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GERALDINE NWIWU-ENYINNA

Pasadena,MD

Summary

I am an Advanced Heart Failure nurse with a proven track record as a resourceful and efficient departmental lead. Adept at overseeing seamless nursing operations, I offer guidance and unwavering support to staff during challenging situations. My comprehensive expertise lies in delivering direct patient care to those afflicted by NYHA class III/IV heart failure and AHA stage D heart failure. Furthermore, I possess specialized proficiencies in managing intricate cardiac cases, including individuals reliant on Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) and recipients of heart transplants.

As an accomplished and seasoned nursing professional with a strong background in resource management and leadership within the healthcare sector, my career is marked by an unwavering commitment to enhancing patient care benchmarks and streamlining unit functionalities. I am pursuing the Assistant Nursing Director role on 3NW, aiming to harness my well-established expertise in nursing and leadership.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiac IMC Registered Nurse

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
06.2020 - Current
  • Specialized in caring for patients with NYHA class III/IV, AHA stage D heart failure, VADs, iVAS, refractory heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension
  • Developed individualized care plans with short- and long-term goals, communicated patients' needs to the healthcare team, and carried out appropriate interventions.
  • Educated patients about their plan of care and advocated for their specific needs.
  • Oversaw unit functioning, directed admissions and discharges, and facilitated nurse involvement in rounds.
  • Precepted new-to-practice nurses.

Travel RN Aya Health Care, Doctors Community Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Worked in the cardiac float pool, providing expert nursing care to patients with diverse cardiac conditions.

Immunization Clinical Nurse

Maxim Health Care
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Administered vaccines to patients and provided post-vaccination observation and education.

Home Caregiver, My Home Companion
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Assisted clients with daily activities and provided compassionate companionship.
  • Provided one-on-one care to clients.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
12.2019

Accomplishments

    RESEARCH PROJECTS:

    The Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program Teach Back Diuretic Therapy Education in Advanced Heart Failure Patients

    · MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC – July 2020 - July 2021

    · Collaborated with colleagues to design and implement an evidence-based nursing intervention to educate patients on the importance of tracking their intake and output and following ordered fluid restriction.

Certification

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE:

· Registered Nurse, Maryland Board of Nursing, License #R242960

· Registered Nurse, DC Board of Nursing, License #RN1057745

· Mechanical Circulatory Support Certifications

· ACLS for Healthcare Providers, AHA

· BLS for Healthcare Providers, AHA

Additional Information

The National Society od Leadership and Success

Languages

English and Igbo
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Travel RN Aya Health Care, Doctors Community Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2023

Immunization Clinical Nurse

Maxim Health Care
03.2021 - 06.2021

Cardiac IMC Registered Nurse

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
06.2020 - Current

Home Caregiver, My Home Companion
08.2018 - 01.2020

Master of Science - Nursing

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bowie State University

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