WALTER EJUBA
Jonesboro,AR
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. Analytical and strategic RN with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
ST BERNARD MEDICAL CENTER
Jonesboro, AR
08.2020 - Current
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Utilized Meditech and Epic to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with 30-person health care team to revise and develop treatment plans for 5 patients simultaneously.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Assisted 2 physicians with procedures such as thoracentesis, intubation and Line placement.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
REGISTERED NURSE
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
Jonesboro, AR
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science
Arkansas State University
State University, AR12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Humanity And Social Science
University of Yaounde 1
Cameroon05.1999
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Instrument Sterilization
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Care Oversight
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Peak write and comprehend multiple languages: English: French: Swahili: Yoruba etc.
- Proficiency with Epic and Meditech.
- Certified in nursing assistant, BLS, and CPR.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to 5 patients in Acute environment.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Certification
CPR
BLS
CNA
Blood glucose check
epic proficiency
Meditech proficiency
HEALTH AND WELLNESS TRAINNER
Do body building, and pushups.
Creating personalized workout routing to improve muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular health.
Setting fitness goals and monitoring their clients progress.
Additional Information
6 months experience in charging whole medsurg Units.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
ST BERNARD MEDICAL CENTER
08.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Political Science
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Humanity And Social Science
University of Yaounde 1