Ifeoma .S. Chukwu RN, BSN, MSHCA

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PROFILE

Poised to influence change within the healthcare industry while gaining personal and professional fulfillment.

EXPERIENCE:

Parkland Health and Hospital System, Dallas TX May 2013—Present

Care Coordinator/Utilization Review, Department of Care Management (RN, BSN, MSHCA)

Utilization review of cases to ensure patients are in the appropriate admission status based on InterQual Criteria. 97% overturn of adverse determinations from potential denials to approvals. Minimizing provider liable cases by 95%

Orienting and educating patients and their families about care coordinator role, and how it interfaces with direct care providers related to treatments, procedures, medications, and continuing care requirements.

Anticipate discharge needs and tools to ensure resolution of potential problems

Assisted in expediting discharge and reduced delay in discharge by 50%

Providing resources such as medication vouchers to indigent patients to avoid return visits to the Emergency room. This helped to reduce readmission by 40%.

Proactive response to red bed alerts and reduced avoidable days by 50%

Evaluating outcomes of care with inter disciplinary team and implementing team recommendations.

Complies with hospital and legal requirements requiring adherence to nurse practice act and other governing regulations.

Keeping abreast of current policies and procedures to ensure safety of patients and team members.

Updating patient database by providing new information pertinent to delivery of care

Ifeoma .S. Chukwu RN, BSN, MSHCA

Cell Phone: 469-***-****

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Sunrise Senior Living, Plano TX August 2011—May 2013

Health Care Coordinator (RN, MSHCA)

Quality assurance and regulatory compliance: 90% reduction in medication errors and timely refill of medication to avoid missed doses and maintaining adequate staff to avoid medication errors.

Increased admission by 50% by promoting safety measures and being available to speak with potential clients during tours.

State readiness and passed survey three times at a 98% pass rate with minor deficiencies.

Retained the census at 100% capacity with a wait list during my tenure as health care coordinator.

Financial management and assisting Executive Director in completing the annual community budget.

Medication program management: Increased the number of residents involved in the medication management program by 70%. Medication revenue exceeded budget by $39,010 in 2011 and in 2012 it exceeded budget by $27,519

Coordination of health care needs of the residents.

Identifying residents that require a higher acuity level and advocating for additional services commensurate with the ongoing health care need.

Training, leadership and team member development.

Epic Home Health Dallas, TX May 2010—December 2010

Clinical Care Supervisor (RN, BSN)

Promoting the level of clinical expertise required of staff to provide safe, high quality nursing care.

Reviewing physicians’ orders and comparing to the plan of care and documentation.

Counseling of clinical staff.

Performing comprehensive client assessments every 60 days for Medicaid nursing hours with zero denials

Titrated nursing hours based on reassessment to propose new hours needed to Medicaid to ensure continuity of care

Promoting a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to agency policies and procedures.

Maintaining confidentiality of all agency and patient related information.

Ifeoma .S. Chukwu RN, BSN, MSHCA

Cell Phone: 469-***-****

Email: ado1xp@r.postjobfree.com

Epic Home health Dallas, TX August 2009—May 2010:

Registered Nurse (RN, BSN)

Home care of pediatric patients with a myriad of congenital problems.

Conducting assessments, charting, medication administration and safety precautions.

Home care for children with disabilities and unique needs.

Social and psychological support for clients and family.

Valir Health and Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City, October 2008—May 2009: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Rehabilitation of patients with level 1 trauma, head and spinal cord injuries.

Observation of patients on cervical spine immobilization, aspen collar and bladder programs.

Enhance activities of daily living by encouraging patients’ participation in rehabilitation, pain assessment and management.

Parkland Health and Hospital System Dallas, TX, December 2007—August 2008: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Jail health care which involved handling patients with numerous health care issues such as HIV, diabetes, sexually transmitted infections and psychiatric problems.

Conducting assessments, fasting blood sugar checks and insulin administration.

Referrals to medical provider for further evaluation.

Chart auditing and management of confidential patient records in compliance with HIPAA standards and providing quality service to the patients.

Rowlett Health and Rehabilitation Rowlett, TX September 2007—December 2007: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Assessment, admission, discharge and continuous monitoring of patients’ health status.

Checking critical laboratory values and reporting findings.

Administration of insulin, Medicare charting and blood sugar checks.

Assisting other nursing staff in executing tasks efficiently and communicating with other departments regarding patient care.

Managing the floor and patient education.

Ifeoma .S. Chukwu RN, BSN, MSHCA

Cell Phone: 469-***-****

Email: ado1xp@r.postjobfree.com

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX.

December 2006—May 2007: Student Nurse (SN)

Medical-Surgical and Recovery room clinical experience in bone marrow transplant unit.

Administration of medication through various routes.

Assisted with admission, discharge of patients and, patient teaching.

Assessment and administration of vital signs monitoring of patients in the Urology department.

Hermann Memorial Hospital. Houston, TX August 2005—December 2006: Student Nurse (SN)

Assessment of pediatric patients with chronic health needs.

Administration of medication through the intravenous route.

Administration of various forms of injection and minimal encounter with central lines.

Therapeutic communication with the mentally ill.

Assisted school nurse in the screening of students in Brock Elementary for hearing and visual problems.

Assessment of ante partum patients, women in labor and post-partum patients.

Administering injections to newborn, ophthalmic therapy.

Assessment of newborn for gestational age and Apgar scoring.

Provided a wide range of services including women’s health clinic services.

Hearthstone Assisted Living Garland, TX May 2003—December 2004:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Care of elderly and Alzheimer’s patients.

EDUCATION:

University of Essex, Colchester United Kingdom: LLB in Law pending graduation 2021

University of Maryland, Adelphi, MD: Master of Science in Health Care Administration (MSHCA). Completed December 2011.

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC): Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Completed May 2009.

Ifeoma .S. Chukwu RN, BSN, MSHCA

Cell Phone: 469-***-****

Email: ado1xp@r.postjobfree.com

PRESENTATIONS:

Poster presentation at the Deans and Directors Day in fulfillment of leadership clinical requirement Oklahoma City, OK USA, April 2009.

In-service presentation on Prevention of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) in Valir Health and Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City, OK, April 2009.

SKILLS/COMPUTER LITERACY:

Fluent in English Language.

Well versed in MS word, MS PowerPoint and Outlook

Proficient in the use of the internet

Proficient in EPIC software and Interqual.

STRENGTHS:

Have a strong leadership skill and team spirit.

Ability to face new challenges without any hesitation.

Efficient treatment of patients.

Complete dedication to work.

Able to remain calm and firm in a critical situation.

Able to cooperate and work well with all interdisciplinary health care staff members.

HONORS:

PHI THETA KAPPA Society November, 9 2003.

Gamma Beta Phi Society April, 1 2004.

National Scholars Honor Society 2005

President’s list spring 2004.

The National Dean’s List 2003/2004.

LICENSURE:

Registered Nurse (RN). Texas Board of Registered Nurses

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Texas Board of Licensed Vocational Nurses

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