Annastecia Okeke
Lanham,MD
Summary
Advanced Practice RN with over 6 years of experience in nursing field, expertise in evaluation,monitoring and health assessment. Skilled at building rapports with patients and working effectively with other health teams. Proactive and resourceful with superior work ethics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Skilled Nurse Unit.
Serenity Rehab And Health Center
01.2023 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications or treatments such as catheterizations, suppositories, enemas and douches as directed by nurse or physician.
- Suctioning the patient on tracheostomy ,cleaning the skin around the stoma,providing oral hygiene,and assessing for complications.
- Care of peg tube and skin.
- Administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
- Tracheostomy care.
- Wound care.
Psychiatric Nurse
Psychiatric Institute
03.2023 - Current
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Assessed and evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted group therapy for mentally ill patients and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regime.
Charge Registered Nurse
Unity Healthcare Inc
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Skilled Nurse
Transition And Rehabilitation Health Center
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Madonna University Elele Campus
Rivers State,Nigeria11.2006
Skills
- Behavioral Healthcare
- Crisis Intervention &Management
- Intake assessment and discharge plan
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Nursing plan of care
- Patient Safety
- Team Collaboration
- Therapeutic Collaboration
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse
Psychiatric Institute
03.2023 - Current
Skilled Nurse Unit.
Serenity Rehab And Health Center
01.2023 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Unity Healthcare Inc
01.2019 - 12.2022
Skilled Nurse
Transition And Rehabilitation Health Center
02.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Madonna University Elele Campus
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