Louisa Ogwuni, Registered Nurse

***** ******** *****, ************, *****, United States, 240-***-****, ad0mlk@r.postjobfree.com PROFILE 16+ Years of Experience in dementia care setting’s with strong clinical and people skills. Experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Enthusiastic LVN with a dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency. Expertise in geriatric rehabilitation, post-operative care, and dementia care. Consistently earned praise from patients, family members, and supervising clinical directors for delivering excellent nursing care.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Oct 2019 — Present Registered Nurse, Holy Cross Hospital Germantown

• Provided Acute care

• very fast-paced environment with direct admissions from the Emergency department, intensive care unit, and PACU.

• Care of surgical patients with different pathways and protocols

• Bariatric surgery post-op care and interventions and NIH stroke protocol

• COVID 19 Command center, using ever-changing scientific protocols in the safety environment

• CIWA protocols and Sickle cell crisis care

• End of life care

• Complex patient care

Oct 2018 — Present Registered Nurse, Adventist Healthcare Rehabilitation Hospital Takoma Park

• Worked to the best of my ability with an interdisciplinary team to provide optimum care to patients.

• Assisted patients with admittance and release.

• Assisted nurses and physicians in carrying out all treatments and day to day protocols.

• Followed rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery; minimize pain, discomfort, infections, and complications; and optimize patient outcomes. Jan 2014 — Oct 2018 Registered Nurse, Northwest Hospital Baltimore

• Followed rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery; minimize pain, discomfort, infections, and complications; and optimize patient outcomes.

• Assessed, monitored, and documented patient progress, symptoms, and vital signs on each visit.

• Educated clients and their families on the safe treatment of injuries, illnesses, and conditions.

• Initiate and practice fall prevention protocols.

• Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.

• Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.

• Performed lab tests and communicated results.

• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.

Dec 2012 — Dec 2014 Registred Nurse, Collingswood Rockville

• Delivered skilled nursing to critical patience that included: IRF-PAI Assessment Rehab Adult education Marian Joy Fall Risk FIMS Score Brian Injury Protocol Spinal & Brain Precaution Central line care and maintenance Wound Dressing & Care Foley care and maintenance G-Tube Feedings & Care phlebotomy IV Therapy Patient Bathing & Hygiene Assistance Glucose Checks & Blood Pressure Monitoring Charge nurse responsibilities and tech delegations 12 lead EKG Post Mortem Care Ostomy maintenance/practices infection control policy and procedures Medication administration Creation of care plans prevention and intervention protocol.

• Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's, and Paget's disease.

• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.

• Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies. 2002 — 2012 Registered Nurse, Asbury Methodist Village Gaithersburg

• Followed rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery; minimize pain, discomfort, infections, and complications; and optimize patient outcomes.

• Assessed, monitored, and documented patient progress, symptoms, and vital signs on each visit.

• Educated clients and their families on the safe treatment of injuries, illnesses, and conditions.

• Optimized wellness levels of medically fragile geriatric patients as an LPN within specialized.

EDUCATION

Jul 2017 Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Grand Canyon University Phoenix

• Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Dec 2007 Associates of Science, Frederick Community College Frederick

• Graduated with Highest Academic Achievement

SKILLS

Patient Advocacy

Strong Interpersonal

Knowledgable in Medical

Terminology and Procedures

Tracheotomy care

High Level of Autonomy ICD-9 forms

LICENSURE

Registered Nurse (RN), State of Maryland, 2008

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), State of Maryland, 2000 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA),State of Maryland, 1997 CERTIFICATION

IV Therapy, 2007

Gerontology, 2000

CPR, 1999

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