Akudo Faith Ndu-Ogbuji
Fredericton
Summary
OBJECTIVE: Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent care. Solid track record of utilizing relevant nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, compassion, and professionalism to manage patients’ medical and emotional needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
DECH, Fredericton
05.2019 - Current
- Diabetic monitoring (i.e Accu-checks & insulin administration).
- Pre-Op and Post-Op teaching. Shave prep before surgery
- Basic care (i.e Hygiene, feeding, transferring, lifting, turning, positioning, & mobility aids).
- Elimination (i.e. Suppositories; enemas; ostomy care; urinary catheter maintenance.
- Medication administration (topical, oral, SC injections, IM injections, IV medications).
- Suture & staple removal.
- Maintenance of IV therapy, IV insertion and venipuncture.
- Management of tubes & surgical drains (i.e.Insertion and removal of NG tubes, management of gastrostomy tubes, management & removal of drains).
- Monitoring of patients during blood administration.
- Chest tube maintenance and stump care
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- 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.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- As a float nurse, effectively managed time as my shift may be divided between two units.
Nursing Aide
Ruth Ross Residence, Saint John
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Assessed signs, symptoms, and changes in the patient’s condition.
- Identified and prioritized actions upon patient care requirements.
- Maintained a therapeutic, as well as a secure and comfortable environment.
- Assisted with activities of daily living (i.e. Eating, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene).
- Assisted with bowel elimination, toileting and administration of suppositories.
- Ambulation and range of motion exercises.
Home Health Care Worker
Bayshore Home Health, Saint John
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Blood sugar monitoring and reminding clients to take medications.
- Monitored vital signs, respiration, skin condition, location and severity of pain, and general condition, and report findings.
- Provided range of motion exercises, application of topical cream on bed sores, and simple dressings.
- Promoted the autonomy of clients and transfer of clients using lifts.
- Assisted with activities of daily living (i.e.
- Eating, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene).
- Assisted with instrumental activities of daily living (i.e.
- Cooking, homemaking, banking, shopping).
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of New Brunswick
Saint John, NB05.2019
Skills
- Patient Check-Ins
- Personal Care Needs
- Acute care expertise
- Medication and IV administration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DECH, Fredericton
05.2019 - Current
Nursing Aide
Ruth Ross Residence, Saint John
09.2017 - 04.2019
Home Health Care Worker
Bayshore Home Health, Saint John
04.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of New Brunswick
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