Chinwe Wesey
Woodstock
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Manager with solid foundation in clinical nurse practice. A healthcare professional with comprehensive clinical nursing experience, excels in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring optimal clinical outcomes. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability, fostering strong teamwork and seamless integration into dynamic healthcare settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist
WellStar Cobb Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Monitored key performance metrics regularly, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving data-driven decision-making processes within the practice setting.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at reducing medication errors and improving patient safety practices.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
- Provided clinical oversight and support to health care teams.
- Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
Clinical RN III, Acute care GI & Bariatrics Unit
Emory St Joseph's Hospital
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Plans and implements patient care and delegates appropriately
- Utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care
- Manage the care of post op bariatric patients
- Manage complex GI patients and ensure optimal care
Clinical Service Representative, RN
Piedmont Urgent Care by WellStreet
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accuracy in results and timely patient care.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Ensured strict adherence to confidentiality protocols, safeguarding sensitive patient information at all times.
- Delivered high-quality customer service by promptly addressing inquiries from patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and collaboration with colleagues.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in healthcare delivery.
Nurse Manager & Assistant Nurse Manager
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
07.2019 - 11.2022
- Promoted for superior performance while managing 24 and 30 beds in various units
- Advocated for patients by facilitating communication with healthcare teams and by conducting structured family meetings
- Ensured proper staffing by recruiting at job fairs, mentoring new graduates, and supporting current staff goals
- Fostered teamwork and collaboration by organizing safety huddles and shared department trainings
RN Clinical Supervisor, General Medicine
Northside Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed the nursing staff by providing group and one-on-one trainings and performance reviews
- Preserved safety of the staff by ensuring policies, procedures, and compliance with regulatory requirements are followed
- Supervised day-to-day operations and guided long-term planning for high-quality patient care
- Maintained accurate and complete patient records and nursing documentation
Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, & Administrative Supervisor
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
06.2009 - 07.2019
- Coordinated daily administration and operational functioning of 24-bed medical-surgery unit
- Cared for mechanically ventilated and trach patients by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and consistently assessing patient condition
- Mentored medical and surgical patients on IV continuous infusions (drips), such as remodulin and insulin
- Assisted in scheduling, assigning duties, and managing staff resources
Staff Nurse Med/Surg/Neuro/Tele Unit
St. Joseph's Hospital
03.2008 - 05.2009
- Assessed individual conditions and selected appropriate referrals for acute and chronic illnesses
- Cared for patients on ventilators and telemetry
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Family NP (FNP) & Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP)
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL06-2023
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah12-2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology (BSc)
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria06-1997
Skills
- Bedside Patient Care
- Clinical Operations
- Nursing Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Patient & Staff Advocacy
- Patient records analysis
- Quality improvement
- Staff education and training
- Practice standards evaluations
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient record review
- Systems quality evaluations
Accomplishments
- Achieved reduction of hospital acquired infections (HAIs) through effectively helping with HAI prevention initiatives.
- Collaborated with team of leaders in the development of Hypoglycemia reduction in hospitalized patients.
Websites
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Georgia
- Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Board Certification (MEDSURG-BC)
- Family Nurse Practitioner ANCC Board Certification (FNP-BC)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Clinicial Rotations
Wellstar Primary Care East Cobb Health Park
Wellness Clinic Austell, GA
Grady health, Atlanta GA
Wellstar infectious Disease, Marietta GA
Wellstar Cobb Hospital Medicine, Austell, GA
Professional Affiliations
Nephrology Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
Georgia Nurses Association
Awards
President List
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist
WellStar Cobb Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Clinical RN III, Acute care GI & Bariatrics Unit
Emory St Joseph's Hospital
06.2023 - 11.2023
Clinical Service Representative, RN
Piedmont Urgent Care by WellStreet
01.2023 - 10.2023
Nurse Manager & Assistant Nurse Manager
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
07.2019 - 11.2022
RN Clinical Supervisor, General Medicine
Northside Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2019
Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, & Administrative Supervisor
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
06.2009 - 07.2019
Staff Nurse Med/Surg/Neuro/Tele Unit
St. Joseph's Hospital
03.2008 - 05.2009
Post Graduate Certificate - Family NP (FNP) & Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP)
University of South Alabama
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology (BSc)
University of Lagos
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