RESUME
GRACE CHIKEZIE
GOAL ORIENTED AND DEDICATED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER WITH A COMBINED RN EXPERIENCE OF OVER 20 YEARS
Beltsville, MD 20705 
kenguche@yahoo.com - (240) 476-9409
Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER – APRIL 2021 - PRESENT
AKACHI PRIMARY AND URGENT CARE - GREENBELT, MARYLAND
•	Performing initial patient assessment, screenings, obtaining patient history and performing physical examinations and follow up care and treating accordingly
•	Updating patient records and checking the records for accuracy at every patient appointment 
•	Analyzing test data and the determination of patient’s need for follow-up care by making follow up appointments and giving further treatment options
•	Delivery of quality care to the patient, and at the same time maintaining institutional or organizational metrics pertaining to productivity
•	Serving as a resource for patients need, for continuous care information, counseling and the provision of guidance for all patients especially those with chronic conditions.

REGISTERED NURSE, BSN, MSN Charge Nurse, CN III
HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - Washington, DC - June 2009 to Present
•	Admission and Assessment of Preemies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
•	 Admission and Assessment of Term Newborns in the Regular Nursery.
•	 Attendance of delivery of high-risk term newborns and preemies with the Neonatologist in the delivery room/ Operating room.
•	 Coordination of care throughout hospitalization and discharge of these babies when goals are met.
•	Parent education and evaluation of teaching outcome.

REGISTERED NURSE II, Charge Nurse
PRINCE GEORGE'S HOSPITAL CENTER - Cheverly, MD - May 2003 to Present
Duties and responsibilities have included but have not been limited to the following:
•	 Performing all nursing duties related to patient care in a medical-surgical unit. • Implement clinical policies and procedures, QA/QI plan, utilization review and documentation audit.
•	Ensure compliance in clinical areas including all Medicare, Medicaid, OSHA and other regulatory guidelines.
•	 Assumes responsibility and accountability for all patients. • Serves as a resource person (charge nurse) as assigned by coordinating unit and directing clinical practice.
•	Performing nursing duties to post-Partum patients and their newborns, High risk Antepartum patients and Gynecological patients.

REGISTERED NURSE II
ADVENTIST HOME HEALTH/PREFERRED NURSING - Silver Spring, MD - January 2005 to May 2009
•	Performed nursing hands on, Assessment of patients in their homes, coordination of care and discharge of patients when goals are met.
•	Pt teaching on their health-related issues and evaluation of teaching outcomes.
•	Works in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team and the Insurance companies pursuing the same goal.

REGISTERED NURSE II
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL - Silver Spring, MD - July 2005 to July 2006
•	Provided specialized nursing care to Postpartum patients and newborn in the nursery.
•	Utilized assessment skills to identify patient problems and formulated care plans to meet their customized healthcare needs.

REGISTERED NURSE 
DC FAMILY SERVICES (GROUP HOME) - Silver Spring, MD - April 2000 to October 2001
•	Worked in conjunction with other Healthcare disciplines to provide specialized care to the customers according to the level of their mental challenge.
•	Education/ In service to staff regarding care of customers in the houses, on topics related to health, focusing on Health promotion and disease prevention.
•	Supervision of Staff.
•	   Documentation of Assessment, Quarterly and Annual review, and any       pertinent information related to the Customers.
•	Conducted Physical Assessment on admission, documents findings in the medical record of customer and communicates with the Interdisciplinary care team for other care services the client might need.
•	Work closely with Case Managers and care team to provide continuity of care to clients.

REGISTERED NURSE
MARINER HEALTH (NURSING HOME) – Silver Spring, MD - November 1999 – MAY, 2003
•	Worked with clients and their families and all healthcare providers to facilitate and coordinate the provision of healthcare services for clients in all utilization and case management cases.
•	Identification of treatment alternatives developed care plans and ensured communication between all healthcare disciplines, the clients and their families.
•	Implementation and monitoring of care plans to promote quality, cost effective outcomes.
•	Responsibility to complete resident care, staff assignment for shifts, staffing and supervision of staff duties.

EDUCATION
Purdue University Global 
•	Master’s degree in nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner-BC
Grand Canyon University, Arizona
•	Bachelor of science in Nursing. 
School of nursing, Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, Nigeria 
•	Registered nurse Diploma

SKILLS
•	Outstanding and effective Communication
•	Critical thinking and reasoning
•	Strong clinical skills 
•	Conscientious Compassion
•	Ethical Decision making,
•	 Attention to Detail in the Patient-NP relationship
•	 Case management
•	Disease prevention/Infection Control
•	Documentation
•	Health promotion
•	Patient advocacy
•	 Supervision
•	 Patient education/teaching and more.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
•	Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License
•	Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
•	RN License
•	CPR Certification
•	NRP Provider 
•	STABLE Certification
•	DEA Certification

PROFESSIONAL GOALS
•	To obtain the highest degree in the nursing profession (DNP), in order to gain more knowledge, to be able to make a difference in the nursing profession nationally and globally using evidence-based practice.
•	To be able to make a difference in the lives of patients without restrictions, combining my background knowledge as a Registered nurse with my current knowledge as a family nurse practitioner
•	To continuously work in collaboration with other healthcare providers and healthcare personnel to bring change in the healthcare industry that will benefit consumers.