Vivian Njoku
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Compassionate Midwife with 10 years of birthing experience. Expert in providing thorough healthcare to mothers and babies including prenatal and postpartum care. Knowledgeable about Newborn care and committed to individualized patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ranchwood Nursing Home
Yukon, OK
05.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions effectively.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to improved safety standards within the nursing home environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and compliance with treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices, enhancing understanding of medical conditions and treatments.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse/Midwife
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital
Abakaliki Ebonyi State Nigeria
06.2013 - 01.2021
- Participated in professional growth programs to support special education improvement efforts.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Met with mothers to design individualized birth plans in terms of health concerns, birthing desires and potential problems.
- Supervised junior nurses, fostering skill development and ensuring adherence to protocols.
RN Case Manager, Staff Nurse
Clinic Care Medical Services
Abuja , Nigeria
10.2010 - 05.2013
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Registered Midwife - Nursing Midwifery
Mater Misericordiae Teaching Hospital
Nigeria03.2010
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Mater Misericordiae Teaching Hospital
Nigeria11.2007
Skills
- Intake and discharge
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
- Medication Administration
- Dementia Knowledge
- Treatment Planning
- Infection Control
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
08.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Ranchwood Nursing Home
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse/Midwife
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital
06.2013 - 01.2021
RN Case Manager, Staff Nurse
Clinic Care Medical Services
10.2010 - 05.2013
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Mater Misericordiae Teaching Hospital
Registered Midwife - Nursing Midwifery
Mater Misericordiae Teaching Hospital