Uzoma Robert Izunagbara, DNP, MHA, RN, CLNC
Nursing
Forest Grove,OR
Summary
As an advanced practice transformational nurse leader, I am committed to improving patient and population health outcomes across the care continuum while supporting the success of organizational mission and objectives. Through macro and micro understanding of the care delivery system, I add value to interdisciplinary care teams through strong communication skills, efficient use of health information technology systems and clinical knowledgebase that aligns with evidence-based and data driven care aligned with risk management, regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center
Hillsboro, OR
01.2017 - Current
- Demonstrated evidence-based nursing care and alignment with clinical practice guidelines for adult patient population in the service lines of orthopedics, general surgery, internal medicine; neurology; urology;
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care (i.e Maintain Primary Stroke Center designation)
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team across the care continuum to optimize Care Without Delay promoting efficient health system throughput with lasting healthcare outcomes.
- Active engagement in Labor Management Nurse Practice Council, Regional Falls and Mobility Committee and Integrated Safety Committee required by OSHA;
- Active engagement in Medical Surgical Unit Unit based Team engaged in implementation of rapid improvement projects to meet departmental quality, affordability and service goals
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Risk management and implementation of patient centered nursing care plans related to reduction of inpatient falls, prevention of central line associated blood stream infections, catheter associated infections and hospital acquired pressure ulcers.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, nursing assistants, and unit clerks.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Excellent knowledge of EPIC Electronic Health Record System and interoperability functions to provide evidence based care, leveraging clinical data insights and predictive tools.
- Supportive use of virtual technology to optimize remote specialty consults in the inpatient setting
- Commitment to cultural sensitive care by utilizing audio visual language translation services
- Proven competency with the use of medical devices and care delivery technology i.e Stryker beds, cardiac telemetry; kangaroo feeding pumps, Alaris pumps, B-Brown IV infusion pumps, Glucometers, pyxis medication dispensing system
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center
Clackamas, OR
04.2014 - 01.2017
- Demonstrated evidence-based nursing care and alignment with clinical practice guidelines for adult patient population in the service lines of orthopedics, general surgery, internal medicine; neurology; urology;
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care (i.e Maintain Primary Stroke Center designation)
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team across the care continuum to optimize Care Without Delay promoting efficient health system throughput with lasting healthcare outcomes.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Risk management and implementation of patient centered nursing care plans related to reduction of inpatient falls, prevention of central line associated blood stream infections, catheter associated infections and hospital acquired pressure ulcers.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, nursing assistants, and unit clerks.
- Leader in departmental Unit based Team engaged in rapid improvement projects to meet departmental quality, affordability and service goals
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Excellent knowledge of EPIC Electronic Health Record System and interoperability functions to provide evidence based care, leveraging clinical data insights and predictive tools.
- Supportive use of virtual technology to optimize remote specialty consults in the inpatient setting
- Commitment to cultural sensitive care by utilizing audio visual language translation services
- Proven competency with the use of medical devices and care delivery technology i.e Stryker beds, cardiac telemetry; kangaroo feeding pumps, Alaris pumps, B-Brown IV infusion pumps, Glucometers, pyxis medication dispensing system
Registered Nurse (RN)
Oregon Health and Science University, OHSU
Portland, OR
10.2008 - 04.2014
- Demonstrated evidence-based nursing care and alignment with clinical practice guidelines for adult patient population in the service lines of neurology and neurosurgery; otolaryngology; with procedures and conditions including not limited to; craniotomies, spinal surgeries, transsphenoidal surgeries, lumbar drain management, encephalopathies, Gillian-Barre syndrome, auto-immune disease, seizure disorders, tracheostomy airway management;
- 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.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care (i.e Maintain Comprehensive Stroke Center Designation).
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Resident Care Manager
Gracelen Terrace
Portland, OR
09.2007 - 10.2008
- Managed department staff by monitoring performance, implementing improvement plans and conducting training.
- Interpreted regulations to identify patient care requirement criteria to be monitored and establish systems to achieve compliance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained detailed records within Minimum Data Set 2.0 in compliance with agency standards and regulations.
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Collaborated with patients and families to provide care and treatment education.
- Charge nurse leadership role – oversight and safe delegation of nursing ancillary support services needed to implement nursing care plans
- Nursing care management and care coordination needed to implement medical order sets to achieve positive outcomes and escalate patient care needs necessitating change in care plans and/or higher level of care
- Excellent communication with interdisciplinary care team to ensure evidence based and timely care intervention and re-assessments.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Gracelen Terrace
Portland, OR
09.2006 - 10.2007
- Provided safe and efficient, evidence-based nursing care for the geriatric patient population with a specialty service line of the care of patients affected by challenging behaviors and psychiatric disorders in a long-term care setting.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
Chamberlain University
Addison, ILMaster of Science - Nursing (MSN
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ 08.2014 - 05.2017
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 08.2014 - 05.2017
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - Information Technology (IT)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health And Science University
Portland, OR 10.2008 - 12.2011
Associate of Applied Science, Nursing - Nursing
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR 08.2004 - 09.2006
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Exp. -
Portland Community College
Portland, OR 11.2022 - 11.2024
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association Exp. -
Portland Community College
Portland, OR 11.2022 - 05.2024
Skills
Admissions assessments
Staff Management
Physical evaluations
Patient care oversight
Clinical leadership
Case assessments
ADL support
Medical chart documentation
Vital Sign Monitoring
Drug utilization review
Project oversight
Occupancy strategies
Patient education and counseling
Medication dispensing
Team Building
Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
Training and mentoring
Immunization Administration
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
EPIC Electronic Health Record Proficiency
Risk Management Reduction
Microsoft Office Suite Software
Medical Device Operation and Management
Excellent written and oral communication
Facilitate Team Meetings and Group Discussions
HIPAA
Quick Study
Experience with Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
Customer Service
Public Speaking
Multi task
Affiliations
Treasurer, American Society for Pain Management Nursing- Pacific Northwest Chapter (ASPMN-PNW) Oct. 2021 - present President, American Society for Pain Management Nursing- Pacific Northwest Chapter (ASPMN-PNW) Sep. 2020-2021 Professional Practice Council Member, Kaiser Westside Medical Center (KWMC). Aug. 2017-present State of Oregon Nurse Staffing Advisory Board (NSAB) . Aug. 2018 – Dec. 2020 State of Oregon Nurse Staffing Advisory Board (NSAB) Co-Chair Leadership role Jan. 2021-Dec. 2023 Member, Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses (AMSN) Staffing Task Force Aug. 2017-April 2019 Uzoma Izunagbara Resume, Page 2 of 3
Accomplishments
- Providing advice to the Oregon Health Authority on the administration of Oregon's nurse staffing laws;
- Identifying trends, opportunities and concerns related to nurse staffing;
- Making recommendations to the Oregon Health Authority on the basis of those trends, opportunities and concerns;
- Reviewing the enforcement powers and processes under Oregon's nurse staffing laws.
- The mission is to advance and promote optimal nursing care for people affected by pain by promoting evidence-based nursing practice through education and transformational leadership.
Member and Co-Chair of the State of Oregon Nurse Staffing Advisory Board (NSAB) from Aug. 2018 – Dec. 2020 and Jan. 2021-Dec. 2023 respectively to execute the charge of:
Treasurer, American Society for Pain Management Nursing- Pacific Northwest Chapter (ASPMN-PNW) Oct. 2021 - present
Past President, and founding member of the American Society for Pain Management Nursing- Pacific Northwest Chapter
(ASPMN-PNW) Sep. 2020-2021
Certification
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, CLNC Certification Institute
Timeline
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Exp. -
Portland Community College
11.2022 - 11.2024
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association Exp. -
Portland Community College
11.2022 - 05.2024
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, CLNC Certification Institute
09-2021
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - Information Technology (IT)
Western Governors University
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center
01.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing (MSN
University of Phoenix
08.2014 - 05.2017
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) -
University of Phoenix
08.2014 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center
04.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health And Science University
10.2008 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse (RN)
Oregon Health and Science University, OHSU
10.2008 - 04.2014
Resident Care Manager
Gracelen Terrace
09.2007 - 10.2008
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Gracelen Terrace
09.2006 - 10.2007
Associate of Applied Science, Nursing - Nursing
Mt. Hood Community College
08.2004 - 09.2006
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
Chamberlain University