Odiri Okogu
Harrisdale
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at South Metropolitan Health Service, excelling in patient assessment and evidence-based practices. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in therapeutic communication and care coordination, fostering a compassionate environment that prioritizes patient safety and satisfaction.
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.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
South Metropolitan Health Service
04.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and streamline workflows.
- Mentored student registered nurses and supported graduate nurses and colleagues where necessary.
- Conducted clinical assessments to identify changes in patient conditions and initiate interventions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and discharge planning.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing hospital readmission rates through targeted interventions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Ado-Ekiti
NigeriaDiploma in Clinical Nursing - Clinical Nursing
University of Notre Dame Australia
Perth07-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
Perth, WA09-2013
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Evidence-based practices
- Individualized care plans
- Quality improvement initiatives: quality enhancement project
- Therapeutic communication
- Care coordination
- Patient discharge coordination involving discharge planning process
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Workflow optimization
- Compliance with standards
- Professional development participation
- Clinical decision making
Accomplishments
- Implementation - Participated in the implementation of the SWAM project introduced to facilitate the effective early discharges of suitable patients
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Mindfulness Practices
- Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Adventure Travel
Timeline
Registered Nurse
South Metropolitan Health Service
04.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Ado-Ekiti
Diploma in Clinical Nursing - Clinical Nursing
University of Notre Dame Australia
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University