Obehi Ebehiremen
Andrews Farm, Adelaide,SA
Summary
I am dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history of about 5 years, 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 client service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mediserve Nursing Agency
08.2020 - Current
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, Aged Care
Altaira Nursing Services
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Organized and managed care of residents undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries and thoracic trauma.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Provided direct resident care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess residents and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for residents with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Updated resident charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in residents' health status to case manager.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of residents and competently responded.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Admitted patients into the wards according to the hospital policy.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, showering, and grooming.
- Administered medications independently including intravenous and subcutaneous.
- Carried out routine vital signs check and neurovascular observations as per hospital policy.
- Assisted patients to mobilize patients based on physiotherapist’s assessment.
- Monitored blood sugar levels, fluid balance chart, and food chart and documented findings.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation.
- Performed ECG and bladder scan independently.
- Prepared and administered Intravenous Infusions and Intravenous medications independently.
- Extensive Wound care dressing and pressure area care as well as colostomy care.
- Administered Oxygen therapy as per order and suctioning to patients as required.
- Appropriate documentation, phone handover and effective communication using ISBAR
- Accompanied nurses to seminars and workshops.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA12.2019
Diploma - Nursing
State School of Nursing
Warri, Nigeria11.2012
Diploma - Nursing Midwifery
St. Philomena School of Midwifery
Benin- City, Nigeria09.2009
Skills
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Care Assessment
- Operational Standards
- Thoracic Surgery
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Acute and Chronic Pain Management
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Examination
- Pain Management Techniques
- Accurate Documentation
- Electronic Charting
- PICC Lines Management
Certification
- CPR/First Aid, SMP - 2018
- Certificate III Individual Support, SMP - 2018
Hobbies
Research, Cooking and Exercising
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mediserve Nursing Agency
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Aged Care
Altaira Nursing Services
03.2020 - 08.2020
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre
09.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Flinders University
Diploma - Nursing
State School of Nursing
Diploma - Nursing Midwifery
St. Philomena School of Midwifery
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