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Portia Nwachukwu

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, ICU

HCA West
07.2021 - Current
  • Provided high quality care for critically ill patients with diversified needs
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
  • Implemented medication and IV administration
  • Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy
  • Performed assessment and observed patient's vital signs
  • Provided appropriate interventions as well as implemented patient care plans
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.

Store Supervisor

GAP INC. Banana Republic
03.2018 - 06.2022
  • Organized shift meetings to communicate and resolve issues for night operations.
  • Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock, and receiving deliveries.
  • Secured building for closing by completing run-through of sales floor, turning off electronic systems and turning on alarms.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Answered product questions and assisted customers in selection and checkout.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
  • Implemented loss prevention by preventing losses due to theft or other types of shrinkage.
  • Educated and trained staff to equip with knowledge about products, customer service and store policies.
  • Arranged and organized staff work schedules to guarantee proper coverage for peak business hours.
  • Evaluated data on stock levels, customer sales and other factors, assessed trends and reported on findings to help senior management make effective operational decisions.
  • Boosted sales by effectively cultivating customer rapport and delivering superior customer service.

Education

Nursing RN, Associates of applied science -

Houston Community College Coleman
12.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -

Lonestar College Cy-Fair
07.2014

Skills

  • IV administration
  • Pain management
  • Computer charting (Meditech documentation)
  • Excellent interpersonal skill
  • Time management
  • Strong attention to details
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Medical Records Management
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Patient Assessments
  • Emergency Interventions
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Blood Transfusion Administration
  • Vitals Monitoring

Certification

  • 09/01/22, Registered Nurse License
  • 08/01/22, CPR (Basic life support and Advanced Life support)

Languages

English

Timeline

Registered Nurse, ICU

HCA West
07.2021 - Current

Store Supervisor

GAP INC. Banana Republic
03.2018 - 06.2022

Nursing RN, Associates of applied science -

Houston Community College Coleman

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -

Lonestar College Cy-Fair

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