Sofiat Ajenipa-Jamiu
Chicago,IL
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.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Holy Family Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Normalcy Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
- Worked with upper management to complete complex projects on tight budgets within specific timelines.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Increased profitability and productivity by minimizing downtime and streamlining quality control procedures.
- Supported licensed vocational nurses and registered nurses with effective correspondence management, document coordination and customer relations.
- Verified accuracy of business records by consistently updating customer information.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Swedish Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
Student Nurse Intern
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Reviewed daily assignment lists and associated charts.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
Nursing Assistant
Legacy Healthcare Services LLC
05.2017 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Employed mobility devices and hoyer lifts equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Documented all care actions by completing records and logs with point of care (POC).
- Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom.
- Cared for average of 15 patients per 8 hours in skilled nursing facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
UBER Driver
Uber Share Ride Company
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted passengers with entering and exiting vehicles safely and securely stowed baggage to minimize damage risk.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Assessed vehicle after each shift for damage and kept it properly cleaned and maintained.
Nursing Assistant
Chicagoland Senior Methodist Services
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to charge Nurses to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2022
Associate of Science - General Studies
Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL2019
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara State Nigeria2015
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Computer literate
- Patient privacy
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient assessments
- Documenting behaviors
- Supporting personal needs
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Transporting patients
- Feeding assistance expert
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Observing responses
- Conducting intakes
cooking and Reading
I love to try new Recipes and i love to explore and read new books as long as they are interesting and relevant to my course of study.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Holy Family Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Swedish Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Normalcy Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
08.2022 - 02.2023
Student Nurse Intern
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
05.2021 - 08.2022
UBER Driver
Uber Share Ride Company
03.2019 - 08.2021
Nursing Assistant
Chicagoland Senior Methodist Services
05.2018 - 02.2020
Nursing Assistant
Legacy Healthcare Services LLC
05.2017 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - General Studies
Harry S Truman College
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Ilorin
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