CARINE NKEZEA LEKEAFAC
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Results-driven Registered Nurse with more than 10 years of experience delivering high-quality care in intensive care, medical-surgical, and rehabilitation settings. Manage complex patient needs through comprehensive assessments, evidence-based interventions, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Serve as a dependable team player and relief charge nurse, supporting unit operations, coordinating care, and promoting patient safety. Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, leadership, communication, and organizational skills in high-acuity and fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Saint Anthony Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2025 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical patients by completing focused assessments, implementing individualized care plans, and evaluating treatment outcomes.
- Monitor and document changes in patients’ conditions, promptly escalating clinical concerns to physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with physician orders, hospital policies, and established nursing protocols.
- Coordinate care among physicians, nurses, therapists, patients, and families to support timely and effective treatment.
- Educate patients and families on medications, treatment plans, disease management, and discharge instructions to promote safe transitions of care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic health records while consistently supporting patient safety and quality-care standards.
ICU Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2022 - Current
- Manage the care of critically ill patients by performing comprehensive assessments, identifying changes in condition, and initiating timely interventions.
- Continuously monitor vital signs, neurological status, respiratory function, and treatment responses to support early recognition of clinical deterioration.
- Administer medications, therapies, and complex treatments while evaluating effectiveness and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Respond rapidly to changes in patient status and assist with emergency interventions in accordance with critical-care protocols.
- Provide clear education and emotional support to patients and families, reinforcing treatment plans and goals of care.
- Complete accurate clinical documentation and consistently follow hospital policies, infection-prevention standards, and evidence-based nursing practices.
- Support team performance by sharing clinical knowledge, assisting colleagues during high-acuity situations, and promoting efficient patient-care coordination.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Delivered individualized nursing care to patients recovering from illness, injury, surgery, and other conditions requiring rehabilitation.
- Assessed patient progress, identified changes in condition, and adjusted nursing interventions to support recovery and functional independence.
- Administered medications and prescribed treatments while monitoring patient responses and reporting concerns promptly.
- Coordinated care with rehabilitation specialists, physicians, therapists, patients, and families to align treatment goals and discharge plans.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medications, care plans, safety precautions, mobility, and strategies for successful transition to home or the next level of care.
- Promoted patient safety, comfort, independence, and recovery through consistent monitoring, fall-prevention measures, and patient-centered support.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately to maintain continuity of care and support regulatory compliance.
Education
University of Buea
Skills
- Intensive Care Nursing (ICU)
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Care Planning and Coordination
- Patient Safety and Advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Supervision and Leadership
- Clinical Documentation
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Strong team player
- Effective supervisor and leader
- Compassionate and patient-centered
- Reliable and adaptable
- Strong clinical judgment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work effectively in high-acuity and fast-paced environments
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse | ICU & Medical-Surgical Nursing
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) – State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma RN License
Timeline
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Saint Anthony Hospital
08.2025 - Current
ICU Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2020 - 01.2022
University of Buea