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Eka Ekpo

Houston,TX

Summary

Compassionate LVN Student Nurse with hands-on experience at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, skilled in medication administration and vital sign monitoring. Adept at implementing care plans and fostering patient-focused care, ensuring safety and comfort. Proven ability to document behaviors accurately while promoting health and wellness in diverse patient populations.

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Five Star Senior Living
10.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.

LVN Student Nurse

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

LVN Student Nurse

Kindred Hospital
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Supported needs of 4-6+ residents under Acute care.

LVN Student Nurse

Mason Creek Transitional Care
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Home Health Aide

Brookdale Assisted Living
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.

Travel Patient Care Technician

Seattle Medical Center
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term/Acute care.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
09-2026

Associate of Science - Nursing

Texas Health School
Houston, TX
01-2025

Bachelor of Science - Pre- Pharmacy

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
06-2019

High School Diploma -

Girls And Boys Preparatory
Houston, TX
06-2015

Skills

  • Care plan implementation
  • Collecting specimens
  • Patient-focused care
  • Vital sign recording
  • Infection control procedures
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Catheter care
  • End-of-life care
  • Health promotion
  • Emergency care
  • Medication and dosage
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Phlebotomy

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant

Timeline

LVN Student Nurse

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Five Star Senior Living
10.2024 - Current

LVN Student Nurse

Kindred Hospital
10.2024 - 01.2025

LVN Student Nurse

Mason Creek Transitional Care
07.2024 - 09.2024

Home Health Aide

Brookdale Assisted Living
02.2024 - 09.2024

Travel Patient Care Technician

Seattle Medical Center
01.2023 - 08.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Houston Community College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Texas Health School

Bachelor of Science - Pre- Pharmacy

Texas Southern University

High School Diploma -

Girls And Boys Preparatory

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