CHIZOBA EMODI, BSN, RN

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated, skilled Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills and over 10 years’ experience in general patient care both within and outside the United States.

LICENSES

-State of Texas, Registered Nurse, Active

-State of California, Registered Nurse, Active

-American Heart Association Health Care Provider, CPR, Current

-Essentials of Infusion Therapy certification, Current SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

-Enthusiastic caregiver

-Acute and rehabilitative care

-Strong medical ethic

-Flow sheet charting

-Skilled in conducting physical examinations

-Wound cleaning/care expertise

-Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care

-Trained in in- and out-patient care

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse (LTSS CASE MANAGER January 2022 to Date Molina HealthCare

• Completes clinical assessments of members per regulated timelines and determines who may qualify for case management based on clinical judgment, changes in member's health or psychosocial wellness, and triggers from the assessment.

• Develops and implements a case management plan in collaboration with the member, caregiver, physician and/or other appropriate healthcare professionals and member's support network to address the member needs and goals.

• Conducts telephonic, face-to-face or home visits as required.

• Performs ongoing monitoring of the care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement, and suggest changes accordingly.

• Maintains ongoing member case load for regular outreach and management.

Registered Nurse (CASE MANAGER/PART TIME, PRN)

December 2021 to Date

Encompass Hospice

. Capable of compassionate communication with patients and their families.

. Managed case load of up to 20 hospice patient

. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.

. Responsible for continuous review of all aspects of every patient in my case load.

. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.

. Communicates on a regular basis with the team.

. Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.

. Provides health care instructions to the patient and family as appropriate per assessment and plan.

Registered Nurse (Triage/RN ON CALL)

January 2016 to 2021

Kindred Hospice Bellaire

. Capable of compassionate communication with patients and their families.

. Keen observation skills, high ethical standards and knowledge of when to alert doctors and others about changes in patient conditions.

. Resilient and sympathetic, and they should have emotional and physical stability to deal with the challenges of severe illness and death.

. Managed case load of up to 25 hospice patient

. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.

. Responsible for continuous review of all aspects of every patient in my case load.

. Ensuring continued skilled need, monitoring of homebound status, review of documentation in the medical record, maintenance of interdisciplinary communication and discharge planning.

. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.

. Communicates on a regular basis with the team.

. Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.

. Provides health care instructions to the patient and family as appropriate per assessment and plan.

Registered Nurse

July 2015 – January 2016

First Colony Health and Rehab - Missouri City, TX

. Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.

. Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

. Managed team of medical support personnel.

Registered Nurse

September 2015 – January 2016 (PRN)

Medical Resort (LTAC) - Sugar Land, TX

. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and

follow-up care.

. Provided necessary health education training for patients.

. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

. Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.

Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife

September 2006 to January 2013

Teaching Hospital Nnewi - Nnewi, Anambra/Nigeria

. Rotated through Surgical, neurology and obstetric units.

. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.

. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Education and Training

Associate of Science: Nursing, 2004

Registered Midwife: 2006

University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital - Enugu, Enugu, Nigeria

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