Nornubari Akpati
Cypress
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lane Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed wound care, including dressing changes, and monitoring for signs of infection
Certified Nursing Assitant
Cypress Rehabilitation And Health Center
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Houston
Houston Tx01-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Coleman School of Health Sciences
Houston12-2021
Associate of Science - Biology/Health Science
Houston Community College
Houston12-2019
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Consolidated Nurse Aide Training Institute
Houston09-2019
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Discharge coordination
- IV management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient assessment
- Epic EHR management
- Chronic disease management
- Gastrostomy buttons experience
- Medication administration
- Pediatric nursing
- Geriatric care
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basis Life Support Training.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- NCLEX License
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lane Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assitant
Cypress Rehabilitation And Health Center
08.2019 - 07.2020
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basis Life Support Training.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- NCLEX License
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Houston
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Coleman School of Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Biology/Health Science
Houston Community College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Consolidated Nurse Aide Training Institute
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