Anesia Okezie
Richmond,Texas
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge.Utilize a collaborative, holistic approach that motivates patients to improve the overall quality of life, respecting their psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs. Eager to offer accomplished leadership to develop nurses while providing exceptional clinical care to treat acute, and chronic, and diagnoses. I have proven that I am fully efficient while teleworking with acute comorbidity. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Nurse Practitioner
Walmart health
Sugarland, Texas
03.2024 - Current
- Engage in critical-comprehensive education with patients and family that allow a thorough dialogue to mitigate further deterioration of general health
- Serves as a reference for specialty consults with Cardiology, Hepatology, Oncology, and Urology to identify possible differential diagnoses and increase definitive diagnoses to reduce the number of repeat visits by up to 25%
- Lead and manage nursing staff for the accomplishment of quality patient care
- Assess patient's desired outcomes for each visit to create a collaborative approach to care that results in increased patient engagement and complete history gathering thereby, allowing for comprehensive treatment planning
- Utilize extensive nursing expertise and rigorous clinical research review, while assessing chronic disease cohorts based on age, gender, cultural specifications
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies utilizing the Computerized Patient Record System to avoid unnecessary delays in disease treatment and management
- Assure proper follow-up of abnormal findings with prompt patient notification
- Evaluate skin for basal and squamous cell carcinoma
- Refer to Dermatology specialist as indicated
Nurse Practitioner LOCUMS
Caliber Healthcare Solutions
Houston, Texas
02.2024 - Current
- Treat acute and chronic disease, for immigrant population
- Perform complete medical examinations for new and established patients
- Order and interpret lab and diagnostic testing
- Review all medical record information, while executing referrals to specialty services such as dermatology, vascular, cardiac/thoracic surgery, and orthopedics
- Initiate and treat Insomnia, Major depression, and generalized anxiety psychiatric patients
Nursing Adjunct Professor
San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, Texas
06.2018 - Current
- Incorporate real-world experience of 30 years of clinical knowledge to 8 to 10 students that promote confidence in applying theoretical and physiological approaches while serving as a preceptor
- Provide a framework to students that develop sound judgment in nursing assessment and planning, which includes psychosocial elements for the mental health patient
- Highlight hands-on experience for 8 to 10 students per class to meet the goals and objectives set forth by the State of Texas nursing curriculum, ensuring competent patient care
- Stimulate intellectual thought through clinical preceptorships in selected areas of nursing, including geriatrics, medical-surgical, and psychiatric mental health nursing through self and professional evaluations every 6 to 12 weeks
- Provide additional tutorials to ensure competence in process, assessment, intervention, medication management, pharmacology, and evaluation as an investment to the nursing profession and clients through instilled knowledge of students
Primary Care Provider
Family Clinic
Sugarland, Texas
05.2016 - Current
- Autonomously provided medical care in an outpatient primary care setting that includes caring for a wide variety of medical diagnoses, while contributing to overall population health, based upon the American Nursing association (ANA) standards of nursing practice
- Provide ongoing patient education when prescribing medications to facilitate patient compliance and improved quality of life, in alignment with Full Practice Authority
- Provide school age sport physicals, for students in Katy, Texas
- Some Spanish spoken
- Treat acute and chronic children disease such as asthma, dehydration, communicable diseases
- Increased women’s and teenagers’ health awareness through education regarding the importance of cervical cancer screening, according to national guidelines
- Leads and organizes delivery of care via remote telework to assure continuity of care and peer accountability, for practice
- Performs sport physicals for teenagers, while educating them on the importance of safety
Medical Disability Veteran Examiner
Loyal Source Government Services
San Diego, California
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted Compensation and pension (C & P) medical examinations for veterans applying for disability compensation from the Department of Veteran Affairs
- Review medical histories, and assessed the impact of disabilities on their daily life and functional abilities
- Review and analyze medical records, diagnostic test results and make referral recommendations as needed
- Render objective medical decisions based upon medical examination findings
- Accurately record examination findings and any relevant recommendations in a clear and concise manner
- Utilize effective time management and appropriate submission and confirmation of availability and scheduling of all C & P examinations
Primary Care Provider
Texas City Outpatient Veterans Clinic
Texas City, Texas
08.2016 - 04.2023
- Prioritize preventative management guidelines in a fast-paced primary care setting that includes caring for a wide range of medical diagnoses, while contributing to overall population health
- Educate and refer patients who are in need of medical disability claims, for both mental health disorders and physiological complications pertaining to combat, in various theaters of war
- Refer patients to Veteran benefits officer for proper claim filing regarding veteran disability
- Familiar with orthopedic requirement for spinal exams related to claim filing
- Identify high risk patient acuity, for individualizing work up pertaining to undiagnosed Major Depression, PTSD, Generalized Anxiety disorder, to aid in medical disability exam completion
- Autonomously uses advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision making, and evaluating outcomes
- Uses professional standards of care, and scientific evidence to evaluate program efficiency
- Apply knowledge of chemotherapeutic drugs, for proper medication prescribing
- Leads and organizes delivery of care to ensure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice
- Actively involved in quality improvement (Blood pressure reduction pilot according to JNC8 guidelines), to aid in direct compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and 2021 National Patient Safety goals
- Engage in critical-comprehensive education with patients and family that allow a thorough dialogue to mitigate further deterioration of general health
- Serves as a reference for specialty consults with Cardiology, Hepatology, Oncology, and Urology to identify possible differential diagnoses and increase definitive diagnoses to reduce the number of repeat visits by up to 25%
- Assess patient's desired outcomes for each visit to create a collaborative approach to care that results in increased patient engagement and complete history gathering thereby, allowing for comprehensive treatment planning
- Utilize extensive nursing expertise and rigorous clinical research review, while assessing chronic disease cohorts based on age, gender, cultural specifications
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies utilizing the Computerized Patient Record System to avoid unnecessary delays in disease treatment and management
- Assure proper follow-up of abnormal findings with prompt patient notification
- Coordinate virtual telehealth services with specialty providers, such Toxic exposure screening and complete work-up to rule in Airborne Hazards
- Leads and organizes delivery of care via remote telework to assure continuity of care and peer accountability, for practice
- Evaluate in depth skin assessment on elderly veterans who are high risk for skin cancer, due to environmental exposures overseas
- Makes prompt referrals for possible resection via mohs procedure
Care Manager
Richmond Outpatient Veteran Clinic
Richmond, Texas
06.2010 - 08.2016
- Assisted physicians in addressing chronic disease to decrease hospitalization rates by 15-20% and facilitated patient improved self-management of diabetes and blood pressure by specified percentages according to data driven performance almanacs
- Conceptualized and developed the Smoking cessation group, with 50 % of the patients, stopping tobacco ingestion or significantly lowering the frequency by which they smoke, after twelve weeks
- Provided telephone case management and education regarding chronic disease management (HTN, Diabetes, and Hyperlipidemia) to ensure the maintenance of disorder stability
Nurse Manager/Community Living Center
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Houston, Texas
02.2007 - 06.2010
- Supervised 60 nursing staff on two (2) long-term care units while ensuring superior patient care that reduced falls and pressure ulcer rates on average by 80%
- Implemented a charting system which identified specific room numbers of patients' needing specialized medical attention, including times to administer range of motion exercises and/or every two-hour turning
- Didactic experiences were simulated with nursing staff to utilize touch as a healing process, which resulted in patients experiencing sustained satisfaction and a morale increase by 45%
- Maintained staff retention rates of 95% through complimentary monthly monetary awards, encouragement banners, and other endowments that highlighted appreciation efforts
- Designed a Christian endowment program that provided medical and academic education to 4 families from developing countries, in remote villages from around the world
- Promoted professional growth and development by participating in the Magnet model principles by promoting transformation leadership under the guidance of the Chief Nurse Executive
Nursing Home Chairperson
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Houston, Texas
01.2003 - 02.2007
- Functioned as Chairperson to sustain expectations of annual inspections for 40 Veteran Administration nursing homes that provided timely care and quickly identified deficiencies of patient care
- Educated residents on medication management and side effects to allow residents to be more active in their care
- Managed a four-person team that addressed dietary and medical advocacy for patients which resulted in rapid identified immediate safety violations
- Monitored and perform annual inspections of Veteran contracted nursing homes
- Educated the local community on high volume safety issues, such as Abuse, Exploitation, Safety, and Psychotropic Medication Administration, to meet the pertinent needs of the elderly population
Clinical Liaison Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Houston, Texas
05.1999 - 01.2003
- Responsible for evaluating pharmacological efficacy and psychiatric stability in the home setting
- Developed initial and ongoing mental health patient assessments in the home, for aggressive case management of severely depressed patients
- Recognized significant deviations from baseline and initiated corrective actions through collaboration with the treating physician (i.e., suicidal and depressed patients), in preparation for inpatient hospitalization
Nurse Manager/Geriatric Psychiatry
MED Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Houston, Texas
10.1992 - 05.1999
- Directed both a 30-bed inpatient Gero-Psychiatry unit and an outpatient Gero-Psychiatry clinic, for providing care across the continuum
- Responsible for recruitment, selection, and optimization of all skill mixes to promote continuity of care
- Established collaborative relationships with affiliated teaching institutions (Texas Women's University, Occupational Therapy Program, Texas Southern University, Pharm D
- Program, Prairie View A & M University Nursing Program), to foster continuous learning opportunities for future health care providers
- Precepted BSN level nursing students at Prairie View College of Nursing
Manager/ Forensic Psychiatry
Univ. of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center
Houston, Texas
01.1987 - 08.1991
- Executed management duties for a 30-bed forensic psychiatry teaching unit
- Supervised nursing care for recently released mental health inmates
- Optimized nursing rounds daily with Psychiatrist and social worker to ensure overall mental health treatment effectiveness
- Advocated for patients to maximize improved mental health functioning, for proper re-integration into society
Staff Nurse/Gynecology Surgery
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Houston, Texas
05.1986 - 01.1987
- Provided post-operative surgical care, for oncology, gynecological patients and comprehensive pain management to enhance trust in individualized medical care
- Provided medical care for plastic surgery, breast reduction and liposuction patients
- Provided medical care to post procedural angioplasty and cardiac surgery patients
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2015
Master of Science - Health Education
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX08-1989
BSN - Nursing Science
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX05-1986
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Practice
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Primary Care services
- Clinical and hospital settings
- Physical and mental health symptoms
- Cultural specifications
- Leadership abilities
- Knowledge
- Internal and external level changes
- Written and spoken English
- Effective communication
- Military ranks
- Patients
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Physical requirements
- APRN
- FNP-C
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Compact Nursing License
- Multi-state license
- Graduate school of professional nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing
- The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Security clearance
- Disease Prevention
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Compassionate Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professional Demeanor
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Citizenship
U.S. Citizen
Jobtype
Permanent
Workschedule
Full-time
Knowledgeskillsabilities
Provide Primary Care services in clinical and hospital settings to patients experiencing a multitude of physical and mental health symptoms while integrating cultural specifications. Completed the Federal Leadership Development Institute Program, which expanded my leadership abilities and knowledge as the foundation to affect internal and external level changes. Proficient in written and spoken English that allows effective communication within military ranks and to patients. Able to pass a pre-employment physical examination, including physical requirements. Current, full, active, and unrestricted license APRN and FNP-C through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners with a Compact Nursing License/Multi-state license. Completed graduate school of professional nursing with a Master of Science in Nursing accredited by The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Able to pass security clearance.
Educationlicensure
- American Nurse Credentialing Center, Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, #015779737
- Prairie View A&M University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1986, #534744
- Texas Southern University, Masters of Science in Health Education, 1989
- Walden University, Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, 2015
- Walden University, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, Enrolled
Professional Highlights
- Served as the principle investigator for a research protocol entitled: Addressing Hydration status in Geriatric Inpatients,1999.
- Abstract poster presentation displayed at the Annual Texas Nurse Practitioners, Conference entitled: "Addressing Hydration Status in Geropsychiatry Inpatients". 2001.
- Poster presentation displayed at the Turf Valley Resort and Conference Center entitled: "Women and Schizophrenia ", 2002.
- Awarded the Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center Equal Employment Opportunity Civic Community Achiever of the Year, 2000.
- Successfully completed a one-year Leadership Development Institute Program which was centered on the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center High Performance Development Model, 2005.
- Okezie, A., & Waldman K. PhD." Birthdays and Blessings". Chicken Soup for the African American Woman's Soul. Pg. 55, 2006.
- Advance Nursing Magazine. "Global Force; Innovative VA Nurses transforming the world globally". November 18th, 2008 edition, pg. 11.
- 2013 Nursing Excellence Nominee (Houston Chronicle).
- Member of Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority.
- Member of Houston Area Nurse Practitioners.
- President's Award for Outstanding Nurse Practitioner, 2/13/2019
Availability
Immediately
Accomplishments
- Nursing community Achiever of the Year Award.(2000)
- Poster Presentation "Factors affecting women with Schizophrenia", Turf Valley Resort Ellicott, MD.(2002)
- Good Samaritan Nurse Nominee(2007)
- Global Force, innovative VA Nurses are transforming the world globally. Advance Nursing magazine.(2008)
- Expert Nurse Co-hort Internship, University of Texas Health Science Center. (2008)
- Leadership Development Institute(2009)
Certification
- Registered Nursing License #534744
- APRN,FNP-C #AP129029
Timeline
PRN Nurse Practitioner
Walmart health
03.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner LOCUMS
Caliber Healthcare Solutions
02.2024 - Current
Medical Disability Veteran Examiner
Loyal Source Government Services
04.2023 - 09.2023
Nursing Adjunct Professor
San Jacinto Community College
06.2018 - Current
Primary Care Provider
Texas City Outpatient Veterans Clinic
08.2016 - 04.2023
Primary Care Provider
Family Clinic
05.2016 - Current
Care Manager
Richmond Outpatient Veteran Clinic
06.2010 - 08.2016
Nurse Manager/Community Living Center
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2007 - 06.2010
Nursing Home Chairperson
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
01.2003 - 02.2007
Clinical Liaison Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.1999 - 01.2003
Nurse Manager/Geriatric Psychiatry
MED Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.1992 - 05.1999
Manager/ Forensic Psychiatry
Univ. of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center
01.1987 - 08.1991
Staff Nurse/Gynecology Surgery
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
05.1986 - 01.1987
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Master of Science - Health Education
Texas Southern University
BSN - Nursing Science
Prairie View A & M University
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Practice
Walden University