Lawrence Chijioke Udechukwu
Brentwood,Essex
Summary
Patient-focused charge nurse with focus on triage nursing. Offer comprehensive patient assessment and emergency care, combined with exceptional clinical judgement and decision-making skills. Am committed to delivering quality care using refined communication skills and compassionate approach.
Am compassionate and dedicated, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and decision-making abilities. Possesses strong clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills, ensuring swift and accurate patient assessments. Furthermore, am committed to delivering high-quality care and enhancing patient outcomes.
Am empathetic and dedicated healthcare professional with robust background in patient assessment and crisis management. Proficient in clinical decision-making and communication, ensuring patients receive timely and appropriate care. Committed to improving patient outcomes and streamlining triage processes in dynamic medical environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Charge Nurse
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Trust
Romford, Havering
06.2021 - Current
- Improved patient flow by promptly assessing and prioritising patients upon arrival.
- Liaised effectively between patients and doctors, facilitating better medical care delivery.
- Documented medical histories accurately for comprehensive understanding of patient conditions.
- Achieved improved patient outcomes with effective triage decision-making skills.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to confidentiality and data security protocols.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams for integrated patient care.
- Facilitated seamless communication with healthcare professionals for enhanced patient management.
- Streamlined communication for efficient coordination with doctors, paramedics and other healthcare professionals.
- Performed health assessments and designed specialised treatment plans.
- Worked with cross-functional care teams to verify and promote continuity of care.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals and communicate with patients and caregivers to drive patient advocacy objectives.
- Actualised and adapted strategies and care plans to drive patient outcomes and achieve recovery goals.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range of comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes and sepsis.
- Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
- Provided leadership to telemetry and acute care unit coordinating supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Ensured minimal waiting times via adept multi-tasking abilities.
- Executed life-saving interventions during acute emergencies, maintaining calm demeanour throughout.
- Maintained excellent communication with family members, enhancing their understanding of patient's condition.
Staff Nurse Band 5
Barking Havering Redbridge University Trust
Romford, HAV
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Collaborated with Multidisciplinary team on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering vital signs tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from general surgical interventions including; colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, and Ear, Nose, and throat surgeries.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Oversaw daily activities and continuous development of the nurses and healthcare assistants
Team Leader (private healthcare)
Winifred Dell Care Centre
Brentwood, ESS
07.2010 - 09.2018
- Safely and securely moved and handled residents in line with stringent regulations and requirements.
- Provided personalised care and support to service users individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
- Support the home manager with daily operational functions of the care home
- Performed initial client assessment and care planing
- Supervision of healthcare assistance and support in overall professional development.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Sunderland
07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
London Southbank University
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
City And Guilds
A-Levels - Chemistry, Physics and Biology
Interim Joint Matriculation Board
Some College (No Degree) - GSSCE
Riverside Secondary School
Skills
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Motivational team player
- Catheter and wound care
- Staff supervision
- Staff performance evaluations
- Medication administration
- Problem-solving
- Tracheostomy care
- Palliative care
- Patient education
- Emergency care proficiency
- Assertive communicator
- Urgent care experience
- Patient communication
- Informed decision making
- Emergency room experience
Custom
Nursing and Midwifery Council (2018)
Royal College of Nursing (2015)
Personal Information
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Trust
06.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse Band 5
Barking Havering Redbridge University Trust
09.2018 - 06.2021
Team Leader (private healthcare)
Winifred Dell Care Centre
07.2010 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
London Southbank University
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
City And Guilds
A-Levels - Chemistry, Physics and Biology
Interim Joint Matriculation Board
Some College (No Degree) - GSSCE
Riverside Secondary School
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