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Registered Nurse Acute Care

Location:
Houston, TX
Posted:
January 22, 2024

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CHINWE ANAGBOGU

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Phone: 832-***-**** Email:ad20fu@r.postjobfree.com

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Dynamic, result-driven, dedicated, and patient-focused Registered nurse with 20+ years in short, long term acute care, and skilled nursing facility care as well as staff development, patient and family advocacy. Dedicated, compassionate, knowledgeable in providing high quality care to patients presenting with diverse medical conditions. Specialized practice intensive care and wound care.

Key skills and qualities:

Team player, easily adapts to changing situations, kind and compassionate

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Active organizational skills and good analytical skills

Can work under stressful conditions and during irregular hours.

Computer and Internet experience, MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel).

Experience in:

Code Procedure Protocol, Medication Administration, STEMI Protocol, Chest Pain Protocol Catheters and Lines, Intravenous Treatment, Respiratory Ventilation management, Rapid Response, Wound assessment, care, and management, Laboratory Draws., Physical assessment and health history obtainment.

Education Licenses Certifications

Sept 2013 to Feb 2015 Walden University. Minnesota, MN. MSN (FNP)

Aug 2008 to May 2010 Grand Canyon University Phoenix AZ, BSN

Aug 1999 to May 2002 Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh NC, ADN.

License and Certifications

RN License # 711456

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, December, 2024

Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, April, 2025

Professional Career Chronology

Critical Care RN, ICU. Cornerstone Specialty Hospital, June 2018-Present

Assessment, and care of ventilator dependent patients in an acute care setting with emphasis on patients with STEMI and NSTEMI, Post op GI, respiratory and Cardiac procedures, respiratory failure, ESRD, Pneumonia, stroke, COPD and CHF.

Care and medical management of COVID PNA patients on various drips and respirators

Management of COVID PNA patients for optimal positioning, drip titration, recognition of pneumothorax and need tor chest tube placement.

Initiate and manage renal patients on CRRT.

Plan, manage and assess care, administer medications, treatment, and maintain record of care.

Start IVs and assist with intubation and invasive lines placements.

Insert nasogastric & Dobb Hoff feeding tubes, Foley catheters & monitor central & arterial lines, temporary pacemakers

Ventilator management, Arterial and CVP lines management

Pressure Ulcer prevention, teaching, wound and ostomy care

Assessment and Care plan development

Coordination of patient care between attending physician and consults

Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.

Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.

Patient/family teaching and Discharge planning

Critical Care Charge RN, ICU/CCICU, CHI St Luke’s Patients Medical Center Pasadena TX. July 2018-December 2021

Assessment, and care of ventilator dependent patients in an acute care setting with emphasis on patients with STEMI and NSTEMI, Post op GI, respiratory and Cardiac procedures, respiratory failure, ESRD, Pneumonia, stroke, COPD and CHF.

Care and medical management of COVID PNA patients on various drips and respirators

Management of COVID PNA patients for optimal positioning, drip titration, recognition of pneumothorax and need tor chest tube placement.

Initiate and manage renal patients on CRRT.

Plan, manage and assess care, administer medications, treatment, and maintain record of care.

Start IVs and assist with intubation and invasive lines placements.

Insert nasogastric & Dobb Hoff feeding tubes, Foley catheters & monitor central & arterial lines, temporary pacemakers

Ventilator management, Arterial and CVP lines management

Pressure Ulcer prevention, teaching, wound and ostomy care

Assessment and Care plan development

Coordination of patient care between attending physician and consults

Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.

Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.

Patient/family teaching and Discharge planning

Critical Care Charge RN, ICU/CVICU, Bay Area Regional Medical Center Webster TX. June 2014 to May, 2018

Assessment, and care of ventilator dependent patients in an acute care setting with emphasis on patients with STEMI and NSTEMI, Post op GI, respiratory and Cardiac procedures, respiratory failure, ESRD, Pneumonia, stroke, COPD and CHF.

Initiate and manage renal patients on CRRT.

Plan, manage and assess care, administer medications, treatment, and maintain record of care.

Start IVs and assist with intubation and invasive lines placements.

Insert nasogastric & Dob Hoff feeding tubes, Foley catheters & monitor central & arterial lines, tempoary pacemakers

Ventilator management, Arterial and CVP lines management

Pressure Ulcer prevention, teaching, wound and ostomy care

Assessment and Care plan development

Coordination of patient care between attending physician and consults

Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.

Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.

Patient/family teaching and Discharge planning

Critical Care Nurse, Select Specialty Hospital TX Medical center, March 2014 to August 2014

Assessment, management, medication, evaluation of ventilator-dependent patients with respiratory failure, ESRD, Pneumonia, CVA, COPD and CHF.

Aided conscious sedation of patients undergoing endotracheal intubations, as well as interventional radiology GI procedures.

Offered progressive and rapid response care in the ICU and Progressive Care Unit.

Ventilator management and Initiation, maintenance and management of critical drips

Patient/ Family Teaching and Discharge planning

Critical Care Nurse, Kindred Hospital Bay Area, Pasadena TX. Oct 2005 to Feb 2014

Assessment, management, medication, evaluation of ventilator-dependent patients with respiratory failure, ESRD, Pneumonia, CVA, COPD and CHF.

Developed and implemented care plans and collaborated with physicians to achieve a positive patient outcome

Took and recorded patient vitals on a regular basis

Administered medication and managed IVs

Provided care education to patients and families

Monitored and observed patients’ conditions

Managed patients’ records and files

Worked as a wound care Nurse to provide wound management and maintain wound vacs

Assisted physicians in performing skin graft procedures.

Critical Care Nurse, Memorial Hermann South East Hospital, Houston TX. Sept 2004 to Mar 2006

Assessment, and care of ventilator dependent patients in an acute care setting with emphasis on patients with STEMI and NSTEMI, Post op GI, respiratory and Cardiac procedures, respiratory failure, ESRD, Pneumonia, CVA, COPD and CHF.

Ventilator management, Arterial and CVP lines management

Pressure Ulcer prevention, teaching, wound and ostomy care

Assessed patients’ conditions and provided dedicated patient care

Devised and implemented individualized patient care plans

Observed patients’ vitals and provide feedback to healthcare professionals regarding observations

Ensured all diagnostic tests are carried out appropriately

Acted as a patient advocate and provide appropriate support family members

Responded to emergency situations in a proactive manner

Evaluated diagnostic test results

Obtained samples for lab findings and order prescribed medications.

Staff RN, Wake Medical Center, Raleigh NC Jan 2003 to Sept 2004

Assessment, medication, and care of patients pre- and post-operatively in an acute care setting.

Admitted, Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated care for patients.

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after a variety of surgical procedures such as open and lap Chole, open and lap Appy, and AAA repairs

Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.

Tested glucose and administered injections.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Kept track of supplies and filled out order forms when necessary.

Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Staff RN, Duke University Teaching Hospital, Durham NC Jul 2002 to Dec 2002

Provided nursing care and medical treatment to patients of the medical center within the scope of practice as defined by state law.

Evaluated patient needs, prioritized patient care flow and provided health treatments.

Conducted nursing assessments based on the patient’s history and physical status by identifying critical medical signs and performing tests.

Communicated frequently with patients and their families.

Determined follow up procedures as necessary – tracked patients’ cases throughout entire care process until completion.

Facilitated medical care – Identified critical medical needs and emergency situations and provided healthcare treatment within legal scope of medical/nursing practices.

Performed professional and health screening [lab] tests – Conducted appropriate laboratory tests and quality control care procedures.

Documented nursing procedures, maintained medical records and patient status, maintained a clean, sanitized and safe environment

Maxim Healthcare Solutions Staffing Agency, Raleigh NC.

Staff Agency RN, July 2002 to Dec 2003

Britthaven of Louisburg Nursing Home, Louisburg NC

Provided quality patient care and personalized services to patients

Assessed patient's medical conditions and prepared reports

Administered treatment to patients following physicians' instructions

Checked vital signs regularly and reported findings to physicians

Administered medication, injections and routine treatments.

Implemented physician’s orders in accordance with the agency policies.

Observed and recorded signs and symptoms of changes in client’s condition and behavior.

Evaluated and observed on the condition of patients.

Responsible for providing appropriate documentation of activities and treatments according to agency standards



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