ADAKU IKPE
Garland
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessment and staff supervision. Focused on enhancing care quality and operational efficiency while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Expertise in IV therapy and patient education, committed to achieving optimal outcomes and high levels of patient satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING)
Legard Oaks
Garland
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted in daily management of nursing department, implementing policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations in long-term care facilities, participating in audits and surveys to maintain quality standards.
- Provided quality, safe, and appropriate care to residents in a long-term care facility.
- Ensured adequate staffing levels and adjusted schedules.
- Responded to emergencies by providing immediate clinical support to nursing staff.
- Review resident care plans and ensure staff follow them.
- Reviewed incidents such as falls and medication errors, implementing targeted prevention strategies to improve resident safety.
REGISTERED NURSE (SUPERVISOR)
Legard Oaks
Garland
05.2025 - Current
- Oversee daily nursing staff assignments and workload.
- Ensure residents receive quality, safe, and appropriate care.
- Ensure adequate staffing levels and adjust schedules as necessary.
- Respond to emergencies and provide clinical support to staff.
- Monitored staff performance, providing guidance, coaching, and necessary disciplinary actions to uphold standards.
- Review resident care plans and ensure staff follow them.
- Monitored changes in residents’ conditions and notified physicians and families.
- Ensure infection control and safety protocols are followed.
- Ensured compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations (CMS, DOH, OSHA, HIPAA) to maintain quality care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
- Prepared for and participated in inspections, audits, and surveys, ensuring readiness and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a liaison between staff, physicians, residents, and families.
- Addressed resident and family concerns to enhance satisfaction and care quality.
- Orient and mentor new staff.
- Provide ongoing education on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and professionalism.
- Assisted with wound care, catheterization, and other clinical procedures.
REGISTERED NURSE (CHARGE NURSE)
Cottonwood Creek
Dallas
12.2024 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to critical care patients in rehabilitation and nursing care settings.
- Administered medications, IV therapy, and treatments, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.
- Responded quickly to acute patient changes, administered interventions, and stabilized vital signs during emergencies.
- Assessed and documented patient progress, including vital signs and medical histories, to inform care planning.
- Performed patient assessments, documented findings, and reported condition changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and execute individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and recovery strategies, facilitating informed decision-making in care.
- Developed relationships with multidisciplinary providers to ensure coordinated patient transitions.
- Trained in specialized procedures, including wound care, trauma management, and pain management protocols.
LICENCE VOCATIONAL NURSE (CHARGE NURSE)
Golden Acres Rehab and Nursing Care
Dallas
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to critical care patients in rehabilitation and nursing care settings.
- Administered medications, IV therapy, and treatments, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient progress to inform care planning and improve patient outcomes.
- Performed patient assessments, documented findings, and reported condition changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient recovery.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, recovery, and care plans.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced patient care standards and operational efficiency.
Education
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Richardson, TX01.2024
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE -
Grayson College
Denison, TX01.2020
Skills
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- IV therapy and medication administration
- Chronic and acute disease management
- Leadership and team collaboration
- Patient education and family support
- Electronic medical record proficiency
- Time management and prioritization
- Staff training and development
- Care Coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Staff supervision
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING)
Legard Oaks
10.2025 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE (SUPERVISOR)
Legard Oaks
05.2025 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE (CHARGE NURSE)
Cottonwood Creek
12.2024 - Current
LICENCE VOCATIONAL NURSE (CHARGE NURSE)
Golden Acres Rehab and Nursing Care
09.2020 - 01.2024
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE -
Grayson College