Udunma Ikoro
Concord
Summary
Highly skilled and compassionate Adult Gerontology Acute Care nurse practitioner (AGACNP) student with extensive years of experience, caring for acutely ill patients in cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, and transplant step-down units. Through my experience in caring for these population of patients, I have developed a strong appreciation for evidence-based practice, patient safety and interdisciplinary collaboration. My nursing experience has shaped my professional goals and motivated my pursuit of advanced practice in acute care nursing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Progressive Coronary Care Unit
Atrium Health
Concord, NC
09.2024 - Current
- Managed and administered treatment plans for patients with diverse diagnoses, including chronic heart failure, atrial fibrillation, STEMI, and NSTEMI.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2024 - 11.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU
Wesly Long Cone Health
Greensboro, United States
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric PCU patients.
Registered Nurse, CTSDU (Part Time)
Duke Hospital
Durham, United States
10.2023 - 06.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, CTSDU
Duke Hospital
Durham, NC
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Cared for heart and lung transplant patients, managed drains and tubes such as Chest tubes, feeding tubes and wound vacs.
- Managed care of patients on cardiac drips, insulin drips, pain pumps and monitored responses.
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Stepdown
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
Saint Louis, MO
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various Cardiac and Vascular diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to discharge.
- Initiated and maintained Cardiac drips and managed Arterial lines.
Travel Registered Nurse, Transplant Stepdown
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Cared for Liver, Kidney, Pancreas transplant patients, managed drains and tubes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence and rejections of new organs.
Travel Registered Nurse (StepDown)
Mercy Health St Ritas
Lima, OH
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Cared for Tracheostomy ventilated patients, patients on continuous BiPAP.
- Provided care for patients on cardiac drips and Insulin drips
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with Post OP CABG, Lobectomy, EVAR, TAVAR, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and Afib.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided Care to Cardiac and thoracic surgery patients that were stable enough for Step Down Unit.
- Provided care for patients that had surgical procedures such as: Lobectomy, ablation, Esophagectomy, Thymectomy, Heart Cath, etc.
Education
Master of Science - Acute Care Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio, OH05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN05.2016
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Ability to coordinate care
- Critical thinking skills
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- Registered Nurse Certification- License #341480
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Progressive Coronary Care Unit
Atrium Health
09.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
08.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, CTSDU (Part Time)
Duke Hospital
10.2023 - 06.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU
Wesly Long Cone Health
09.2023 - 07.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, CTSDU
Duke Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Stepdown
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
02.2023 - 05.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, Transplant Stepdown
Duke University Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2023
Travel Registered Nurse (StepDown)
Mercy Health St Ritas
07.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Atrium Health
01.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Cleveland Clinic
07.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Evansville
Master of Science - Acute Care Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program Experiences
Fall 2025: Atrium Health Stanly Inpatient Hospitalist Group
Preceptor: Leticia Lopes, NP- Hospitalist rotation
Spring 2026: Atrium Health Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute Monroe
Preceptor: Dr. Brittany Atkinson, DNP - Outpatient Cardiology Rotation
Spring 2026: Atrium Health Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute Union West
Preceptor: Kyndal Funderburk, NP - Inpatient Cardiology Rotation
Summer 2020: Atrium Health Cabarrus