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Hi, I’m
Uloaku N. Nwokocha
Richmond,CA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Henry Ford/Ascension-MacombWarren
Registered Nurse
09.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Develop nursing plan in coordination with patient, families, and interdisciplinary staff as required
- Identify and accurately dispense and monitor patient medication and dosing
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions were applied.
- Advocated for patient-centered care by actively engaging in discharge planning and follow-up coordination efforts.
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and post-discharge care.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment protocols.
- Advocated for patient needs within multidisciplinary meetings and care discussions.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Delivered patient care across diverse units, adapting quickly to varying clinical environments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Rotated between several different units and acuity levels with anywhere from 1 to 6 patients per shift
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Evaluated clinical procedures to implement evidence-based practices for improved patient outcomes.
HAP CareSourceDetroit, MI
Dual Community Case Manager
04.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Currently manage a caseload of 208 members
- Conduct business assessment of member health status needs and calculate risk to develop personalized care plans
- Collaborate with team and providers to address needs, community resources to facilitate transitions of care and ensure members receive appropriate and timely interventions
- Serve as advocate for members and make them aware of necessary services and understand the benefits provided
- Educate members on managing chronic conditions to prevent adverse and emergency facility choices
- Track member progress, identify trends, and adjust care plans as needed to improve health outcomes
- Ensure all case management activities comply with company and Michigan state health policies, regulations, requirements, and accreditation standards
- Work closely with designated providers and specialists including dieticians, respiratory specialists, social workers, behavioral health specialists, to deliver holistic care
- Build and maintain relationships within the community organization to enhance support networks and services available to members
- Coordinated client assessments to identify needs and develop tailored care plans.
- Facilitated access to community resources, ensuring clients received necessary support services.
- Analyzed service utilization data to identify trends and inform strategic planning for resource allocation.
- Ensured seamless transitions between care settings by collaborating closely with hospital discharge planners, social workers, therapists, physicians, insurance companies among others involved in the continuum of care.
- Coordinated care plans with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and enhance service delivery.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to facilitate resource sharing and community support initiatives.
DMC-Children's Hospital of MIDetroit, MI
Registered Nurse
03.2023 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Managed 1:1 and !:$ ratios
- Provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect care through the Nursing Process
- Participate in data collection, admissions, transfers, and discharge planning processes
- Develop nursing plan in coordination with patient, families, and interdisciplinary staff as required
- Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition to appropriate co-workers, nursing Supervisor/Manager, and Physicians
- Identify and accurately dispense and monitor patient medication and dosing
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing compliance with hospital standards and improving patient care quality.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and performed assessments to ensure patient stability and safety.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in pediatric critical care management.
- Educated families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and ongoing care needs.
- Administered complex medication regimens and IV therapies to critically ill pediatric patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
- Optimized ventilator settings and monitored respiratory status closely for mechanically ventilated patients, adjusting parameters as needed based on clinical assessments and physician orders.
- Supported families during difficult times by providing emotional support, education on their child''s condition, and resources for coping strategies.
- Expedited admissions process by obtaining accurate patient histories and conducting thorough physical assessments upon arrival to the PICU.
- Facilitated efficient transfer of patients between units or hospitals by preparing necessary documentation, communicating pertinent information to receiving staff promptly, and assisting in transport as needed.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new nursing staff to promote best practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Henry Ford/Ascension- St. John's HospitalGrosse Pointe, MI
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Telemtry Unit
08.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect care through the Nursing Process
- Participate in data collection, admissions, transfers, and discharge planning processes
- Develop nursing plan in coordination with patient, families, and interdisciplinary staff as required
- Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition to appropriate co-workers, nursing Supervisor/Manager, and Physicians
- Identify and accurately dispense and monitor patient medication and dosing
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Maine Medical CenterPortland
Clinical Nurse Assistant
09.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Under Direct RN supervision provide bedside and assist with basic nursing functions
- Assist with maintaining patient care and orderly and safe manner
- Effectively utilize communication systems
- Assist Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities and with transport, admissions, discharges, etc. of up to 10-12 patients per shift
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform care plans and treatment options; reported changes to the nursing team for timely interventions.
Rye Country Day SchoolRye
Substitute Teacher and Program-Assistant
09.2020 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Taught based on NYS state standard and Rye Country Day curriculum
- Created weekly lesson plans and activities to maximize student engagement
- Worked collaboratively amongst team of other experienced teachers
- Created a positive school environment for teachers, students
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Led initiatives to incorporate technology in lessons, improving student participation and interaction.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted teamwork and social development among students.
Bright Star DaycareThe Bronx
Lead Teacher/Teacher Assistant
09.2019 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Taught engaging, fair, child-focused based on NY core curriculum standards; Managed classroom sizes of at least 12 students
- Created weekly lesson plans and activities to maximize student engagement
- Worked collaboratively amongst team of other experienced teachers
- Created environment where students can become confident, potential learners; Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting social-emotional development among students.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's developmental milestones and address concerns.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, adapting instruction as necessary for improvement.
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum promoting cognitive and social development.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
Education
Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE
Doctor of Nursing Practice from Pediatrics
05.2030
University of New EnglandPortland, ME
Advanced Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nursing
05-2022
Ross University School of Medicine
No Degree
SUNY Binghamton UniversityBinghamton, NY
Bachelor of Science from Integrative Neuroscience
05-2015
University Overview
- Dean's List
The Academy of Mount St. UrsulaThe Bronx, NY
High School Advanced Regents Diploma
06-2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Electronic Medical systems knowledge
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Neonatal, Pediatric, and Adult critical care
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy and setup
- Patient management & monitoring
- Care plan development
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Life Support
- John Hopkins Contact Tracing Program
- Mandate Reporting
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification
- Active Nursing Licenses in California, New York, and Michigan
LANGUAGES
Igbo (Fluent speaker/reader/writer)
French and Spanish (Reading/Writing-Intermediate/Beginner)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford/Ascension-Macomb
09.2024 - Current
Dual Community Case Manager
HAP CareSource
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
DMC-Children's Hospital of MI
03.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Telemtry Unit
Henry Ford/Ascension- St. John's Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2023
Clinical Nurse Assistant
Maine Medical Center
09.2021 - 07.2022
Substitute Teacher and Program-Assistant
Rye Country Day School
09.2020 - 12.2020
Lead Teacher/Teacher Assistant
Bright Star Daycare
09.2019 - 07.2020
Creighton University
Doctor of Nursing Practice from Pediatrics
University of New England
Advanced Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nursing
Ross University School of Medicine
No Degree
SUNY Binghamton University
Bachelor of Science from Integrative Neuroscience
The Academy of Mount St. Ursula
High School Advanced Regents Diploma