JOSEPHINE ONUAKU
Glen Allen
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Nurse experienced with compassionate and ethical bedside manner. Knowledgeable health care team member with quick emergency response and multitasking capabilities. Recognized for triage excellence and detailed documentation.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for critical care responsibilities. Strong background in patient assessment, emergency response, and advanced life support. Proven track record in team collaboration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Reliable, adaptable, and highly skilled in patient care, with focus on effective communication and quick decision-making.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Skilled Critical Care Nurse
Canterbury Rehab and Healthcare Center
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges efficiently.
- Managed medication administration and compliance with protocols.
- Assisted physicians and RT in performing complex medical procedures such as tracheostomy insertions.
- Assessed and monitored vital signs, laboratory results, clinical data, and patient responses to treatments.
- Organized discharges and educated patients about continuing care requirements to boost long-term outcomes.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients on vent and tracheostomy support.
- Demonstrated sound clinical judgment when making decisions about patient interventions under rapidly changing circumstances.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Implemented advanced life support techniques and interventions during emergency situations to stabilize patients.
- Utilized a wide range of medical equipment, including ventilators and intravenous (IV) pumps, to support patient care.
Nursing Supervisor
CULPEPER HEALTH AND REHAB
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance.
- Trained new nurses on protocols and best practices for patient management.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accuracy.
- Mediated conflicts between staff and families to maintain positive relationships.
- Ensured that all staff members were properly trained in the use of medical equipment and protocols.
- Implemented care plans, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular assessments, evaluating patient conditions and adjusting care as necessary.
Flu Vaccination nurse
Quest Diagnostics
04.2018 - 05.2024
- Vaccinating the residence of Maryland against influenza in various locations.
Telemetry Nurse
Delaware County Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Direct bedside nursing care for patients on cardiac monitor.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Administered medications per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create patient care plans.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing critical care interventions.
- Utilized telemetry equipment to assess cardiac rhythms and functions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.
- Provided education to patients about their condition and treatment plan.
- Instructed family members regarding home health care needs such as wound dressing changes or medication management.
- Assessed, monitored, and evaluated patient vital signs on a continuous basis using telemetry equipment.
- Identified cardiac dysrhythmias, documented changes in the rhythm strip, and reported any abnormalities to physicians.
Charge Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Administering insulin per sliding scale, providing education for patients about their health, supervising the unlicensed assistive personnel assigned to care for patients, transl Doctors orders, preparing patients for dialysis. Do all documentation regarding my patient.
- Managed medication administration and compliance with protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain safety standards.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance overall care delivery.
Charge Nurse LPN
Deanwood Rehab and Wellness Center
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Provide bed side nursing care, pass medication, take V/S, g-tube, Trache, colostomy and wound care, giving immunizations, checking blood sugar and giving insulin per sliding scale, providing education for patients about their health, supervising the unlicensed assistive personnel assigned to care for patients, translating Doctors orders, preparing patients for dialysis. Do all documentation regarding my patient.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bryant & Stratton College
Richmond, VA12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, ILSkills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient assessment
- Critical thinking
- Laboratory Experience
- EMR Systems
- Documentation review
- Vital signs
- Venipuncture
- Epic, PCC, MEDITECH, CERNA super user
- Tube feeding
- Hospital experience
- Care plans
- Acute care
- Charge experience
Certification
- Chatered Administrator, ServSafe, 12/01/16, 11/01/19
- Certified Phlebotomist, 04/01/17, 03/01/19
- LPN
- LVN
- BLS Certification
Assessments
- Clinical judgment, Proficient, 08/01/20, Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention, Full results: Proficient
- Clinical judgment, Proficient, 03/01/20, Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention., Full results: Proficient
Timeline
Skilled Critical Care Nurse
Canterbury Rehab and Healthcare Center
03.2024 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
CULPEPER HEALTH AND REHAB
07.2023 - 12.2024
Telemetry Nurse
Delaware County Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - 07.2023
Charge Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare
08.2020 - 07.2022
Charge Nurse LPN
Deanwood Rehab and Wellness Center
06.2019 - 06.2020
Flu Vaccination nurse
Quest Diagnostics
04.2018 - 05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bryant & Stratton College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing