Zimuzo Egbuchulem
RN- Charge Nurse
Odessa,TX
Summary
Compassionate and Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Charge Nurse 7 Central
Medical Center Hospital Odessa
07.2022 - Current
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse 9 Central-Stroke Unit
Medical Center Hospital Odessa
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital
08.2016 - 07.2020
- Effectively Communicate with patients in different age ranges, ethnic and socio-cultural backgrounds, rendering quality nursing care
- Administer blood and blood product transfusions or intravenous infusions, monitoring patients for adverse reactions
- Collaborate with members of multidisciplinary health care teams to plan, manage, or assess patient treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 -
Diploma Nursing -
School of Nursing Emekuku
Emekuku, Imo11.2007
Skills
Great Communicator and Active listener
Reliable leader and great team player
Care Coordination
Care Quality Evaluation
Patient Care Assignment
Staff Supervision
Resource Allocation
Issue Resolution
Direct Patient Care
Duty delegation
Certification
Registered Nurse License
References
- Irene Garcia, Director 7 Central, Medical Center Hospital, Odessa TX, (432) 770-9420, Igarcia@echd.org, Current Director
- Kourtney Pierce, Director 5 Central, Medical Center Hospital Odessa TX, (432) 770-5825, Kpierce1@echd.org, Former Director
Timeline
Charge Nurse 7 Central
Medical Center Hospital Odessa
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse 9 Central-Stroke Unit
Medical Center Hospital Odessa
10.2020 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital
08.2016 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
05.2001 -
Diploma Nursing -
School of Nursing Emekuku