Rophina CHUKWUKERE
Summit,New Jersey
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Morristown medical Center (Agency Nurse)
Morristown, NJ
05.2025 - Current
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
Registered Nurse
RWJ Somerset
Somerset, New Jersey
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
- Assisted in cardiac assessments and diagnostic procedures for patients.
- Educated patients about their condition and disease process and post-discharge care instructions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology through competent performance of nursing skills related to cardiovascular assessments and interventions.
- Provided continuous monitoring of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating pertinent information between shifts or departments.
- Utilized evidence-based practice standards when making clinical decisions regarding patient assessment and care planning activities.
- Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
- Recognized early signs and symptoms of possible complications related to cardiac conditions or treatments and reported them immediately to physician team members.
- Initiated emergency life-saving measures as needed according to ACLS protocol guidelines.
Registered Nurse
Chilton Medical Center - AHS (Agency Nurse)
Pompton Plains, New Jersey
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient conditions to ensure optimal care.
- Initiated emergency measures when necessary for life threatening situations.
- Instructed new staff members on policies and procedures specific to the step down unit setting.
- Provided direct nursing care including medication administration, wound dressing and catheterization.
- Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters.
- Observed, evaluated, recorded and reported symptoms, reactions and progress of residents.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and disease process management.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management.
Registered Nurse
JFK Medical Center
Edison, New Jersey
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Assisted in the recovery of patients after cardiac procedures or surgeries.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology through competent performance of nursing skills related to cardiovascular assessments and interventions.
- Provided continuous monitoring of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
- Administered medications safely within scope of practice according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
- Recognized early signs and symptoms of possible complications related to cardiac conditions or treatments and reported them immediately to physician team members.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Elizabath University
Morristown, NJ08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinitias School Of Nursing
Elizabeth, NJ01-2020
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency response
- Quality improvement
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Medical assessment
Accomplishments
- Two times Daisy award nurse
Certification
- ACLS Certification
- NIHSS
- BLS
- Telemetry Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Morristown medical Center (Agency Nurse)
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
RWJ Somerset
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Chilton Medical Center - AHS (Agency Nurse)
01.2022 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse
JFK Medical Center
06.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Elizabath University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinitias School Of Nursing
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