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Registered Nurse Mental Health

Location:
Alexandria, VA
Posted:
March 18, 2021

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Resume:

Peace Agidi, RN

**** ************ ***. • Alexandria, Va 22305 • ***********@*****.*** • 646-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Registered Nurse seeking RN travel position where my education, skills and experience will be successfully utilized in providing safe, companionate, and efficient nursing care

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Chamberlain University - Arlington, VA - GPA: 3.50 October 2017

Master of Business Administration - Webster University - St. Louis, MO - October 2010

Bachelor of Arts - Muskingum College - New Concord, OH - May 2008

Register Nurse: Virginia State Board License December 2017

Washington DC State Board License April 2018

(BLS) Certification by the American Heart Association Expires December 2021

(ACLS) Certification by the American Heart Association Expires December 2022

SKILLS

NIH Stroke certified

Skilled cardiac nurse

Experienced and knowledgeable of central line access

Perform systematic assessment of all assigned patients.

Experience in caring for patients with Covid -19, stroke, diabetes, AIDS and cardiac health problems

Collaborate effectively with people and patients of various culture backgrounds.

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills

Prepare patients for preoperative procedure and monitor patients’ condition postoperative

Provides health teachings and educations to patients and family members.

Strong knowledge of EPIC, SORIAN, CERNER, Clinical Research Information System (CRIS), SAP, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint.

WORK EXPERIENCE

MetroHealth Medical Center (Ohio)- Travel Tele /Stroke Medsurg Nurse January- April 2021

Perform 12-lead EKG and interpretation

Monitor patients’ for cardiac arrhythmias

Delegate appropriate nursing care to LPN, and PCA

Collaborate with health care team

Administer patients’ medication in timely manner and educate patients about medication

Administration of various types of tube feedings

Prepared patient for procedures and asses patients post surgical procedures

Performs in depth, systematic assessment of all assigned patients

Easter State Hospital (Virginia)– Travel Behavioral Health Nurse June 2020- 01/06/ 2021

Performed charge RN duties effectively and participated in quality improvements meetings with management.

Managed and maintain therapeutic milieu

Administered medications and treatments as ordered by healthcare provider

Responded and called codes to crisis and severe mental health behaviors

Documented on patients’ behaviors, responds to treatments, medications, times patients are off and return to unit

Monitored unit for hazardous material

Perform wound care according to medical provider directions

Howard University Hospital (Washington, DC) - Tele. Med. Surg. Nurse May 2019 – June 2020

Perform 12-lead EKG and interpretation

Monitor patients’ for cardiac arrhythmias

Perform blood, heparin and antibiotics transfusions

Perform wound care according to medical provider directions

Perform admissions and discharges

Notify medical provider of changes in patients’ condition and abnormal lab values

Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs

Brightstar Care (Virginia) –Pediatric Home Health Nurse May 2019 – October 2019

Monitored parental nutrition and IV fluids infusing via the broviac line.

Assessment of central line site for S/S of infection and line management

Assessment of G-Tube feeding site and provided care for G-Tube, as well as monitored intake and output.

Vented G-Tube prior to all feeds and recorded output

Administered feeding and medications via G-tube

Monitored for sigh and symptoms of aspiration.

Monitored patients’ risk for dehydration by recording intake and output

Ensured client did not pull on their central / secure line and tube when turning or lifting the client

Marketing Coordinator - HT Communications Group - Clayton, MO March 2009 –August 2011

Advise clients on media outreach, positioning and brand promotion

Event and Marketing Assistant - World Trade Center- Saint Louis, MO January 2008 – May 2008(Intern)

Conduct market research for small businesses, evaluate marketing strategies, draft press releases

Awards: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Volunteer: Next Level Transition Consulting and Toddlers’ Sunday School Teacher



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