JULIET AKUNYILI
Summary
Experienced ER RN with 25+ years of hands-on patient care across ER, Med-Surg, Ortho, and beyond.
Experienced with providing critical care in fast-paced emergency settings, ensuring patient stability and safety. Utilizes advanced clinical skills and quick decision-making to address complex medical situations. Knowledge of emergency protocols and patient management techniques, ensuring high standards of care.
ER RN with solid background in emergency room nursing. Proven ability to manage high-pressure situations and deliver critical care. Demonstrated competence in patient assessment and emergency response, showcasing strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Agency RN
CARECOR HEALTH SERVICES
08.2023 - Current
- Provide nursing care across multiple units, including ER overflow, Med-Surg, Orthopedics, ENT and Neurosurgery
- Consistently maintained accurate and timely documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
- Administer medications, wound care, and treatments according to physician orders across diverse specialties
- Maintained infection control protocols consistently while delivering direct patient care services in various clinical settings.
- Applied critical thinking skills to solve complex problems within high-pressure situations effectively.
- Work closely with physicians, nurse managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and utilizing strong clinical judgment.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for patients and their families through compassionate nursing care.
- Educate patients and families regarding their conditions, treatments, and recovery plans
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction levels.
- Adapt quickly to different units' policies and protocols, providing quality care under various circumstances
- Developed rapport with patients, fostering trust and facilitating open communication about health concerns.
- Provided critical post-op care within the first 48 hours, ensuring early recovery and preventing complications
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Managed complex pain cases using PCA/CADD pumps, optimizing patient comfort
- Utilized technology, including Pyxis systems, to accurately dispense patient medications, and treatments
- Performed ECGs, initiated telemetry, and monitored NSTEMI patients for early intervention
Travel ER RN , ER Overflow | Muti-Float Units
Gander James Paton Memorial Hospital
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Establishes rapport with patients in order to collect information necessary to make informed decision about their symptoms and acuity
- Collaborates with with various members of the health care team, the charge nurse emergency physicians paramedics and others to facilitate the movement of patient into treatment
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitor
- Contributed to high-quality patient outcomes through the implementation of nursing interventions supported by a solid foundation in evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies upon discharge, reducing readmission rates for ER services.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge in emergency medicine.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, fostering trust and rapport in the ER setting.
- Improved ER efficiency by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to streamline processes and reduce wait times.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring safe and efficient execution of treatment plans.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department by actively participating in quality assurance initiatives and advocating for continuous process improvements.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to varying acuity levels within diverse units while maintaining consistent attention to detail.
- Provided critical support during medical emergencies, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Served as a resource to colleagues by sharing clinical expertise and offering guidance in challenging situations, fostering an environment of mutual professional growth.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Documented details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Travel RN | Medical-Surgical/CCU Registered Nurse
Sechelt | Shíshálh Hospital
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Travel RN | Medical-Surgical
GR Baker Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering detailed handoffs that effectively communicated pertinent information related to each patient''s condition and ongoing treatment plan.
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Provided critical support during medical emergencies, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nova Scotia Health Authority
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Delivered pre-and post-op care for abdominal, orthopedic, and general surgeries
- Expert in suprapubic catheter changes for paraplegic patients, ensuring infection prevention
- Responded to emergency situations, stabilizing patients in high-pressure environments
- Floated across Orthopedics, General Surgery, and Medical Units, adapting to diverse patient needs
- Handled multiple tasks while ensuring each patient received care promptly and efficiently
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high-quality patient care
- Led and supported nursing staff, ensuring they followed best practices and provided excellent care
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies
- Worked closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals to create and update personalized care plans for patients
- Took time to explain conditions, treatment options, and prevention strategies to patients and their families
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and helped interpret results to shape the best treatment plans
- Advocated for patient rights, ensuring the delivery of ethical and compassionate care
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients, playing an active role in their recovery and rehabilitation
- Identified safety hazards in the workplace and took the necessary steps to report and address them
- Expertly versed in MEDITECH and MED SELECT systems, ensuring precise documentation of patient care, medications, and treatments
- Kept detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, vital signs, diet, and other important health information to ensure comprehensive care
- Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, ensuring a safe and supportive patient environment while following established procedures
- Performed admission assessments, developed individualized care plans, and updated them as the patient's condition changed
- Completed and submitted consult requests, ensuring timely communication with relevant units
- Discharged patients in accordance with hospital policies, providing clear and thorough instructions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including social service providers, to address patient needs
- Prepared and administered medications accurately and promptly as per physician orders
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority and St Vincent Nur. H
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to all assigned individuals
- Completed lab requisitions and ensured timely submission for necessary investigations
- Documented and communicated all relevant patient care and safety information to the charge nurse
- Delivered direct patient care, including wound dressing changes, medication administration, and IV therapy
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support
- Monitored vital signs, gathered specimens for lab testing, tracked fluid intake and output, and documented medical history
- Provided wound care and dressings, provided medical treatment, and assisted with procedures
- Assisted with feeding while helping patients achieve nutritional objective
- Valuable contribution made to care plans development and patient education
- Monitored and conveyed important patient information to health care staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
RN, Emergency Room
Lagos Uniiversity Teaching Hospital
07.2001 - 09.2018
- Partnered with physicians on developing individualized treatment plans that prioritized each patient''s unique needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current with best practices in emergency medicine.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by implementing efficient workflow processes and resource allocation strategies.
- Advanced the overall patient experience by actively participating in hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives and contributing valuable insights from an Emergency Room perspective.
- Contributed to the reduction of medication errors through diligent verification of orders and proper medication administration techniques.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare team members ensuring clear communication throughout the entire process from admission through discharge planning.
- Effectively managed multiple complex cases simultaneously while maintaining the highest level of quality care possible.
- Ensured adherence to evidence-based nursing practices, maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care instructions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Assess patients and determine severity of presenting symptoms while sorting patients using critical thinking upon their arrival at the emergency room
- Ensures that the critically ill or injured receive attention before ethe less ill or injured patient.
- Establishes rapport with the patient in order to collects information necessary to make an informed decision about the patients symptoms and acuity
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National Open University
05.2016
Bachelors of Science - Physical And Health Education
University Of Lagos
05.2016
Diploma Accident And Emergency Nursing - Accident And Emergency Nursing
National Orthopedic Hospital Igbobi
Lagos Nigeria 11-2010
Diploma - Midwifery
University College Hospital
Lagos Nigeria 03.2000
Diploma - Nursing
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
Enugu Nigeria11-1998
Skills
- First aid/CPR
- Cultural awareness
- Discharge Planning
- Electronic charting
- Infection control
- Time management
- Patient safety
- Wound care
- Emergency care
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Diabetes management
- Orthopedic care
- Compassion and empathy
- High-quality treatment plans
- Medication and IV administration
- Multitasking
Certification
- NSCN - Registered Nurse (RN), 2021
- NMCN - Registered Accident & Emergency Nurse (RAEN), 2011
- NMCN - Registered Midwife (RM), 2000
- NMCN - Registered Nurse (RN), 1999
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Canadian Triage And Acuity Scale (CTAS)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Travel ER RN , ER Overflow | Muti-Float Units
Gander James Paton Memorial Hospital
11.2024 - 02.2025
Travel RN | Medical-Surgical/CCU Registered Nurse
Sechelt | Shíshálh Hospital
10.2024 - 10.2024
Travel RN | Medical-Surgical
GR Baker Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - 09.2024
Casual Agency RN
CARECOR HEALTH SERVICES
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nova Scotia Health Authority
01.2022 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority and St Vincent Nur. H
06.2021 - 12.2021
RN, Emergency Room
Lagos Uniiversity Teaching Hospital
07.2001 - 09.2018
Bachelors of Science - Physical And Health Education
University Of Lagos
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National Open University
Diploma Accident And Emergency Nursing - Accident And Emergency Nursing
National Orthopedic Hospital Igbobi
Diploma - Midwifery
University College Hospital
Diploma - Nursing
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
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