Chima Otuechere
Fayetteville
Summary
Detail-oriented nursing student with clinical experience in med-surg, mental health, and perioperative care, complemented by CRNA shadowing in the OR, PACU, and ICU. Skilled in managing IVs, catheters, NG tubes, and medication administration while conducting thorough patient assessments in high-pressure environments. Committed to advancing in critical care and anesthesia nursing.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Washington Regional Medical Center
Fayetteville, AR
04.2026 - Current
- Assisted certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) during surgical procedures, gaining firsthand exposure to anesthesia induction and maintenance procedures
- Monitored patient vital signs (HR, BP, SpO2, EtCO2) intraoperatively alongside CRNAs to understand real-time anesthesia decision-making
- Engaged directly with pre- and post-operative patients, facilitating communication and providing comfort during high-stress perioperative moments
- Shadowed patient care in PACU and ICU, observing recovery protocols and pain management to understand post-op complication monitoring
Nursing Student
Washington Regional Medical Center
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe physical assessments, documenting findings to track changes in patient condition and support timely interventions
- Applied evidence-based nursing practice and critical thinking to prioritize care for patients with varying acuity levels
- Collaborated with RNs, CNAs, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Monitored and recorded vital signs (HR, BP, RR, SpO2, temp) to promptly inform supervising nursing staff of abnormal findings
Education
High School Diploma -
EStem Public Charter High
Little Rock, AR05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2027
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Vitals monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Basic procedures
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Patient support
- Task prioritization
- Specimen collection
Accomplishments
- Chancellor's list 2023-Present
- Nursing Endowed Scholarship Recipient
- Completed 60 clinical hours across med-surg, mental health, perioperative, and critical care settings
- Maintained a GPA of 4.0 while completing rigorous nursing coursework and clinical rotations
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certified
- CPR certified
- CNA
Timeline
Intern
Washington Regional Medical Center
04.2026 - Current
Nursing Student
Washington Regional Medical Center
01.2026 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
EStem Public Charter High
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Academic Achievement
Chancellor's List — University of Arkansas
Maintained a 4.0 GPA as a Nursing major, earning recognition on the Chancellor's List each qualifying semester.
Eleanor Mann School of Nursing — Acceptance
Admitted to the competitive Eleanor Mann School of Nursing, ranking in the 75th–100th percentile of applicants; selected as one of 100 accepted from a pool of 400.
Peer Tutor — University of Arkansas
Began informally tutoring classmates in coursework, which led to a paid position as a peer tutor supporting fellow nursing students in academic success.
Beta Club / Honors — eStem Public Charter High School
Active member of Beta Club throughout high school; graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors.