VIVIAN OSIGWE
Richmond,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nurse with 10 years plus experience in progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labor & Delivery
Harris Health System (LBJ)
11.2021 - Current
- Provided effective pain management techniques, ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients throughout labor and delivery.
- Enhanced maternal comfort by providing continuous emotional and physical support during labor and delivery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate and individualized nursing support during labor and delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.
- Developed strong effective communication and rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication, active listening, and cultural sensitivity during challenging times in labor and delivery process.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when dealing with unexpected challenges during labor and delivery situations ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as primary nurse for patients in labor and delivery unit, managing all aspects of their care from admission to discharge.
- Contributed to the development of patient education materials, providing clear and accurate information on labor and delivery procedures for expectant mothers.
- Ensured a safe environment by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing assessments during labor and delivery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during labor and delivery process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide quality care during high-risk labor and delivery cases.
- Advocated for patient preferences within the context of evidence-based practice guidelines, ensuring that individualized care plans are developed and followed throughout labor and delivery.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff members on best practices in labor and delivery care protocols.
- Reduced complications during labor and delivery by skillfully monitoring fetal heart rates and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes throughout the labor and delivery process.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, providing mentorship and sharing expertise on labor and delivery procedures.
- Ensured a safe environment for both mother and baby by maintaining clean and organized workspaces during labor and delivery procedures.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the labor and delivery unit by identifying areas for potential improvement and actively participating in discussions about best practices and more .
Medical Surgical /Rehabilitation Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
10.2016 - 12.2021
- Administer medications as ordered, wound assessment and dressings and intravenous therapy educating patients and other assigned duties as per Organization policies and protocols.
- Managed complex wound care cases, utilizing advanced dressing techniques to promote timely healing while preventing complications such as infection or skin breakdowns.
- Mentored new rehabilitation nurses, sharing expertise in evidence-based practices leading to successful integration within the team.
- Championed patient advocacy, ensuring patients received appropriate services and were treated with dignity and respect.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting interventions as needed to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on medication management, reducing errors while promoting adherence to prescribed treatment regimens.
- Maximized patient recovery rates with targeted physical therapy exercises and mobility training.
- Optimized functional abilities of stroke patients through dedicated neurological assessments and early mobilization strategies.
- Collaborated with rehabilitation specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans that addressed both physical and cognitive needs of patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies. Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency and more.
RN MEDSURG/IMU
Harris Health System (LBJ Float pool)
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans and educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Championed quality improvement initiatives within the unit by identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based strategies.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems and more .
Medical Surgical /IMU Nurse
KINDRED MEDICAL CENTER
11.2014 - 01.2019
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans and more.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2023
Bachelor Science in Nursing (BSN) -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON
Arlington, TX05.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing -
LEE COLLEGE BAYTOWN
Baytown, TX05.2014
Associate of Applied Science -
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Houston, TX05.2014
Skills
- Labor and Delivery Care
- Hands-on Training Delivery
- Team Collaboration and Motivation
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Collaboration and Delegation
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Current BCLS
- ACLS
Affiliations
Fort Bend Black Nurses Association, 01/2014, Present
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Volunteer Experience
All Saints Anglican Church, 10/2010, Present
Timeline
Labor & Delivery
Harris Health System (LBJ)
11.2021 - Current
RN MEDSURG/IMU
Harris Health System (LBJ Float pool)
02.2020 - 11.2021
Medical Surgical /Rehabilitation Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
10.2016 - 12.2021
Medical Surgical /IMU Nurse
KINDRED MEDICAL CENTER
11.2014 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor Science in Nursing (BSN) -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON
Associate Degree in Nursing -
LEE COLLEGE BAYTOWN
Associate of Applied Science -
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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