ROSEMARY UDOH

Missouri City, Texas ***** 832-***-**** ad0whp@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with medical and surgical 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 difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Skills

Hospice and Palliative Care

Medical Screening

Gastrostomy Tube Care

Tracheostomy Care

Patient Care

Patient Assessments

Staff Supervision

Acute and Rehabilitative Care

Prenatal Care

Patient Monitoring

Patient and Family Advocacy

Patient Discharging

Home Visits

Postpartum Care

IV Drug Therapy Management

HIPAA Education

Feeding Assistance

Women's Health Exams

Inpatient and Outpatient Care

Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal

Hospice Philosophy Understanding

Complex Problem-Solving

Follow-Up Calls

Family Planning Services Education

Long-Term Care

Feeding Pumps Understanding

Body Mechanics Knowledge

Wound Care

Strong Clinical Judgment

Medical Laboratory Procedures

ELNEC Training (End-of-Life-Care)

Intravenous Therapy

Emergency Procedures

Diabetes and Nutrition Education

Work History

Registered Nurse 07/2017 to Current

St Lukes CHI Sugar Land Hospital – Sugar Land, TX

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

Managed care from admission to discharge.

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.

Registered Nurse 11/2014 to 05/2017

St Joseph Medical Center Houston -Texas – Houston, TX

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Managed care from admission to discharge.

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

Worked at psychiatric unit at St Joseph Medical center, Taking care of substance dependence patient.

Supporting them and their families, Caring for patients who are undergoing detox, administering their medications, assessing the effect and reporting to the physician the outcome

Treating the patients with respect, dignity and respect, showing compassion.

Administered and note’s reaction to psychotropic medications or drug and other medications.

Arranges further medical attention when necessary.

Assists the clients in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accept the need for treatment.

Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.

Conduct in intake assessment through interviews with the patient and relations to gather case history.

Plan and provide nursing care for patients.

Make nursing diagnosis of the patient medical and emotional status of the patient and recommend.

Document all patient’s information on medical chart and follow physician written orders.

Maintain patient confidentiality.

Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatment of pain.

1;1 observation of patient, putting in place suicide precaution, making 15 minutes or 30 minutes monitoring

Patients with destructive behaviors, listen to their concerns and provide assistance.

Documentation of patient treatment, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard of medical record keeping

Registered Nurse

Oxford university Hospital – John Radcliff cancer unit 2002--2013

Serving as the communicator between the patient and the health care team

Provide emotional support.

Administering medications and control and manage their pain,

Educating the patient and family about the disease progression, symptoms and prevention

Education of the patients regarding the medication, route of administration, actions and side effects

Keeping the patients comfortable, giving them emotional, psychological, physical support. Giving the family their loves emotional, psychological support educating them on the disease condition and management

Managed care from admission till their end of life

Providing care with dignity and respect to the patients, families and loved ones

Maintaining their confidentiality and services with integrity, showing empathy and compassion

Associate of Science: Registered Midwife 03/1990

School of Midwifery - Anua - Nigeria

Associate of Science: General Nursing 05/1986

School of Nursing,Itigidi - Nigeria

Awarded [Award Name] Diasy Award

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