Tunapu Zeinway
South Euclid,Ohio
Summary
Seeking Registered Nurse position. Proactive Clinical Nurse with 15+ years of experience. Dedicated to providing care for a variety of health conditions and remaining compassionate and professional in stressful situations. Adept at Epic and UHcare electronic medical record use and team collaboration. Driven Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience caring for patients within med/surg and perioperative settings. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top-quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pacu Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Euclid, Ohio
11.2020 - Current
- Provide safe efficient age specific nursing to patients/families using nursing interventions in order to assist them to attain, maintain and sustain optimal health status Essential duties included: Patient documentation, direct patient care/ assessment after general, moderate and regional anesthesia, discharge planning, education, actively participated in the quality improvement process and involved in learning and self-improvement.
- Assess patients’ pain levels and sedation requirements Administer medications: intravenously, intramuscular, orally, per gastric tubes or other methods. Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessments dates and identified needs Advocate for patients’ and families’ needs or provide emotional support for patients and their families Set-up and monitor medical equipment such as: cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers and pressure lines.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
Registered Nurse
University Hospital Case Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
05.2014 - 11.2020
- Post Anesthesia Care Unit), Pre-op duties o Gather data: medication reconciliation, past medical/past surgical history, review of systems o Generalized assessment o Prepare patients for procedures PACU duties o Procedure Specific Nursing Assessment based on post surgical needs o : Joints, Hips, Craniotomies, Ventilator Assisted, Tracheostomy Care, biopsies, vascular, etc.
- O Ensure safety of patients o Complete documentation o Safe transition to proper nursing floor, or if needed, ICU o PACU Discharge duties o Provide patient/family discharge teaching after anesthesia o Facilitate safe transition to home.
- Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Offered medical advice and recommendations based on physician guidance and clinical protocols.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Hospitals Case
Cleveland , OH
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Tower 8: Medical-Surgical/ Infectious Disease, Nursing Assessment Admission Screening Discharge Teaching Patient specific Teaching Responding appropriately in code situations Safe Medication Administration IV infusions Dressing Changes Using appropriate PPE Facilitate patient education and positive medical outcome Documentation Interdisciplinary interactions: interacting with Doctors, Social workers, Case managers, Care Coordinator ,nursing staff; RN, CP, CTA ,NAII, etc) to arrange the best plan of care for patient outcome.
- Working with and Delegating to ancillary staff Nurse Preceptor.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
University Hospitals Case Medical Center
04.2008 - 09.2012
- Lakeside 65: Medical- Surgical/ Observation, Same as above + Participated in interdisciplinary rounds Open and close floor Discharge teaching post surgery Documenting Nursing Charges Caring for patients who were status post lung biopsy, kidney biopsy, status post cardiac cath lab, ALS patients status post Mic-key button and diaphragmatic pacer placement, Gamma Knife treatment.
- Etc.
- Working in Care Coordinator role when CC not available EMR Super User for my floor Nurse Preceptor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH01.2024
Diploma - Nursing
Huron School of Nursing
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
Kent State University
High School Diploma -
Beachwood High School
Skills
- Intake and discharge
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Disease prevention
- Medical documentation
- Patient care delivery
- Routine patient testing
- Medical histories
- Acute and chronic health issues
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Health promotion
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Compassionate
- Medication and IV administration
Affiliations
Activities
Member- CCBN (Cleveland Council of Black Nurses and National Black Nurses Association)
Member – The Word Church
Member- LACE (Liberian Association of Cleveland and its Environs)
Attended some coordinating council meetings
Certification
- Medical Surgical Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Pacu Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
University Hospital Case Medical Center
05.2014 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Hospitals Case
09.2012 - 09.2013
University Hospitals Case Medical Center
04.2008 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Diploma - Nursing
Huron School of Nursing
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
Kent State University
High School Diploma -
Beachwood High School
- Medical Surgical Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
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