Ornella Mbakop
Silver Spring,US
Summary
Motivated and highly performing Registered Nurse with four years of experience in Med- Surg/ Telemetry and 1 year in ICU. Skilled in providing individualized quality care to diverse populations with high levels of expertise related to postoperative wounds, IV medications, and prophylactics interventions. Flexible while effectively prioritizing complex medical issues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neuro/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Washington Hospital Center
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitated smooth transitions from the ICU to lower acuity units by ensuring effective communication among healthcare providers during handoffs.
- Managed ventilator care for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal settings to maintain adequate oxygenation levels while minimizing risk of barotrauma or lung injury.
- Reduced recovery time for surgical ICU patients by providing comprehensive post-operative care, including pain management and wound care.
- Improved patient outcomes by executing thorough assessments, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Managed complex medication regimens by administering intravenous medications, titrating drips based on clinical parameters, and monitoring for potential side effects or interactions.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during critical situations, fostering trust and open communication throughout their ICU stay.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
- Provide direct quality care to 4 - 6 patients while monitoring and analyzing heart rhythms
- Manage chronic and acute conditions such as, Diabetes, DVT, COPD, and Coronavirus
- Provides complex treatments such as IV heparin Drips, IV electrolyte protocols and inserting IV's
- Supervise 1-2 nursing assistants
- Collaborates with MD, NP Social worker, Nutritionist, physical therapy, occupational, speech therapy, pharmacist and lab technicians to ensure adequate care of patients
- Monitor postoperative patients by taking vitals signs as ordered, assessing surgical sites for signs of bleeding and managing surgical drains
- Quickly identify changes in patients conditions and act accordingly
- Perform colostomy and ostomy care by emptying and changing the bag
- Assist patients with feeding, bathroom assistance and bed bath
- Performs hourly rounding to ensure that patients are reposition, potty, possession within reach, and pain management
Home Health Aide
Universal Home Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Provide in-home care for three elderly patients ranging from age 60 to 80 dealing with various health conditions
- Support patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals, and attending doctor visits
- Assist patients by providing personal services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Help patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene
- Help family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland01.2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD01.2018
Skills
- Patient centered care
- IV insertions
- Time management
- Care of drains and tube
- Strong clinical judgment
- Blood Transfusion
- Preceptor to new graduate Med-Surg RN
- Patient and family advocacy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Drips titration
Certification
- Maryland Board Certified Registered Nurse, R24794, 02/28/25
- Basic Life Support, 01/01/25
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Neuro/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Washington Hospital Center
08.2023 - Current
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
Universal Home Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Montgomery College
- Maryland Board Certified Registered Nurse, R24794, 02/28/25
- Basic Life Support, 01/01/25
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