Data Entry Family Advocate
Resume:
Victor Chukwuocha
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EDUCATION
Walden University. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Master of Science, Nursing. February 2015. GPA 3.16/4.0
Prairie View A & M University. Bachelor of Science, Nursing. August 2000. GPA 3.15/4.0.
Excelsior College, New York. Associate Degree in Nursing. June 1994. GPA 3.00/4.0
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified
NURSING EXPERIENCE
Northwest Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Medical Unit
Job Title – Clinical nurse
Start Date December 2021
Current
Responsibilities
Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area.
Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team. Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes. Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies.
Participates in data collection for current studies. Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies. Documents care according to established standards.
Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from computer systems. Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services. Acts as a patient and family advocate in order to uphold patient rights.
Trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.
Assist in determining staffing needs; responsible for staffing decisions, as well as the scheduling and evaluations of float personnel; assist in monitoring performance of nursing units and nursing services, and in identifying the training and development needs of staff.
Maintain bed control by determining and verifying bed assignments; evaluate utilization of personnel, supplies, equipment, and physical facilities for optimum effectiveness and working conditions.
Make rounds throughout the hospital to monitor quality of patient care and safety; respond to situations involving patients, unit, staff, and visitors, and provide a resolution.
Monitor compliance to hospital policies, rules, and regulations; document and communicate noncompliance to appropriate personnel.
Interpret and support philosophies and policies of the nursing division to RCRMC personnel; collaborate with other departments to ensure continuity of patient care.
Serve as a liaise between Administrator-On-Call and external agencies; consult with
Nurse Manager or other Administrative representative concerning matters that require immediate attention beyond their scope of authority.
Afton Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
130 beds continuing care and medical surgical rehab patients
Job Title Charge Nurse
Start Date Feb 2015
March 2022
Responsibilities
Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area.
Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team. Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes. Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies.
Participates in data collection for current studies. Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies. Documents care according to established standards.
Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from computer systems. Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services. Acts as a patient and family advocate in order to uphold patient rights.
Trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.
Assist in determining staffing needs; responsible for staffing decisions, as well as the scheduling and evaluations of float personnel; assist in monitoring performance of nursing units and nursing services, and in identifying the training and development needs of staff.
Maintain bed control by determining and verifying bed assignments; evaluate utilization of personnel, supplies, equipment, and physical facilities for optimum effectiveness and working conditions.
Make rounds throughout the hospital to monitor quality of patient care and safety; respond to situations involving patients, unit, staff, and visitors, and provide a resolution.
Monitor compliance to hospital policies, rules, and regulations; document and communicate noncompliance to appropriate personnel.
Interpret and support philosophies and policies of the nursing division to RCRMC personnel; collaborate with other departments to ensure continuity of patient care.
Serve as a liaise between Administrator-On-Call and external agencies; consult with
Nurse Manager or other Administrative representative concerning matters that require immediate attention beyond their scope of authority.
UTMB Managed Care Jester 4 Psychiatric Hospital
Job Title Clinical Nurse Case Manager/Supervisor
Start Date August 1995
End Date Nov 2001
Responsibilities
Accomplishes clients’ care by assessing treatment needs; developing, monitoring, and evaluating treatment plans and progress; facilitating interdisciplinary approaches; monitoring staff performance.
Admits new clients by reviewing records and applications; conducting orientations.
Determines clients’ requirements by completing intake interviews; determining need for therapeutic medical, psycho-social, and psychiatric evaluations; reviewing therapist evaluations, treatment objectives, and plans.
Establishes treatment programs by setting schedules and routines; coordinating services being provided; arranging resources, including transportation and escort.
Monitors cases by verifying clients’ attendance; observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocating for needed services and entitlements; obtaining additional resources; intervening in crises; providing personal support.
Maintains clients’ records by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress.
Communicates clients’ progress by conducting weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations; disseminating results and obstacles to therapeutic team and family; identifying treatment influences.
Prepares clients’ discharge by reviewing and amplifying discharge plans; coordinating discharge and post-discharge requirements; orienting and training family members; providing resources.
Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities
Supervise staff through appropriate assignment and delegation of duties, within resident census
Properly monitor administration of resident medication and medication reorders
Implement resident care plans in compliance with Company and federal guidelines, and physician's orders
Perform and supervise treatments
Accurately and promptly transcribe physician orders, contacting physician with change of condition report
Timely and accurate documentation of resident's charts
Complete Nursing assessment as required
Participate in shift report
Assume responsibility of staff nurse when necessary
Implement established nursing policy and procedures, educating support staff regarding care needs of residents
Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures
Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff
Manage investigations for resident variances, contacting family, completing resident incident and variance reports
Manage lab orders, lab results, contacting physician for follow-up orders Must work a minimum of eight (8) consecutive hours each day
West Oaks Psychiatric Hospital
Job Title Clinical Nurse Case Manager/Supervisor
Start Date September 2012
End Date January 2015
Responsibilities
As a Psychiatric RN, I help develop an individualized treatment plan and counseling to give patients the total care and attention they need
My patients consist of those with anxiety or mood disorders, substance abuse, Alzheimer’s disease, or other forms of dementia and I ensure their safety, administration of their medication and watch out for any adverse effects of these medications.
I provide direct care to your patients by facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising and administering medication schedules, and evaluating patient progress
I maintain safe environment, will use monitoring equipment and restraining techniques, if deemed necessary and as ordered by the Psychiatrist.
Admits new clients by reviewing records and conducting orientations.
Determines clients’ requirements by completing intake interviews; determining need for therapeutic medical, psycho-social, and psychiatric evaluations; reviewing therapist evaluations, treatment objectives, and plans.
Establishes treatment programs by setting schedules and routines; coordinating services being provided; arranging resources, including transportation and escort.
Monitors cases by verifying clients’ attendance; observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocating for needed services and entitlements; obtaining additional resources; intervening in crises; providing personal support.
Maintains clients’ records by reviewing case notes logging events and progress.
Communicates clients’ progress by conducting weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations; disseminating results and obstacles to therapeutic team and family; identifying treatment influences.
Prepares clients’ discharge by reviewing and amplifying discharge plans; coordinating discharge and post-discharge requirements; orienting and training family members; providing resources.
Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities
Supervise staff through appropriate assignment and delegation of duties, within resident census
Properly monitor administration of resident medication and medication reorders
Implement resident care plans in compliance with Company and federal guidelines, and physician's orders
Perform and supervise treatments
Accurately and promptly transcribe physician orders, contacting physician with change of condition report
Timely and accurate documentation of resident's charts
Complete Nursing assessment as required
Participate in shift report
Assume responsibility of staff nurse when necessary
Implement established nursing policy and procedures, educating support staff regarding care needs of residents
Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures
Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff
Manage investigations for resident variances, contacting family, completing resident incident and variance reports
Manage lab orders, lab results, contacting physician for follow-up orders Must work a minimum of eight (8) consecutive hours each day
Feather Land Hospice, Houston. Texas
Job Title Clinical Nurse III
Start Date Jan 2018
End Date: Jan 2020
Responsibilities
Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area. Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team.
Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies.
Participates in data collection for current studies. Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
Documents care according to established standards. Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from computer systems.
Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services.
Acts as a patient and family advocate in order to uphold patient rights.
Trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.
Demonstrates population-based competencies (age-specific, diversity) that cross the continuum of care; and functions within their professional scope.
Independently demonstrates and provides age appropriate clinical expertise in palliative care and other disease prevention and detection and consultative services.
Educates patients, families, individuals, and professionals on palliative treatment and pain management reduction.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
Enthusiastic, knowledge-hungry learner, eager to meet challenges and quickly assimilate new concepts.
Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts optimal effort in successfully completing tasks.
Personable professional whose strengths include cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings.
Knowledge in Computer charting, EPIC, CPOE, HMS, Microsoft Office Applications, and experience with data entry, SPSS, and CTS.
References available upon request
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