EUNICE AKANO
RICHMOND,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
USMM
Houston, TX
12.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
RN
Angels Care Home Health
Houston, TX
05.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Patient Care Technician/ CNA
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX
12.2014 - 09.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Provided transportation services for patients in hospital environment using appropriate equipment.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ideal Professional Institute
Miami Gardens, FL04.2019
Associate of Arts -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05.2017
Skills
- Preventative Health
- Intravenous Therapy
- Feeding Assistance
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- KanTime Software
- Personal Care Needs
- Well Visit Procedures
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
RN Case Manager
USMM
12.2021 - Current
RN
Angels Care Home Health
05.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician/ CNA
Memorial Hermann Hospital
12.2014 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ideal Professional Institute
Associate of Arts -
Houston Community College
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