CHIOMA OKOH
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Richmond,TX
Summary
Newly graduated Licensed Practical Nurse seeking a challenging and responsible position in the nursing field to expand my knowledge and experience while using my current skill set and experiences to positively affect the lives of others. I can offer my compassionate care and varied clinical skills to help maintain and increase quality and efficiency levels of patient care. Suctioning G-Tube feedings Injections SKILLS Patient Assessments Wound Care Medication Administration Clinical Workflows Vital Signs Monitoring Patient Advocacy
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maritona Health Services Inc
Richmond, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Student Vocational Nurse
Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Houston Medical Center
Houston, TX
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Student Vocational Nurse
Spring Branch Head Start
Houston, TX
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
Student Vocational Nurse
Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Student Vocational Nurse
La Nueva Casa De Amigos Health Center
Houston, TX
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
Education
Vocational Nursing Certificate -
Houston Community college
08.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health
Houston Community college
08.2021 - 08.2022
Associate Degree of Sciences - Health Science
Houston Community college
01.2018 - 08.2021
Skills
Pulse oximetry tracking
Patient Management
Maintaining nutrition
Patient Assessments
Caregiving skills
EMR / EHR
Decision-Making
Additional Information
- CERTIFICATES & AWARDS , Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) | 02/2021 State of Texas Licensed Practical Nurse Dean's list Honor's list
Certification
State of Texas Licensed Vocational nurse- November 2022- February 2025
Timeline
State of Texas Licensed Vocational nurse- November 2022- February 2025
11-2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maritona Health Services Inc
10.2022 - Current
Student Vocational Nurse
La Nueva Casa De Amigos Health Center
07.2022 - 08.2022
Student Vocational Nurse
Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Houston Medical Center
03.2022 - 05.2022
Student Vocational Nurse
Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care
02.2022 - 05.2022
Student Vocational Nurse
Spring Branch Head Start
09.2021 - 12.2021
Vocational Nursing Certificate -
Houston Community college
08.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health
Houston Community college
08.2021 - 08.2022
American Heart Association - Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
02-2021
Associate Degree of Sciences - Health Science
Houston Community college
01.2018 - 08.2021