Rejoice Chukwuma
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse I with expertise in cardiac care and medication administration at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. Proven ability to coordinate discharge plans and manage complex patient needs, while fostering strong relationships with patients and families. Skilled in detailed nursing assessments and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering cardiovascular drugs, titration of heparin drip and amiodarone drip, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition, contacted MD when concerned about patient's condition deteriorating and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Professional Student Nurse
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Delivered high-quality care to critical patients in the MSIMU unit.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls and informing nurses of any abnormal vitals and patient requests.
- Followed directions and supervision of licensed nurses to administer certain care tasks and treatments like tracheal suctioning, foley insertion, wound care etc.
Education
Bachelor's Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05.2024
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX05-2023
Skills
- Lab result interpretation
- Discharge coordination
- Diabetes management
- Chart updating
- Ventilator support
- Patient Check-ins
- Intravenous therapy
- Feeding pumps
- Palliative and pain management
- Cardiac care
- Heparin and amiodarone drip management
- Medication and IV administration
- Procedure preparations
- Patient discharge
- Infectious disease control
- Detailed nursing assessment
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Professional Student Nurse
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor's Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Alvin Community College
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