Curtis Nnadozie Opara
Liverpool,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Goodwin Residential Aged Care Services, demonstrating exceptional patient care and clinical judgment. Skilled in medication and IV administration, and adept at using therapeutic communication to manage complex patient situations. Achieved a significant decrease in patient falls through evidence-based strategies, showcasing a commitment to improving healthcare outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Your Nurse Australia
07.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
Goodwin Residential Aged Care Services
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Your Nurse Australia
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Science
James Cook University
QLD12-2024
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- IV setup
- Patient Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy Care
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing EKGs
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Hospice and palliative care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Removing sutures
- Mental Health Nursing
- Medical evaluation
- [Software] use
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Your Nurse Australia
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Goodwin Residential Aged Care Services
11.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Your Nurse Australia
02.2022 - 11.2023
Master of Science - Nursing Science
James Cook University
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