Victoria Obikaram

(ICU) Registered Nurse

• Provide direct critical care nursing to patients with multi-organ failure, post-surgical complications, and respiratory distress requiring advanced interventions.
• Administer PEG tube feedings, ensuring correct formula delivery, preventing aspiration, and monitoring nutritional status.
• Manage tracheostomy and ventilator care, including suctioning, ventilator settings, emergency airway management, and troubleshooting alarms.
• Insert and maintain NG tubes for decompression and feeding, verifying placement and ensuring proper function.
• Perform urinary catheter insertions, maintain catheter care, and monitor urinary output closely for fluid balance and renal function.
• Administer IV fluids, medications, blood products, and titratable drips including vasopressors and sedatives according to ICU protocols.
• Monitor vital signs, central venous pressures, arterial lines, and other invasive hemodynamic parameters.
• Respond to rapid response and code blue situations with proficiency in ACLS protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, dietitians, and other team members for comprehensive care planning.
• Provide patient and family education on post-ICU care and recovery processes.

• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• 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.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

RN Care Coordinator – Pediatric Patients

• Conduct regular home visits to assess pediatric patients’ medical, emotional, and social needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and home health aides to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Coordinate care for children with G-tubes, NG tubes, tracheostomy/ventilator support, and catheter needs.
• Ensure timely scheduling of specialist appointments, therapy sessions, and equipment deliveries.
• Educate families on medication administration, equipment use, nutrition, and emergency protocols.
• Monitor patient progress and update care plans to reflect changing medical needs.
• Advocate for patients and families to ensure access to appropriate resources and support services.
• Maintain detailed documentation in EMR systems and prepare reports for providers and insurance agencies.

• Pediatric Home Health Nurse
  Private Duty Nursing
• Provide one-on-one nursing care to pediatric patients with complex medical needs in home settings.
• Administer G-tube feedings and medications while monitoring for tolerance, complications, and nutritional needs.
• Manage tracheostomy and ventilator care, including suctioning, emergency response, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Insert, maintain, and monitor NG tubes ensuring proper placement, securement, and function.
• Perform intermittent catheterization and maintain sterility to reduce infection risk.
• Administer IV fluids and medications safely, adhering to pediatric dosage guidelines and protocols.
• Conduct regular assessments including vital signs, respiratory status, intake/output, and skin integrity.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
• Educate parents and caregivers on disease management, equipment handling, and emergency procedures.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
• Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
• Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
• Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
• Managed caseload of 4-5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.

• Conduct in-home nursing assessments for elderly patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Provide direct care including wound care, catheter care, PEG tube feeding, IV therapy, and medication administration.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, physical therapists, and social workers.
• Educate patients and families on medication schedules, chronic disease management, and safety measures.
• Monitor vital signs, nutritional status, and functional abilities to track patient progress.
• Coordinate referrals for home health aides, medical equipment, and community resources as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EMR systems and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.