Funmilayo Polk

Provided Med-Surg nursing care, filled charge nurse duties when required, and assessed, monitored, and reported changes in patient condition to optimize outcomes across shifts.

Completed a Post-Master AGNP certificate with 250 clinical hours in primary care, applying advanced assessment and chronic disease management under supervision.

Cared for Med-Surg and PCU patients at a 605-bed teaching hospital, floating to units as needed and managing acute patient needs to maintain continuity of care.

Staffed Covid Med-Surg telemetry units at an 805-bed Level 1 trauma hospital, administering drips and treatments and providing care for post-op, neuro, and stroke patients.

Provided Med-Surg/PCU nursing care including assessments, tele-monitoring, lab draws, and ancillary duties to meet staffing demands while assisting with charge duties when needed.

Worked on a Med-Surg Tele unit providing patient monitoring, medication administration, and EMR documentation in a 360-bed hospital setting.

Staffed Covid Med-Surg telemetry units, administered drips and treatments, and tele-monitored cardiac/unstable patients at a Level 1 trauma center.

Cared for COVID patients on Med-Surg Tele units, performed admissions/transfers/discharges, and floated across units to meet care demands.

Provided long-term acute care for ventilated and tracheostomy patients, responded to codes, and educated patients and families on care plans.

Worked Med-Surg units at a 495-bed Level 1 trauma hospital providing post-op, neuro, stroke, and infectious disease patient care with telemetry monitoring.

Provided Med-Surg Tele nursing care, floated to PCU/COVID units, monitored patients, and administered medications per protocol.

Staffed PCU/COVID units, reviewed plans of care, administered medications, and documented interventions in the EMR to ensure patient safety.

Worked per-diem on Med-Surg/COVID units performing patient monitoring, medication administration, and reporting condition changes per protocol.

Provided hospice care including medication administration, interdisciplinary collaboration, and rapid assessment to manage changing patient conditions in home settings.

Cared for patients in the Neuro Progressive Care Unit, documenting assessments, interventions, and responses to support neurological care plans.

Provided home care for adult and pediatric ventilator patients, managing ventilator settings and coordinating care in community settings.

Post-master certificate coursework in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program including 250 clinical hours in a primary care setting.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing followed by a Master’s in Nursing Informatics to advance clinical and informatics competencies.

Completed vocational nursing training leading to Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure.

Associate of Science in Nursing preparing for licensure and entry to professional nursing practice.