Dorcas Okunola
Mansfield,Texas
Summary
Strong team player, goal-oriented, Excellent communication skills, and leadership. Passionate mostly about people who cannot care for themselves. Strong knowledge in the healthcare industry and self-motivation with the ability to motivate others in application to healthcare environment, dedicated to growth and efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Momentus Pediatrics Home Health Care
Dallas
10.2024 - Current
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
- Streamlined communication with physicians, ensuring accurate documentation and prompt updates on patient conditions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care, addressing concerns, and advocating for their needs.
- Collaborated with external healthcare providers to facilitate seamless transitions between acute care settings and home environments.
- Mentored new RNs entering the field of home health case management fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings regularly to discuss complex cases, share best practices, and develop collaborative solutions for challenging patient situations.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
RN
Texas Health Resources
Fort Worth
12.2021 - 12.2025
- Acute care of geriatric patients (Neurosurgery). Admit and discharge, observe for changes, and treat per protocol
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and clinical procedures.
- Educated families on patient care techniques and health management strategies.
COVID-19 Unit RN
Children's Hospital, Dallas
Dallas
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Contract/seasonal
- Conducted thorough assessments to monitor patient progress and respond to changing medical conditions effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment regimens and discharge instructions.
- Participated in training programs for new technologies, ensuring smooth integration into daily nursing operations for improved efficiency, ETC.
- Administered patient care and monitored vital signs in the COVID-19 unit.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
PART-TIME LVN/RN
Hope Pediatrics
Dallas
04.2013 - 04.2022
- Pediatric care, home health, G-tube care and feeding, Tracheostomy Care, Care of Vent Patients, dressing change, administering medications, Charting, Assist Pts. with ADL, Intermittent Catheterization, documentation
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
- Promoted adherence to treatment plans by conducting regular follow-up visits and providing ongoing support to patients.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
LVN
Kindred Hospital
Mansfield
07.2015 - 09.2021
- Geriatric care in a hospital setting. Worked in the medical-surgical flow with patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Care for patients with IV, Trach, and Vent, PICC line, wound vacuum, and other acute.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting abnormalities to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols, ETC.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LVN
Brentwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Dallas
11.2010 - 07.2015
- Skilled nursing service and long-term care. Provide behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Assist Residents with multiple chronic diagnoses. Provide treatment within the scope of practice as defined by state law.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving compliance across healthcare settings.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to patient needs, etc.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - FNP - Student
UTH Houston
Houston, TX12.2027
Bachelor of Science - RN BSN
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR01-2021
Associate of Arts - AS
Tarrant County College
Dallas01-2010
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Platt College
Dallas, TX12.2010
Skills
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Patient Care
- Clinical Assessment
- Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Coordination
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Leadership
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- MS word/Office Suite Service
- Windows
- Epic
- Cerner
Accomplishments
- Chancellor’s and Dean’s Honor Lists
- Academic Excellence Award and Perfect Attendance Awards.
Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN, 2021
- Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN, 2010
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS
- American Heart Association: CPR/ BLS
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Momentus Pediatrics Home Health Care
10.2024 - Current
RN
Texas Health Resources
12.2021 - 12.2025
COVID-19 Unit RN
Children's Hospital, Dallas
07.2020 - 10.2021
LVN
Kindred Hospital
07.2015 - 09.2021
PART-TIME LVN/RN
Hope Pediatrics
04.2013 - 04.2022
LVN
Brentwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2010 - 07.2015
Doctor of Nursing Practice - FNP - Student
UTH Houston
Bachelor of Science - RN BSN
University of Arkansas
Associate of Arts - AS
Tarrant County College
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Platt College