Adaeze Gladys Osondu, RN-BSN
Kathleen, GA ***47
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Summary
Experienced nursing professional competent in providing evidence-based intensive nursing care. Well-versed in managing specialized care via ECMO, IABP, Impella, & CRRT. highly skilled in developing and actualizing strategies that follow the clinical pathway to positive health outcomes. Recognized for effective interdisciplinary collaboration to drive successful transitions of care post-discharge. Knowledge in effective post-discharge planning and case management to ensure appropriate utilization of medical resources.
Skills
●Nursing Leadership
●Cardiovascular Critical Care & Trauma Expertise
●Medicaid & Medicare (CMS) Guidelines
●ICD-10 & CPT Coding
●Discharge Planning
●Medication Reconciliation & Administration
●Milliman Care Guidelines & InterQual
●Chart Auditing & Quality Improvement
●Case Management
●Concurrent & Prior Authorization Review
●Telephonic Triage
●Managed Care
●Advanced Care Planning
●Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
●Palliative Care
●HEDIS
Experience
Northeast Georgia Health System July 2023 to Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Braselton, GA
●Manage 1-2 moderate acuity patients utilizing advanced medical life support protocols. Provide direct care assessment and monitoring.
●A thorough grasp of knowledge in treating cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory failure, cardiogenic shock, STEMI, and CHF. Collaborate with physicians on-call to effectively adapt treatment plans when hemodynamic instability occurs.
●Create individualized care plans that address barriers to health restoration to ensure patient health stabilization.
●Educated patients, families, and caregivers on chronic disease management and medication self-management to maintain the continuum of care.
●Performed charge nurse duties based on staffing needs. Precepted new nurses and reviewed clinical documentation for quality improvement.
Norton Healthcare May 2023 to Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Louisville, KY
●Provided nursing care across the lifespan to manage cardiac, traumatic, and neurological emergencies. Triaged patients telephonically upon admission.
●Delivered chronic care management initiatives such as patient education to promote self-advocacy, disease stabilization, and medication compliance to decrease the likelihood of unnecessary hospitalization and delay disease progression.
●Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to initiate concurrent review referrals based on clinical presentation and ICD-10 diagnostic criteria.
Premier Healthcare Travel Agency September 2022 to April 2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Atlanta, GA
●Managed high acuity intensive caseload with clinical staff to ensure quality outcomes in cardiac and neurological emergencies. Provided triage and clinical support to the interdisciplinary team.
●Monitored patient conditions and followed hospital standard protocols based on ICD-10 diagnostic coding. Performed Impella heart pump, ventilator, and CRRT management.
●Notified provider on call for changes in LOC and condition deterioration when clinically appropriate. Administered standing orders based on clinical diagnosis and presentation.
●Developed individualized care plans to address gaps in care. Coordinated with other medical departments to ensure a smooth transition of care.
Grady Memorial Hospital July 2017 to August 2022
Charge Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Atlanta, GA
●Oversaw evidence-based nursing care to ensure organizational standards of practice. Supervised clinical and support staff in the delegation of care based on scope of practice.
●Administered exceptional critical care to 1-3 high acuity complex care patients through evidence-based intensive care measures. Initiated comprehensive and ongoing assessment, intervention, and evaluation of rendered care to ensure clinical quality and positive patient outcomes.
●Attended daily rounds with physicians and interdisciplinary staff to drive the attainment of optimal outcomes through case management, palliative care, and social work referrals.
Emory Healthcare March 2015 to May 2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atlanta, GA
●Managed high acuity intensive care patients with various cardiovascular, neurological, or traumatic health exacerbations. Initiated and performed focused ICD-10-related assessments and therapeutic interventions.
●Administered and reconciled medications, completed physician orders, and initiated concurrent review referrals to drive transitional care needs.
●Developed advanced care planning to ensure patient-centered care needs are met. Collaborated with the interdisciplinary care team to drive positive quality outcomes before discharge.
Education & Training
Jacksonville State University April 2013
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
Jacksonville, MS
Darton State College July 2010
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing
Albany, GA
Walden University
Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner
Minneapolis, MN
References
Available upon request
Licenses & Certifications
State of Georgia, eNLC. Board of Registered Nursing, Active & Unencumbered. Endorsed in California & Indiana. BLS & ACLS