Peace Nwachukwu
Elizabeth,NJ
Summary
I am an astute, highly determined, efficient and serious minded individual with an unmistakable passion for excellence in my chosen career. I am very dedicated and demonstrate a great sense of diligence and urgency in any given task. Am well equipped with the necessary academic and relevant clinical skills required to get a job and work within the healthcare field as a Registered Nurse. Dedicated Nursing Unit Manager with highly developed skills in staff recruiting and training. Promotes best practices by enforcing high standards of care and delegating important assignments. Implements discharge plans that lead to faster patient checkouts. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Managger
Alaris Health Care
Secaucus
11.2019 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Created, implemented and evaluated programs that promoted staff recruitment, retention and development.
- Formulated and executed individual resident discharge plans before initiating checkout procedures.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Organized and facilitated [Number] department head meetings weekly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges and residents' Medicaid applications.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
Nursing Case Manager
Bayada Home Health Care
Morris Town
01.2018 - Current
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Observed, monitored and reported changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician in accordance with policies and procedures of medical facility.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Infection Control Nurse
Atrium Post Acute Care and Rehab Center
Wayne, NJ
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Performing core nursing and clinical functions in both long term and sub-acute units, with professional skills and careful inclination.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Kept teams operating in accordance with latest epidemiological research and sound care practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Arizona City, AZ10.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
Teterboro, NJ02.2018
Master of Arts - History and International Relations
University of Ibadan
08.2010
Skills
- Skills Highlight
- Strong leadership and capacity building qualities, infection control skills, health and wellness knowledge, nursing supervision skills, case management (hospice and home care), post-acute and rehabilitative care knowledge, medication administration and geriatric treatment knowledge, computerized charting skills, care planning and management, wound treatment and management, IV drug therapy, management and administration skills, clinical specimen collection and gastro enteric tube administration and management
Timeline
Nursing Managger
Alaris Health Care
11.2019 - Current
Nursing Case Manager
Bayada Home Health Care
01.2018 - Current
Infection Control Nurse
Atrium Post Acute Care and Rehab Center
01.2009 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
Master of Arts - History and International Relations
University of Ibadan
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