NINA NWOKO, RN-BSN, MSN-AGACNP
**** ********* ** #**** ********, Tx 75071
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MSN-RN with a strong leadership experience in critical care (ICU, ER, SICU, MICU) and Dialysis Treatment as well as home health, Rehab and Nursing.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cardiology & Electrophysiology w/ Dr. Jodie Hurwitz
North Texas Heart Center (February 2020-May 2020) Cardiology w/ Dr. Bruce Bowers & Quoc Nguyen, NP
Dallas Cardiology Associates/Dallas Valve Institute (February 2020-May 2020) Nephrology w/ Dr. Vik Prakash
Dallas Renal group (February 2020-May 2020)
Critical Care Cardiology/Thoracic w/ Sherilyn Dionne, NP
North Texas Dallas VA (November 2019-February 2020)
Geriatric Internal Medicine Rotation w/ Dr. Sarah Wingfield & Amaka Opute, NP
UTSW (August 2019-November 2019) Neuro Critical w/ Essie Matthews, NP
UTSW (August 2019- November 2019) Dialysis Management w/ Nisha Matthews, NP
UTSW (May 2019-August 2019) Urgent/Primary Care Clinic w/ Leah Bucholz, PA
My Urgent Care Clinic (February 2019-May 2019) MEDICAL CITY DALLAS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MEDICAL CITY DALLAS DALLAS, TX
Registered Nurse, Float Pool Intensive Care Unit (ICU) April 2019 – till present
Provide specialized nursing and medical care in a 16-24 bed SICU/MICU/CVICU/NICU/ICU with 1:2 ratio.
Worked closely with in house- unit cardiologists with accurate reporting recording of laboratory values with follow up treatment.
Recognized life-threatening arrhythmias and means of treatment for patients in cardiac monitors, caring for A-lines, monitoring Swan-Ganz catheters, drawing ABG's and other labs, interpreting and reporting results for proper medical management.
Set up, operate, or monitor invasive equipment and devices such as endotracheal tube and tracheotomy equipment, mechanical ventilators, catheters, central lines, nasogastric and orogastric tubes.
Perform administrative duties that facilitate admission, transfer, or discharge of patients.
Manage patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, monitoring patients' reactions, modifying as needed.
Perform emergency medical procedures, such as BLS, ACLS, and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
Administer blood and blood products, transfusions, and monitor for adverse reactions.
Assist Intensivist with bedside procedures.
CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA HOSPITAL SAN ANTONIO, TX
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) October 2017- May 2019
Provide specialized nursing and medical care in a 16 bed SICU/MICU with 1:2 ratio.
Worked closely with in house- unit cardiologists with accurate reporting recording of laboratory values with follow up treatment.
Recognized life-threatening arrhythmias and means of treatment for patients in cardiac monitors, caring for A-lines, monitoring Swan-Ganz catheters, drawing ABG's and other labs, interpreting and reporting results for proper medical management.
Set up, operate, or monitor invasive equipment and devices such as endotracheal tube and tracheotomy equipment, mechanical ventilators, catheters, central lines, nasogastric and orogastric tubes.
Perform administrative duties that facilitate admission, transfer, or discharge of patients.
Manage patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, monitoring patients' reactions, modifying as needed.
Perform emergency medical procedures, such as BLS, ACLS, and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
Administer blood and blood products, transfusions, and monitor for adverse reactions.
Assist Intensivist with bedside procedures.
METROPOLITIAN METHODIST HOSPITAL SAN ANTONIO, TX
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Intensive Care (SICU/MICU) February 2015 – May 2018
Provide specialized nursing and medical care in a 24 bed SICU/MICU/CVICU/NICU/ICU with 1:2 ratio.
Worked closely with in house- unit cardiologists with accurate reporting recording of laboratory values with follow up treatment.
Recognized life-threatening arrhythmias and means of treatment for patients in cardiac monitors, caring for A-lines, monitoring Swan-Ganz catheters, drawing ABG's and other labs, interpreting and reporting results for proper medical management.
Set up, operate, or monitor invasive equipment and devices such as endotracheal tube and tracheotomy equipment, mechanical ventilators, catheters, central lines, nasogastric and orogastric tubes.
Perform administrative duties that facilitate admission, transfer, or discharge of patients.
Manage patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, monitoring patients' reactions, modifying as needed.
Perform emergency medical procedures, such as BLS, ACLS, and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
Administer blood and blood products, transfusions, and monitor for adverse reactions.
Assist Intensivist with bedside procedures.
CORNERSTONE HOSPITAL SAN ANTONIO, TX
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Intensive Care (SICU/MICU) June 2017 – December 2017
Worked closely with in house- unit cardiologists with accurate reporting recording of laboratory values with follow up treatment.
Recognized life-threatening arrhythmias and means of treatment for patients in cardiac monitors, caring for A-lines, monitoring Swan-Ganz catheters, drawing ABG's and other labs, interpreting and reporting results for proper medical management.
Set up, operate, or monitor invasive equipment and devices such as endotracheal tube and tracheotomy equipment, mechanical ventilators, catheters, central lines, nasogastric and orogastric tubes.
Perform administrative duties that facilitate admission, transfer, or discharge of patients.
Manage patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, monitoring patients' reactions, modifying as needed.
Perform emergency medical procedures, such as BLS, ACLS, and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
Administer blood and blood products, transfusions, and monitor for adverse reactions.
Assist Intensivist with bedside procedures.
BLANCO NURSING AND REHAB SAN ANTONIO, TX
Registered Nurse, Nursing Home September 2015- December 2016
CENTRAL TEAS REHAB Austin, TX
Registered Nurse, Rehab September 2014- August 2015
SOUTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER Austin, TX
CNA/Graduate Nurse Intern, Med-Surg/ICU August 2010- January 2013
EDUCATION
WALDEN UNIVERSITY Minneapolis, MN
Masters of science in Nursing- 2020
GPA: 3.2
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY TEXAS Austin, TX
Bachelors of Science In Nursing (BSN) – 2013
GPA: 3.82
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Austin, TX
Pre-Nursing- 2011
SKILLS
Computer charting (Meditech, Epic)
Experience working in Hospitals (ER, ICU/MICU/SICU/Med-Surg/Telemetry), nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, clinics (urgent care), home health, hospice
Strong Phlebotomy and EKG skills
Dialysis Management
Capable of independently making decisions and judgements
Knowledgeable with case management cases and assistance with patient placement
Adaptable to a fast-paced work environment and working style
Demonstrates interpersonal skills well
Capable of escalating convert to managers and supervisors effectively
Has strong written and verbal communication
Microsoft Office Expert (word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic medical record
Preceptor 2 years
Organizing presentations and conducting meetings
Keen on Team building, Delegation, organization, efficient with time, works well under pressure
CERTIFICATIONS
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Advanced cardiac life support or advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Basic life support (BLS)
Pediatric Advanced life Support (PALS)
Pending CCRN
REFERENCES
Maria Aguirre MSN, RN SICU/MICU Manager at Metropolitan Methodist Hospital: 210-***-****, 210-***-****
Joseph Berumen MSN-DNP, ACNO, SICU/MICU Dallas, TX: 325-***-****
Jacobie Landers, DNP-FNP Electrophysiology: 757-***-****