Uchenna Oruruo

Dedicated and compassionate new graduate registered nurse with over 10 years of diverse healthcare experience. Highly skilled in patient advocacy, direct patient care, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Passionately driven to leverage my strong knowledge base to enhance clinical outcomes and deliver exceptional nursing services.

Proficient in evidence-based practices to develop and implement personalized care plans focused on patient safety and satisfaction. Experienced in IV therapy, medication administration, and electronic health record (EHR) management. Eager to contribute my skills to the Staff Nurse I - New graduate position, committed to patient education, research, and ongoing professional development.

Excited to provide exceptional and consistent care in a dynamic nursing environment.

Staff Nurse II - Kaiser Permanente - Oakland, CA

(2026-01)

• Patient assessment: Systemically collect physiological, psychological, and cultural data to evaluate patients needs.
• Formulates and implements goal directed nursing plans safely, efficiently, and in compliance with the nurse practice act.
• Accurately documents Patient data and unit activities in the electronic health record.
• Identifies and fulfills patient and family learning needs regarding diagnoses, treatment and recovery.
• Work effectively with other health care team members, providing data for staffing decisions.

Pharmacy Technician - UCSF Health

(2022-04)

• Assisted in medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Maintained a sterile work environment, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols.
• Trained new team members to ensure adherence to safety standards and best practices.
• Ensured the safe management of patients' own medications by collecting, documenting, and verifying medication data to support accurate treatment.

Pharmacy Technician - Walgreens

(2021-10 - 2024-08)

• Streamlined prescription processing and optimized inventory management to improve efficiency.
• Assist pharmacists in contacting doctors' offices to clarify prescriptions or request refills.
• Manage pharmacy records, including patient medication profiles and logs.

Med Tech - Landmark Villa Senior Assisted Living

(2019-10 - 2020-05)

• Administered medications accurately, ensuring resident safety and compliance.
• Monitored residents' health and collaborated with nurses on care interventions.
• Advocated for residents' needs, ensuring individualized care plans were followed.

Resident Doctor - Federal Medical Center, Umuahia - Umuahia, Nigeria

(2011-05 - 2019-09)

• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized treatment plans.
• Provided emotional support and patient education on illness prevention and self-care strategies.
• Participated in research initiatives to enhance clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
• Ensured compliance with infection control, patient confidentiality, and ethical healthcare practices.

B.S. - Nursing - California State University East Bay (2024-12)

A.S. - Biology (Allied Health Emphasis) - Chabot College (2022-06)

Doctor of Medicine - Medicine - University of Nigeria (2017-12)