Chiamaka Ekeh
Kansas City
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with history in direct patient care. 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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Johnson County Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Clinical Instructor
Donnelly College
02.2024 - Current
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Assisted in the development of simulation scenarios to provide realistic patient experiences for students to practice their skills.
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital Of Kansas City
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ignite Medial Resorts
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO12-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Associates Degree in Nursing
North Central Missouri College
05.2023
LPN Certificate -
DONNELLY COLLEGE
12.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO10-2025
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Epic Systems
- Wound Care
- Administering Blood product/component
- Post operative care for Gynocology Oncology patients
- Charge Nurse
- Precepting
Certification
Chemo Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Johnson County Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Donnelly College
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital Of Kansas City
06.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ignite Medial Resorts
01.2022 - 06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Associates Degree in Nursing
North Central Missouri College
LPN Certificate -
DONNELLY COLLEGE
Chemo Certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Missouri State University
Master of Science - Nursing
Northwest Missouri State University
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