CHINYERE EJIKEME, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Clovis, CA *3619 214-***-**** adh1y9@r.postjobfree.com

Family Nurse Practitioner

Evidence-based Diagnosis Patient-Centered Provider Charge Nurse Nurse Preceptor Clinical Judgment Skills

Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of extensive and diverse nursing experience. A skilled decision maker with sound judgment and proven track record of collaborating and building productive relationships with doctors and various healthcare practitioners to provide compassionate and best-in-class care for assigned patients. Consistently maintains a direct line of communication with patients and the entire health-care team. Able to prescribe pharmaceuticals, non-pharmacological interventions, and treatment regimens as appropriate for assessed medical conditions. Establishes effective relationships with patients and families, respecting patient rights and involving patients and families in decision making while promoting optimal independence of patients, when feasible. Skilled in, pain management including joint injections, neuropathy care including skin biopsy, trauma and orthopedics nursing, general medical/surgical nursing, charge nurse, team-building, pain management committee member, improving patient and patient family satisfaction, advocating for patients, and precepting new staff. Flexible quick learner; enjoys challenges and adapts easily to new and stressful environments. Possesses strong problem-solving organizational and multitasking abilities. Technically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, EPIC, eMAR, eClinicaWorks and Electronic Medical Record.

CORE COMPETENCIES & CLINICAL SKILLS

Vital Signs Monitoring

Logistics & Assessments

Cath Lab/GI Lab

Pain Management

Skin biopsy

Joint injections

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Oral/Written Communications skills

Diabetes Management/Education

Wound Care and Wound Vac

ER/Occupational Health/Med-Surg Client Care

Pre/Post-Op care

Coaching & Mentoring

Phlebotomy & IV Insertion

Evidence-Based Diagnosis

Listening Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LAGS MEDICAL CENTER Visalia, CA 01/2020-09/2020

Family Nurse Practitioner

Efficiently assess and evaluate patients who present with spine pain and pain in various other body areas and of varying etiology

Place orders for diagnostic images and tests to further evaluate ill-health

Plan necessary interventions based on diagnostic results

Prescribe indicated medications following thorough medication reconciliation

Give joint injections, Carpal Tunnel injections, Trigger point injections among others

RAPHA FAMILY CLINIC, Greenville, TX 07/2019-01/2020

Family Nurse Practitioner

Effectively assess patients for wellness, illnesses and diseases,

Review patients’ medical history and information from previous visits and experiences to better

Recommend different treatment plans to patients and monitor the application of the treatment to ensure patients receive the care they need to improve;

Educate patients and families as well as include them in the care plan for the patients;

Follow up and evaluate therapy when due; and,

Document detailed patient reports about all aspects of each patient’s condition and treatment received.

PARKLAND HOSPITAL Dallas, TX 03/2012 – 12/2019

Staff nurse

Work on general medicine floors including diabetes, internal medicine, Gynecology and renal; telemetry, Employee Health, Emergency Department, GI lab and Cardiovascular lab procedure areas (Transthoracic Echocardiograms).

Examine, diagnoses, treat patients for acute and chronic conditions, consulting with attending physician if necessary.

Perform health assessments and preventative health measures; document Progress Notes and complete all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.

Formulate diagnostic and treatment plans and administer medications, therapies, and procedures.

Review labs imaging tests and consult with attending physicians to determine immediate treatment plan.

Counsel and educate patients and families about acute and chronic conditions or concerns.

Provide nursing care for illnesses or injuries resulting from strokes, cardiac arrest, automobile accidents, stab/gunshot wounds, head injuries, poison ingestion, drug overdoses, sexual assault, and burns. Assess and stabilize patients with expedience and accuracy.

CLINICAL PRACTICUM: DR FAVROTH CLINIC FOR FAMILY HEALTH & WELLNESS Richardson, TX 08/2017 – 11/2017

Nurse Practitioner Student

Performed the nurse practitioner scope of responsibilities learning and ensuring the application of evidence-based care in a primary care clinic setting.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to assess/evaluate patients of various ages; ordered diagnostic labs, radiology and special tests as necessary. Referred patients when indicated depending on identified symptoms.

Developed patient-centered care plans that included medication management of acute and chronic illnesses.

CLINICAL PRACTICUM: RAPHA FAMILY CLINIC Dallas, TX 06/2017 – 08/2017

Nurse Practitioner Student

Completed health assessment and clinical evaluations of patients with emphasis on the pediatric population from birth to 18 years, under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse practitioner.

Conducted newborn and infant exams, and accurately monitored and documented patients’ developmental milestones and the immunizations per CDC schedule.

Performed focused and comprehensive patient assessments independently, in a family practice environment.

CLINICAL PRACTICUM: FEMALE SPECIALTY CARE CLINIC Dallas TX 04/2017 – 06/2017

Nurse Practitioner Student

Shadowed assigned staff within the clinic and completed clinical rotations.

Performed health screening, assessment, diagnosis and management of gynecological and obstetric health issues in female patients.

Conducted vaginal exams, Pap smears as and general well-woman exams.

CLINICAL PRACTICUM: BOPPANA PRIMARY CARE CLINIC Richardson, TX 11/2016 – 04/2017

Nurse Practitioner Student

Capitalized on practicum experience to improve professional and diagnostic skills by observing and correlating practices in the field with theories and methods previously studied.

Assessed, developed, implemented and evaluated treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic health issues in a primary care clinic setting, under the direct supervision of a licensed medical provider.

PARKLAND HOSPITAL Dallas, TX 01/2005 – 12/2011

Staff Nurse

Monitored patient responses to drugs, trouble-shot medical emergencies by analyzing situations and making referrals to specialist doctors.

Functioned as a charge nurse, nurse preceptor on general medical/surgical, trauma/orthopedic unit; cared for ill trauma, orthopedic and general medical and surgical patients as a staff nurse.

Evaluated patient care assignments on the floor and attended to patient medical requirements.

Maintained direct and productive communication with coworkers while delegating care to nursing assistants.

Managed assigned patient load on various units of the hospital, directed, assisted and served as a resource and preceptor to new nurses.

Served on a hospital-wide pain management committee of providers and caregivers charged with the improvement and management of pain in pre and post-operative patients.

Improved the quality of specific nursing care services by providing an in-services evidence-based diagnosis.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Currently in a PhD program - Nursing Education Liberty University Lynchburg, VA – 09/2020 - present

Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner South University Savannah, GA – 02/2016-11/2017

Part of MSN, Texas Woman’s University Dallas, TX -08/2014-12/2015

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX – 01/2003-12/2004

Nursing Prerequisites, Richland College Dallas, TX -08/2001-12/2002

Bachelor of Education, Guidance & Counseling University of Calabar, Nigeria -01/1993-11/1997

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Certification – 03/2018

Basic Life Support Certification – 02/2019

Professional Associations

Member Phi Theta Kappa Sigma Theta Tau International.

California Association For Nurse Practitioners (CANP)

North Texas Nurse Practitioners (NTNP)

National Association of Nigerian Nurse Practitioners USA, (NANNPU)

National Association of Nigerian Nurses in North America (NANNNA)

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