Amaka Egbukwu
old Guildford,NSW
Summary
To occupy a great role that will help build on my career/skills drawing from my strong work ethics in the health care industry. A role that aligns with my passion and work ethics which is “To be a compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with exceptional clinical skills. Successful in managing time, prioritising tasks and exercising the sound judgement required to improve the quality of patient care. 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
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Aged Care
Noble Nurse
07.2022 - Current
- Registered nurse aged care
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols, minimizing the risk of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
- Developed trust-based relationships with residents by actively listening to their concerns and demonstrating genuine interest in their lives.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Contributed to a positive team culture by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Administered medications according to doctor''s orders, maintaining accurate records for safety purposes.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Continually updated knowledge in aged care practices by attending professional development courses regularly.
- Liaised effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care coordination for each resident.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Noble Nurse
05.2022 - Current
- Mental health
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans focused on mental health needs.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to track patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
- Maintained a safe therapeutic environment that promoted healing by following infection control protocols within the psychiatric unit setting.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy in treatment decisions while maintaining a therapeutic alliance that fosters trust and open communication.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
- Enhanced overall quality of care through participation in ongoing professional development opportunities related to mental health nursing best practices.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate electronic records of patient interactions, assessments, and interventions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance social skills development, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution among patients with varying diagnoses.
- Prevented medication errors by carefully reviewing prescriptions from psychiatrists before administering medication in accordance with established guidelines.
- Supported newly licensed nurses in their orientation process by serving as a preceptor and providing guidance on clinical practice within mental health nursing.
- Promoted recovery and wellness by providing psychoeducation to patients and their families on coping strategies and available resources.
- Assisted with program development initiatives to establish or expand mental health services within the facility based on identified needs.
- Contributed to decreased emergency room visits by effectively triaging incoming calls from patients experiencing mental health crises or seeking support resources.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Western Sydney University
12.2020
Certificate III in Age Care -
Care Training Institute
01.2015
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
Professional Development
- Medication Administration
- First Aid & CPR Certified
- Working With Children Check (WWC1317924E)
- NDISWC
- National police check
- Registered Nurse. AHPRA Registered.
Skills Profile
Through effective leadership I align the team’s goals with that of the company whilst developing competencies and career growth., I enjoy working in teams, as dynamic teams allow ideas to be built quickly, with higher quality decisions made faster., Efficiency and organisation ensures that I manage my tasks and meet organisational goals in a timely manner. Good organisation and time management skills demonstrated through being a full-time student whilst maintaining casual employment and volunteering commitments., Proven written and verbal communication skills that establishes and maintains lasting professional relations with stakeholders., My attention to detail is an asset to any task I do, it helps me make informed decision and achieve recommendable results.
References
- Kizito J. Okonkwo, Forensic RN, 0413853069, Kizito.Okonkwo@health.nsw.gov.au
- Vivian Nancy, Aged care RN, 0423875071
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Cooking
Timeline
Registered Nurse Aged Care
Noble Nurse
07.2022 - Current
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Noble Nurse
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Western Sydney University
Certificate III in Age Care -
Care Training Institute