Effiem Obasi RN, BSN

34 Redwood Drive, North Providence RI 02911

323- 770- 6210

effiemo@gmail.com

 

 

Objective: Dedicated student in a family nurse practitioner program, whose goal is to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide high quality, evidence based patient care.

 

Education:          

 

Jan 2017 - May 2019         Maryville University                                                                                St. Louis, MO

                                                Master of Science in Nursing

                                                Family Nurse Practitioner Degree

 

August 2012 - May 2014   California State University, Sacramento                                             Sacramento, CA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Graduated Summa Cum Laude

 

May 2005- May 2007        East Los Angeles College                                                                          Los Angeles, CA

                                                Associates Degree Nursing                             

 

Licensure/Certifications:

Registered Nurse MA- (Dec 2014- present ): #2297953.

                                 

                                                Registered Nurse RI – (May 2015- present): #54452

 

                                                Basic Life Support – (Aug 2016)

 

Experience:

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July 2016 – Present            Common Wealth of Massachusetts                                 -Oversight Registered Nurse

·         As a Health Care Coordinator, I manage the health care of individuals receiving services from the Department of Developmental Services.

·         Provides supervision to licensed staff and consultation to direct care staff on an as needed basis.

·         Provides orientation for newly hired nurses and direct care staff to the State of Massachusetts.

·         Provides MAP (Medication Administration Program) training and Recertification and performs ongoing training and support to licensed and certified staff.

·         Visits assigned homes/programs on a regular basis to determine if there is compliance with MAP regulations.

·         Assures that appropriate resources are available, staff are trained to provide follow-up care or ongoing care after an emergency or health episode, e.g. VNA services, hospice.

·         Functions as a resource person for health care issues/concerns for all staff within the agency as well as for individuals, families and guardians.

·         Provide 24 hour on call supports to Administrators and staff with regards to technical assistance for medication administration and clinical issues.

 

January 2015 – Present      Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro MA                  – Per Diem Staff Nurse

Medical, Surgical, Orthopedic and Telemetry

·         Facilitated patient care by accurate assessment, implementation and evaluation of individual outcomes.

·         Knowledge and Administration of IV Medications and Blood products and Drips

·         Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

 

 

 

 

Dec 2008 – Jan. 2015         Kaiser Permanente, Sacramento CA                            – Staff Registered Nurse

                                                Surgical, Orthopedic and Urology Unit (2011- 2015)

 

·         Assist patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

·         Assess patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

·         Conduct and enforce unit based research on methods to improve pain control and safety in the unit.

·         Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.

·         Held additional responsibility as relief charge nurse for overseeing patient care, staff assignments, emergency response/transport and management of patient crises.

·         Responsible for assisting with the orientation for newly hired Registered Nurses to the unit.

Stroke/Neurology/Oncology and Telemetry (2008-2011)

 

·         Responsible for patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.

·         Maintained a Stroke and Telemetry Certification.

·         Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

·         Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

 

 Dec 2008 – Jan. 2015        Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Roseville, CA                          -Staff Registered Nurse

                                                Acute Rehabilitation Unit 

·         Coordinate nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overalls goals.

·         Prepare clients and their families for future self-management and decision-making responsibilities by fostering clients’ independence and goal achievement.

·         Participate in the interdisciplinary team process at team conferences and other team meetings and offers input into team decision making.

·         Trainer/Facilitator of Electronic Health Record software (EPIC) for on boarding nurses.

Aug. 2007 – Dec 2008       Downey Regional Medical Center, Downey, CA                          -Staff Registered Nurse

                                                Medical/Surgical Telemetry Unit                 

·         Facilitated patient care by accurate assessment, implementation and evaluation of individual outcomes.

·         Knowledge and Administration of IV Medications and Blood products and Drips

·         Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care

 

Professional Organizations:

·         California Nurses Association- Sacramento CA branch                     

·         Massachusetts Nurse Association - Boston Branch                                        

·         Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Rhode Island

 

Volunteer Experiences:

 

November 2009- 2011         California Mentor Network (Sacramento CA)        

·         Held monthly teaching to mentors with clients with disability. Teaching on emphasis to medication administration and diabetes teaching.

·         Held bimonthly orientations for new clients to the company.

 

 

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