Cathy Ogundu

Provided comprehensive patient care in the Cardiothoracic ICU, including assessments, care plan development, and implementation of interventions. Administered and titrated medication drips, managed advanced life support modalities, and responded effectively to emergency situations.

Managed a 32-bed critical care stepdown unit, providing care for neurological, medical, and surgical patients. Conducted patient assessments, developed care plans, and implemented interventions while supervising other licensed and non-licensed personnel.

Managed patient care in a 12-bed ICU, documenting responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments. Assisted physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures, and administered and monitored intravenous infusions and blood products.

Evaluated patients for wounds, behavioral concerns, and medical symptoms, providing comfort and counseling. Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive care planning.

Delivered patient care in an Intermediate Care (IMC) unit, performing NIHSS assessments and assisting with rapid responses. Administered controlled narcotics, IV therapies, and managed NG tube placements.

Managed patient care in a skilled nursing facility, closely monitoring vital signs and providing comfort and counseling. Administered various medications and maintained PICCs and midlines, utilizing aseptic techniques for wound care.

Provided skilled nursing care, including vital sign monitoring and patient counseling. Administered medications via various routes and managed IV therapies, ensuring aseptic techniques for wound care.

Managed patient care in a skilled nursing facility, focusing on vital sign monitoring and patient comfort. Administered medications, maintained IV therapies, and provided wound care using aseptic techniques.

Provided long-term care, including vital sign monitoring and patient counseling. Administered medications, maintained IV therapies, and performed wound care using aseptic techniques.

Managed patient care in a long-term care setting, monitoring vital signs and providing patient comfort. Administered medications, maintained IV therapies, and performed wound care using aseptic techniques.

Provided long-term care to veterans, including vital sign monitoring and patient counseling. Administered medications, maintained IV therapies, and performed wound care using aseptic techniques.

Delivered patient care in an acute care hospital, utilizing the nursing process under RN supervision. Performed NIHSS assessments, assisted with rapid responses, and administered controlled narcotics and IV therapies.

Grade: 3.258

Activities and societies: Clinical experience in Leadership and Management, Surgical Transplant Critical Care, Child and Family Health (PICC, NICCU, Med-surg), Community Health, Maternal Infant, Healthcare Missions & Christian Services, Adult Medical Surgical, and Mental Health.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, focusing on comprehensive patient care and clinical proficiency. Gained extensive clinical experience across various specialties including critical care, maternal-infant health, and community health.