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Aiwanehi Igara, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, RN-BC

Professional Summary

Highly qualified and board-certified Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Specializing in telemetry, medical-surgical, and progressive care. Experienced in all aspects of patient care with success in working with physicians and multidisciplinary team to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage chronic disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional evidence based nursing skills in a primary care setting. Work History

Methodist Richardson Medical Center - Resource Pool Registered Nurse

Richardson, TX

12/2017 - Current

• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.

• Cared for patients in 25-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.

• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

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

• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

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Lantana, TX 76226

Skills

Education

04/2020

Rock Mountain University of Healthcare

Professions

Provo, UT

Doctor of Nursing Practice: Family Nurse

Practice

06/2016

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science: Nursing

11/2005

Baptist School of Nursing

● Lab result evaluation

● Preventative health

● EMR / EHR

● Strong clinical judgment

● Intravenous therapy

● Acute care expertise

● Ambulation services

● Laboratory testing

● Diagnostic screenings

● Treatment plan development

● Healthcare management

● Chronic disease experience

● Diabetes and nutrition treatments

● Preparing treatment plans

Mission Arlington Mission Metroplex - Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Arlington, TX

01/2020 - 04/2020

Highland Village Primary Care - Family Nurse Practitioner Student Lewisville, TX

09/2019 - 12/2019

• Met with up to 15 patients each day.

• Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.

• Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.

• Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.

• Worked with patients and families to explain plans of care, advocating for their needs and preferences and updating as needed.

• Oversaw overall primary care, including case management, medication management, quality assurance, safety risk management and HIPAA compliance.

• Assessed diagnostic radiology films

Methodist Medical Group - Family Nurse Practitioner Student Mansfield, TX

05/2019 - 08/2019

• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.

• Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.

• Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.

• Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, Eku, Delta State, Nigeria

Associate of Science: Nursing Practice

Certifications

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.

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Worked in women's health services, including providing contraception, counseling on reproductive issues and assisting with family planning needs.

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Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease.

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Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.

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Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.

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Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries, and changed dressings.

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Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.

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● Completed 180 hours of clinical work in underserved community. APRN Licensure, Texas Board of

Nursing

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● RN Licensure, Texas Board of Nursing

● FNP Certification

● ACLS (AHA) Certification

● BLS/CPR (AHA) Certification

● Medical/Surgical Nurse Certification

● HIPAA Certification

referrals and high-risk management strategies.

• Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.

• Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling and health education.

• Completed 150 hours of clinical work in primary care. AllCare Family Clinic & Urgent Care - Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Dallas, TX

01/2019 - 04/2019

• Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease.

• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.

• Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.

• Worked in women's health services, including providing contraception, counseling on reproductive issues and assisting with family planning needs.

• Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.

• Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.

• Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.

• Completed 150 hours of clinical work in primary & urgent care. Highland Village Primary Care - Family Nurse Practitioner Student Lewisville, TX

09/2018 - 12/2018

• Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease.

• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.

• Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through diet and exercise.

• Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.

• Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.

• Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.

• Completed 180 hours of clinical work in primary care. Methodist Dallas Medical Center - Staff Registered Nurse Dallas, TX

09/2014 - 12/2017

• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.

• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.

• Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.

• Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.

• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.

• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.

• Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies. Kindred Healthcare - Registered Nurse

Dallas, TX

06/2012 - 03/2015

• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.

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

• · Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

• · Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

• · Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care Mesfer Home Health Care - Director of Nursing

Dallas, TX

06/2011 - 11/2012

• Planned, directed, and coordinated all nursing services for more than 150 home health care residents. Allocate tasks and resources; Admission, discharge, and re-certification of home health care patients.

• · Implemented procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging, and labeling.

• · Responsible for overall supervision of clinical activities within agency.

• · Accountable for all RN, LVN, home health aids, therapist including physical, speech, occupation, and medical social worker.

• · Duties include, but not limited to implementation of ongoing patient review, accountability of staff and performance of staff and agency, and assuring all clinical staff upholds agency policy and procedure.

• · Planned and assigned workload to over 30 nursing staff to direct patient care.

Lagoon Hospital - Staff Nurse

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

05/2006 - 01/2010

• · Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.

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

• · Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

• · Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.

• · Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

• · Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.

• · Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.

• · Assisted in natural labor, and provided assessment to laboring and newly post partum patients.

• · Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from wellness visits to illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions.

• · Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 40-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 15 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.

Additional Information

RESEARCH & SCHOLARLY WORK

Affiliations

2019- Present - Nurse Scholar Program - Improving Patient Perception of Comfort on Medical Telemetry Unit - Co-Principal Investigator

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2020- DNP Scholarly Project - Effectiveness of Providers Education in Implementing Dietary Counseling to adult Patient with Hypertension

- Principal Investigator

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● Member, American Nurses Association, 2016 to Current

● Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioner, 2019 to current.

● Member, Texas Nurse Practitioner, 2019 to Current

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