Stephen Orji
Frisco
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with expertise in managing nursing teams and coordinating patient care. Recognized for strong coaching abilities and crisis management skills, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Medical City Frisco
Frisco, TX
02.2017 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols to enhance quality of services provided.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and promoting a collaborative environment.
- Coordinated patient care activities, ensuring seamless communication between multidisciplinary teams.
- Managed scheduling to optimize staffing levels and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Led quality assurance initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
Registered Nurse
Medical City Frisco
Frisco, TX
02.2017 - 07.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing team performance and adherence to protocols.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, reducing wait times in emergency department.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring timely access to necessary resources and services.
- 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.
Charge Nurse
Prairie Estates - Frisco, TX - Skilled Nursing Facility
Frisco, TX
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new LPNs on best practices and facility policies.
- Conducted patient assessments, documenting changes in condition effectively for accurate reporting.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections significantly.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency of nursing operations within the unit.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Charge Nurse
Brookside Health & Rehab in Little Rock, AR
Little Rock, AR
01.2003 - 06.2011
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to patient care protocols and facility policies.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, optimizing workflow efficiency within skilled nursing environment.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction levels.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering professional development and maintaining high standards of care delivery.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, adjusting care plans based on individual needs and progress.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for residents.
- Trained staff on best practices for infection control and safety compliance within the facility.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
Education
Associate of Science - Economics
Philander Smith University
Little Rock, AR05-1985
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK)
Pine Bluff, AR12-2004
Skills
- Physical and psychological evaluations
- Customer service
- Nursing staff management
- Planning and scheduling
- Clinical judgment
- Decision-making
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Coaching and mentoring
- Conflict resolution
- Medication management
- Crisis management
- Emergency response
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Documented and resolved crisis issues which led to patient safety.
- Collaborated with team of physicians and nurse practitioners in the development of medication management.
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Phlebotomy
- CPR
- CPI
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Medical City Frisco
02.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medical City Frisco
02.2017 - 07.2023
Charge Nurse
Prairie Estates - Frisco, TX - Skilled Nursing Facility
01.2011 - 01.2017
Charge Nurse
Brookside Health & Rehab in Little Rock, AR
01.2003 - 06.2011
Associate of Science - Economics
Philander Smith University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK)