Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Vitus Aku

Hillcrest Hospital
Broken Arrow,OK
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience

Registered Nurse with extensive experience in direct patient care, complex assessments, and medication administration. Skilled in prioritizing care by acuity, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting new staff through training and precepting. Dedicated to patient safety, infection control, and high-quality outcomes.

Work History

Registered Nurse

13 Years 4 Months
Hillcrest Hospital | 06.2013 - Current
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

2 Years 7 Months
Denton Regional Medical Center | 06.2010 - 01.2013
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Walden University | Minneapolis, MN | 09-2024

3.8 GPA

  • summa cum laude graduate
  • cum laude graduate
  • magna cum laude graduate

Master of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | 07-2022
  • 3.7 GPA

Associate of Science - Nursing

Platt College | Oklahoma City, OK | 03-2012

Skills

Medication and IV administration
EMR / EHR
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Patient care
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
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Mental health nursing
Oxygen saturation standards
HIPAA education
Intravenous therapy
Patient management
Professional bedside manner
Physical assessments
Nursing staff leadership
EMR systems

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Licensed BSN - with a Master Degree in PMHNP
  • BLS
  • ACLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Hillcrest Hospital
06.2013 - CurrentRead More

Registered Nurse

Denton Regional Medical Center
06.2010 - 01.2013Read More

Walden University

Master of Science from Nursing
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Grand Canyon University

Master of Science from Nursing
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Platt College

Associate of Science from Nursing
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Vitus Aku