Athena Nwoko
Mesquite
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at Balch Spring Nursing Home, excelling in patient management and behavioral support. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective team collaboration and clinical assessment. Skilled in wound care, IV medication, emergency response, committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in high-pressure environments. Compassionate LVN Charge Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, wound care, and medication administration with an adept ability to lead nursing teams. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and team collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
BALCH SPRING NURSING HOME
Mesquite
01.2021 - Current
- Experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of providing nursing, psychiatric, and personal care to individuals with mental illness, emotional disturbances, or intellectual disabilities.
Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status. - Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
LVN Charge Nurse
Rockwall Senior Care Center
Rockwall
08.2018 - Current
- - Monitored and documented alterations in patients' conditions, including any signs and symptoms that indicate deviations from typical health status.
- Facilitated discharge planning for patients upon the completion of their treatment regimens.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support while closely supervising patients diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
LVN Charge Nurse PRN
EE Cornerstone
Grand Prairie
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with a comprehensive understanding of developmental factors pertinent to both young adults and geriatric populations.
Committed to providing patient-centered care.
- Proficient in all facets of patient management, and effective in collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to address a diverse range of medical conditions.
- Adept at prioritizing patient needs in high-pressure environments, including gastrointestinal tube management, urinary catheterization, wound care, and medication administration, among other responsibilities.
Education
Associate's degree - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD01-2025
High School Diploma -
Our Lady Secondary School
01.2002
Associate - Prerequisites
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TXSkills
- CPR
- Wound care
- Healthcare documentation
- Behavioral support
- Team collaboration
- Clinical assessment
- Patient management
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Home health care
- Pediatric care
Certification
- BLS Certification
- LVN
- CPR Certification
- Experienced IV medication
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse PRN
EE Cornerstone
01.2023 - 12.2025
LVN Charge Nurse
BALCH SPRING NURSING HOME
01.2021 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Rockwall Senior Care Center
08.2018 - Current
Associate's degree - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
High School Diploma -
Our Lady Secondary School
Associate - Prerequisites
Trinity Valley Community College
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