Joan Ighoshemu
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about ER nursing, EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Possess the skills to initiate first line treatment in medical emergencies
- Skilled at IV therapy, assist with intubation, trauma assessment and management of medical emergencies
- Initiate IV infusions and phlebotomy as recurring therapy for patients
RN, Medical-Surgical Unit, Trauma and Burns
Saskatchewan Health Authority
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Charge Nurse- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 25-bed medical-surgical and 4 bed Trauma and Burns unit, providing direct care to up to patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries in the trauma unit.
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Possess the skills to initiate first line treatment in medical emergencies
- Skilled at IV therapy, assist with intubation, trauma assessment and management of medical emergencies
- Initiate IV infusions and phlebotomy as recurring therapy for patients
Trauma, Burns, General Sx and Urology RN
Island Health (Royal Jubilee Hospital)
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as, extensive wound care, acute management of injuries and send for rehabilitation when stable.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Management of burn patients, resuscitation, treatment and management of pain and burn wounds
- Manage post op Gen sx and urology patients
ER, Acute Medicine and General, Orthopedic Sx RN
Whitehorse General Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Management of Post-OP general sx and orthopedic patients
- Management of Acute specific organ illness, also step down ICU unit
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments as a charge nurse
Public Health Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Met with members of public and local leaders at various community events and discussed ways to reduce illnesses in the community.
- Collected HIV risk assessment data and entered findings in centralized database.
- Control all Respiratory virus outbreaks in Long term care including Influenza and Sars -Cov 2
- Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, also documenting potentially affected contacts.
- Investigated and Identified reportable public health communicable diseases in the community
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Regina
Regina12.2019
Skills
- High level of autonomy
- Acute care expertise
- Expertise Lab result interpretation
- EMR / EHR, EBM,SCM,Connect care,Meditech, Netcare
- Strong clinical judgment
- Trauma recovery
- Burns management certified
- Quality inspection and control
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - SK,AB,YT,BC
- TCRN - Trauma Certified Registered Nurse
- ACLS,BLS,TNCC
- Wound Vac and Compression Therapy Certified
- Burns management Certified
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
06.2022 - 12.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
01.2022 - 06.2022
Trauma, Burns, General Sx and Urology RN
Island Health (Royal Jubilee Hospital)
11.2021 - 01.2022
ER, Acute Medicine and General, Orthopedic Sx RN
Whitehorse General Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021
Public Health Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
09.2020 - 08.2021
RN, Medical-Surgical Unit, Trauma and Burns
Saskatchewan Health Authority
03.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Regina
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