residents with dementia, Alzheimer's, and cognitive decline.
- Managed residents BPSD behaviours and effectively redirected residents when sundowning and exit seeking
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess residents clinical situations and initiate emergency protocols promptly.
- Advocated and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Provided direction and effective leadership to PSWs and recreational staff team members on the unit in the capacity of charge nurse.
- Provided skin assessment on residents, performed wound care, including pressure ulcer care.
- Administered treatments according to physician and nurse practitioner orders.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results according to the nurse practitioner's orders.
Personal Support Worker
Paramed (Community Care)
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted clients with ADLs in their home setting.
- Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation.
- Monitored changes in client baseline behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities to boost their mood.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Provided personal support to cognitively impaired clients, maintained their daily routines, and assisted in providing a better quality of life.
Rehab Unit
Salvation Army Toronto Grace Hospital
Toronto, Canada
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Independently provided care to diverse patient population using learned nursing skills and knowledge
- Proficient in assessing patient needs, accurate medication administration, monitoring vital signs, and accurate documentation patient information
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills while interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
Education
NCLEX-RN -
01.2024
Jurisprudence Examination -
NCLEX-RN
07.2023
Nursing BSCN -
York University
04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Crawford University
06.2011
Skills
- Patient assessment: Proficient in conducting thorough physical and psychosocial assessments
- Medication Administration: Knowledgeable in administering medications via various routes (oral, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous)
- Wound care and dressing changes: Changed soiled dressings, assessed drainage, performed site care
- Monitored patient pain levels and managed pain appropriately: Capable of assessing pain levels and implementing appropriate pain management strategies
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Proficient in using EHR systems (eg, Meditech) for documentation and patient care management
- Emergency Response: Trained in recognizing and responding to medical emergencies, including CPR and use of AEDs
- IV Therapy: Experienced in managing intravenous lines, fluids, and medications
- Enteral Tube Care: Proficient in caring and management of enteral tubes (eg G-tube, PEG tube), administration of feeds and medications through the tubes
Professional Development
- Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED Certification Level C, 01/01/21, 12/31/24
- NationalCPRFoundation CPR/AED/First Aid, 01/01/22, 12/31/25
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certified, 01/01/21
- WHMIS Certification, 01/01/21
- RNAO Dementia, Delirium, Depression in Older Adults Course
- RNAO Breastfeeding e-learning course
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Parkview Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse | Float Pool
Humber River Hospital
07.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Sagecare
04.2024 - 09.2024
Personal Support Worker
Paramed (Community Care)
12.2023 - 03.2024
Rehab Unit
Salvation Army Toronto Grace Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
NCLEX-RN -
Jurisprudence Examination -
NCLEX-RN
Nursing BSCN -
York University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Crawford University
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