EVA OKU
Allen,Texas
Summary
Experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with a strong background in skilled rehab and acute care settings. Skilled in assessing patient needs, administering medications, and implementing care plans to promote recovery. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective treatment. Proficient in medication administration and documentation. Strong interpersonal communication skills and patient advocacy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Ventana by Buckner
Plano, US
08.2021 - 06.2024
- As an Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) working in skilled rehab, my role involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician
- I am responsible for assessing patients' needs, monitoring their conditions, administering medications, and implementing care plans to promote their recovery and well-being
- I also collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective treatment for patients
- Additionally, I document patients' progress and communicate any changes in their condition to the rest of the healthcare team.
LVN
Collinwood Nursing
Plano, US
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as COVID-19, MI, arrhythmia, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Also working with patients on both COVID-19 quarantine and isolation, monitoring them closely for symptoms and treating symptoms per MD orders
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Prepared, administered, and appropriately documented actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous medications
- Appropriately carried out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions
- Keenly observed for physical or emotional changes in patient's condition and accurately documenting noted changes.
LVN
Willowbend Nursing
Mesquite, US
04.2015 - 08.2019
- Provided a level of care in accordance with Nursing Best Practices
- Provided quick assessments and helped to determine treatment needed for patients requiring critical care
- Assisted with obtaining personal information of patients and prepared paperwork in a timely and efficient manner
- Remained compassionate and sensitive to patients and families at all times
- Assisted with duties in the ER, Rehab, and Med-Surg units
- Carefully documented patient care and progress
- Worked to maintain a neat and functional admitting department, conducive to high quality care
- Admission and discharging of short stay, rehab patients
- Tracheotomy care
- Cardiac drip/Inotropic treatment for heart failure patient
- TPN administration.
LVN
Palomino Nursing
Mesquite, US
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
- Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as Covid-19, MI, arrhythmia, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing
- Prepared, administered, and appropriately documented actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous medications
- Appropriately carried out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions
- Keenly observed for physical or emotional changes in patient's condition and accurately documenting noted changes.
LVN
Brentwood Nursing
Dallas, US
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Carefully documented patient care and progress
- Remained compassionate and sensitive to patients and families at all times
- Assisted with duties in the ER, Rehab, and Med-Surg units
- Provided quick assessments and helped to determine treatment needed for patients requiring critical care
- Worked to maintain a neat and functional admitting department, conducive to high quality care
- Assisted with obtaining personal information of patients and prepared paperwork in a timely and efficient manner
- Provided a level of care in accordance with Nursing Best Practices
- Assisted nurses and physicians in carrying out all treatments and day to day protocols
- Remained punctual, adaptable, and flexible in an effort to best serve patient and families
- Admitted and processed all patients, including both admitting and discharging patients.
LVN
Park Manor
DeSoto, US
10.2008 - 01.2011
- Methodically performed support duties for complex diagnostic tests or specialized practices such as preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure
- Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmia, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Education
Dallas Nursing Institute
TX03.2008
Skills
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Leadership Skills
- Communication Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Adaptability
- Effective Time Management
- Medication Administration
- Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Care
- Treatment plan implementation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Geriatric Care
- Catheter Care
- Infection Control
- Reporting and documentation
- Diabetes management
- Patient Assessment
Certification
LVN
Awards
#1 Integral Award for entire 12 floor High Rise Retirement Facility October 2023
References
- MARY WBAMBUGU, Collinwood, 8652302379, mwwambugu@yahoo.com
- SOLOMON BRIGHT, Palomino Nursing, 9725952511, solobright.sax@gmail.com
- Hellene Morgan, Ventana, 18174848594, hmorgan@buckner.org
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Ventana by Buckner
08.2021 - 06.2024
LVN
Collinwood Nursing
06.2019 - 07.2022
LVN
Palomino Nursing
03.2017 - 06.2019
LVN
Willowbend Nursing
04.2015 - 08.2019
LVN
Brentwood Nursing
01.2011 - 05.2014
LVN
Park Manor
10.2008 - 01.2011
Dallas Nursing Institute
LVN
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