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ESTHER UKOT

Richmond,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Been in the healthcare setting for over 17 years, started as a nursing assistant, Certified medication aide in both LTC and assisted Living facility. As an LVN for more than five years, with experience in LTC, mental health/psych and assisted Living facility. Was deemed capable to be deployed to the COVID-19 UNITS during the global pandemic. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillful in handling difficult and high-stress situations. Ability to work with diverse patient populations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service to improve outcome.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, REHAB UNIT

Kindred Hospital
Houston, TX
2023.02 - Current
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

RN Floor Nurse

Shiftkey, Multiple LTC Facilities In Houston
05.2022 - Current
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans
  • Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families

Hospice Registered Nurse

Kobi Healthcare Services
05.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient

LVN/RN Staff Nurse

Miraclehands Homehealth
08.2019 - Current
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels

LVN

Tawl Homehealth
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising.
  • 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.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.

LVN

Garda World Federal Services Healthcare
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results of patients outcomes
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with patient and family members

LVN

Richmond State Supported Living Center
10.2018 - 03.2021

Administer Medication to patients

  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Burnett International College
Boynton Beach, FL
03.2020

Associate of Science - LVN

North Broward Technical College
Deerfield Beach, FL
03.2018

Associate of Arts - Nursing Pre-requisites

WCJC
TX, Sugar Land
05.2012

Skills

  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Disease Management Programs
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Patient Care Assessment

Certification

  • Certified BLS

Timeline

RN, REHAB UNIT

Kindred Hospital
2023.02 - Current

RN Floor Nurse

Shiftkey, Multiple LTC Facilities In Houston
05.2022 - Current

Hospice Registered Nurse

Kobi Healthcare Services
05.2022 - Current

LVN

Garda World Federal Services Healthcare
04.2021 - 07.2021

LVN/RN Staff Nurse

Miraclehands Homehealth
08.2019 - Current

LVN

Tawl Homehealth
07.2019 - 06.2022

LVN

Richmond State Supported Living Center
10.2018 - 03.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Burnett International College

Associate of Science - LVN

North Broward Technical College

Associate of Arts - Nursing Pre-requisites

WCJC
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