Peter Onkuru
Brooklyn Park,Minnesota
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Brainz LLC
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
03.2014 - Current
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system according to hospital policies and standards of practice.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning process for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices in order to reduce risk of transmission within the organization.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing safe patient centered care.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure high quality nursing care.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Educated patients about disease processes, preventive health measures, medication regimens and discharge planning needs.
LPN/RN Floor Nurse
Chapelview Care Center
Hopkins, Minnesota
10.2011 - 10.2014
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Golden Valley Rehab and Care Center
Golden Valley, Minnesota
06.2008 - 10.2011
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX10-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN11-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MN05-2008
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Discharge coordination
- Long-term care
- IV management
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Brainz LLC
03.2014 - Current
LPN/RN Floor Nurse
Chapelview Care Center
10.2011 - 10.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Golden Valley Rehab and Care Center
06.2008 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ridgewater College
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Hennepin Technical College
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