Chima Prosper Okegbe
Tyler,TX
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Neurology ICU Registered Nurse (Full-Time)
UT Health Tyler
01.2023 - Current
- Implemented and maintained patient safety protocols to ensure high standards of care.
- Administering and managing vasoactive medications via titration methods to meet specific patient goals on a 16-bed unit.
- Monitoring and managing neurologically impaired patients.
- Collaborating with neurosurgeons and neurology MDs to provide high-quality care to patients.
- Managing and monitoring equipment like EVDs, VP shunts, chest tubes, lumbar and JP drains.
- Implementing and promoting ethical practices and accurate documentation.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from ICU to other units through comprehensive reports and care recommendations.
- Responding appropriately and judiciously to emergencies and codes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Training and mentoring new nursing staff on ICU procedures and best practices
- Fostered a supportive workplace culture by encouraging open communication and collaboration among staff.
Neurology/Surgical ICU Nurse Extern (PRN)
UT Health Tyler
Tyler, Tx
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Facilitated the care and comfort of neurologically impaired patients under the supervision of an RN.
- Ensured patient safety protocols are implemented regularly.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions in high-acuity settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments to determine critical care needs.
Psychiatric Nurse's Assistant (PRN)
UT Health Science Center at Tyler
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Educated patients on coping strategies and medication management techniques.
- Assisted in monitoring patients' mental health and reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions, enhancing communication and social skills among patients.
Equipment Operator
BJ Oilfield Services Inc.
Shreveport, LA
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Monitored team members' work and assisted with accomplishing objectives.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to identify areas requiring improvement to meet code.
- Coordinated communication between equipment operators via two-way radios and hand signals.
- Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Operated heavy machinery for drilling and excavation, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Park Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Tyler
11.2012 - 12.2016
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and well-being in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
Education
Master's - Nursing Informatics, Quality, and Safety
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12-2024
Bachelor - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12-2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX05-2021
Skills
- Neurological monitoring
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Ultrasound-guided IV insertion
- Ventilator management
- ECG monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Quality improvement
- Problem-solving
- Patient care prioritization
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Ethical practice
Accomplishments
- Member Of a Research Team That Conducted a Quantitative Descriptive Study On The Probability of Aspirating Blood During IM Injections in The Deltoid Muscle of Young Adults with at UT Tyler SON with Dr. Danita Alfred, 2021- 2022.
- UT Health Tyler New Nurses' and Students' Preceptor.
- Charge Nurse, Neuro ICU, UT Health Tyler
- UT Tyler Honors-in-Major Nursing Inductee.
- UT Tyler School of Nursing Student of the Month Award Recipient.
- UT Tyler Mentors-in-Major Nursing Student Mentor.
Certification
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale - Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Current
- Basic Life Support - Current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Current
- Certified Critical Registered Nurse - Current
- Phi Theta Kappa
- All Texas Academic Team
- Alpha Omicron Texas Hall of Honour
- American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Member ID 523643
- Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TxANA)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honour Society of Nursing
CONFERENCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) Conference, Washington, DC. 2024.
- Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TxANA), Houston, TX. 2025.
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICES/SHADOWING HOURS
- CRNA Capitol Day, Austin Tx 2026.
- Tutor, Neuro ICU Booth, UT Health Critical Skills Fair, 2025
- UT Health Tyler, Approximately 60 CRNA shadowing hours at UT Health Tyler, 2025
- Live model, Mavericks Ultrasound Regional Anesthesia Course at UT Health Tyler, 2024.
- Usher, UT Tyler Pinning Ceremony, 2022 – 2023.
- Panelist, UT Tyler Pre-Health High School Conference, 2022.
- UT Tyler COVID-19 Vaccine Rural Outreach and Awareness, Mt Enterprise, TX, 2022.
- Hope Clinic, Jacksonville, TX, 2022.
- Bethesda GI Clinic. Tyler, TX, 2022.
- Achieving Dreams - Tutored and Mentored Special Needs Individuals in Our Community, Tyler, TX, 2022.
- Phi Theta Kappa Adopt a Highway/Adopt a Spot Community Trash Pickup, Tyler, TX, 2020.
- Phi Theta Kappa Domestic Violence Awareness Drive, Tyler, TX, 2020.,
Timeline
Neurology ICU Registered Nurse (Full-Time)
UT Health Tyler
01.2023 - Current
Neurology/Surgical ICU Nurse Extern (PRN)
UT Health Tyler
08.2022 - 01.2023
Psychiatric Nurse's Assistant (PRN)
UT Health Science Center at Tyler
12.2019 - 07.2022
Equipment Operator
BJ Oilfield Services Inc.
01.2016 - 11.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Park Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
11.2012 - 12.2016
Master's - Nursing Informatics, Quality, and Safety
University of Texas At Tyler
Bachelor - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tyler Junior College