BRENDAN OKORO
Corona,CA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, excelling in patient assessment and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and compassionate care. Strong advocate for patients, collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to implement tailored treatment plans.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
08.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
09.2009 - 10.2021
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05-2021
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
08.2022 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
09.2009 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
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