Registered Nurse Practitioner

Adekunbi Obisesan

********.********@*****.*** 832-***-****

Registered Nurse

~ Summary of Qualifications ~

** ***** ******* ********** ** hospice, community, and hospital settings, demonstrating exemplary effectiveness in the case management patients newly diagnosed with chronic diseases and of palliative treatment plans for terminally ill patients at end of life.

Collaborate well across departments and with multi-discipline medical staff to plan, and verify patient care plans, cross-check medications, and treatment statuses, and ensure operational compliance with all governing standards of care.

Adept at building trust in patients, and their families through attentive counseling, proactive identification of issues of concern, and the provision of focused, and compassionate nursing care.

Solid command of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access on Windows, EPIC, and Mac OS.

Hold Registered Nurse licensure, with certifications in Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.

Professional Experience

HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM Houston, Texas

Clinical Registered Nurse Case Manager, 07/2013 TILL DATE

Perform comprehensive assessments and reassessments by obtaining complete clinical, demographic and financial status to ensure accuracy in patient status. Complete assessments of patient status through observation of the patient, interview of the patient and or family, and review medical records. Consult with medical and nursing staff. Communicates in timely manner with external and internal customers by collaborating physicians, consults and coordinates with other hospital departments to expedite the delivery of patient care and diagnostics services

Key Contributions:

Education, and participation in care of the patient, and family as it relates to the disease process they may have difficulty in controlling.

Proactively educate team members at ambulatory clinics in disease management population who need to be referred to nurse case manager.

Completes in timely manner the Transition of care of patient referred to disease management by calling the patient to remind them of medical appointments, reviewing medications, emphasizing the importance of follow up appointments with health care providers.

Vitas Hospice Houston, Texas

Registered Nurse Case Manager, 3/2010 to June 2013

Provide comprehensive compassionate care to terminally ill patients at the end of life within hospice setting. Educate patients and families regarding the benefits of pain management; alert families to changes in medications or patient condition. Partner with physicians, social workers, chaplains, nursing staff, physical therapists, and respiratory therapists to individualize and implement supportive care plans and interventions. Provide orientations to new nursing personnel in case manager duties and methodologies. Comprehensive Assessment, Wound Care/ Dressing Changes, Injections, Blood sample draw for Lab Testing, Tube Feedings, Ostomy Care, Catheter Care, Patient Education

Key Contributions:

Contributed to successful 2011 Accreditation for Joint Commission for Solari Hospice, subsequently acquired by Vitas Hospice in 2013.

Proactively educated team members at hospice's assisted living and skilled / non-skilled facilities in best hygiene and infectious disease control practices.

The Methodist Hospital System Houston, Texas

Medical Surgical Nurse, 7/2007 to 8/2009

Skillfully delivered post-operative care and education to surgical patients, demonstrating wound care methods and establishing schedules for administration of medications. Distributed pamphlets detailing ways to support the recovery process and the potential effects of pharmacological therapies. Comprehensive Assessment, Wound Care/ Dressing Change, Injections, Blood sample draw for Lab Testing, Tube Feedings,Ostomy Care, Catheter Care, Patient Education

Key Contribution:

Stepped up to train new, and established nursing staff in the use of hospital's state-of-the-art computer system (Method) and of unit's new infusion pumps.

Alief Independent School District ( Holub Middle School) Houston, Texas

School Nurse, 10/2008 to 03/2010

Assessed 7th grade students for Acanthosis nigricans, conducted hearing and vision screenings, and recorded weight and height to identify / rule out obesity. Performed first aid on students injured during gym lessons or on the playground. Administered peg tube feedings to special needs students. Provided health education to staff and student families; helped secure vouchers for students without insurance for glasses. Cared for pregnant teens, advising them on the importance of good nutrition, prenatal vitamins, and on the care of infants after delivery.

Key Contribution:

Created and delivered engaging and informative health presentations on good feminine hygiene to 7th and 8th grade girls.

Educated students and staff on proper hand hygiene annual and as needed to keep infections from spreading.

Harris County Hospital District Houston, Texas

Intensive Care Nurse, 1/2006 to 7/2007

Leveraged recent nursing school training to optimize provision of intensive care nursing to critically ill patients at Level III trauma hospital. Liaised effectively with interdisciplinary team to verify therapies and treatment plans and monitor patient responses to medical interventions. Comprehensive Assessment,Wound Care/ Dressing Changes, Injections,Blood sample draw for Lab Testing(venous and arterial),Tube Feedings,Ostomy Care, Catheter Care, Patient Education

Key Contribution:

Within 2 months of hiring as a Graduate Nurse, passed board exam to become Registered Nurse.

Worked as an intensive care nurse, while raising a family and worked night shift till 2 weeks before due date of child.

Education

B.S. in Nursing ( December, 2005) Prairie View A&M University, Houston, Texas

Student Nurse Association (2003-2005)

M.S N (Family Nurse Practitioner) ( January, 2016) South University Online

Professional Affiliation:

American Association for Nurse Practitioners- Student Member (2014-till date)

Houston Area Nurse Practitioner - Student Member (2014-till date)

Sigma Theta Tau International- member of Phi kappa Chapter (2015-till date)

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