Sussan Akpu(Onwuvuariri)

-Direct patient care

-Medication administration /monitoring

-Wound care

-Care planning/implementation

-Clinical assessments

-Training of new staff in proper techniques,care standards, operational procedures and safety protocol.

-Adequate documentation and proper reporting.

• Utilizing critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Explaining course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Communicating with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Direct patient care
• Medication administration/monitoring,catheter care,G-tube feeding/care
• Wound care(wound vac, island dressing)
• Clinical assessment
• care-planning/implementation
• Tracheostomy /Ventilator patients care
• Infection control/management
• Training new staff in proper technique

-Direct patient care

-Wound care

-Medication administration/monitoring

-Fall preventon/management

-Clinical assessment

• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• 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.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
• Enhanced overall staff morale by recognizing individual achievements and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
• Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
• Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires, offering guidance and mentorship to help them acclimate quickly to their roles.
• Reduced medication errors by implementing a thorough double-check system and providing ongoing education for staff members.
• Championed continuous learning opportunities for the nursing team by organizing workshops, guest lectures, or other educational events on relevant topics.
• Evaluated clinical competency of nursing staff through direct observation, feedback sessions, and periodic skills assessments.
• Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Facilitated open communication among team members by conducting regular staff meetings and encouraging feedback from all levels of personnel.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
• Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
• Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
• Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
• Oversaw quality assurance initiatives to identify areas of improvement within the department and implement corrective action plans accordingly.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
• Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
• Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
• Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
• Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
• Streamlined patient care processes for increased efficiency and improved quality of care.