Nkechi Nzegwu, Rn

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in high-acuity postpartum care for mothers and newborns. Skilled in comprehensive maternal and newborn assessments, medication administration, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for clinical excellence, strong communication, and commitment to patient safety. Completing a BSN with a Capstone in Quality & Safety focused on improving nurse escalation confidence during maternal deterioration events.

Postpartum Registered Nurse - MedStar Washington Hospital Center – Women & Infant Services

(2025-07)

• Provide comprehensive postpartum care for mothers and newborns, including assessments, medication administration, and emotional support.
• Monitor and identify changes in maternal and newborn conditions and escalate appropriately.
• Perform newborn screenings (PKU, CCHD, TCBili), safety checks, and discharge teaching.
• Educate patients and families on postpartum care, newborn care, and follow-up needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, coordinated, and patient-centered care.
• Recognized for clinical excellence and compassionate care; recipient of the DAISY Award (2026).

BSN Capstone Leadership Practicum – Quality & Safety (Labor & Delivery) - MedStar Washington Hospital Center – Women & Infant Services

(2026-03 - 2026-05)

• Completed a 100-hour leadership practicum focused on quality and safety in Labor & Delivery.
• Identified opportunities to improve nurse escalation confidence and maternal deterioration response.
• Developed and implemented an evidence-based educational tool to enhance communication, patient safety, and timely escalation of care.
• Presented project outcomes to Labor & Delivery leadership and received positive feedbacks for practicality and impact.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing - Walden University (2026-08)

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) - Nursing - Montgomery College (2025-05)