Flora Dakoru Okuchaba
Brownsburg,Indiana
Summary
I am a registered nurse with 15 years of experience in Nigeria and more than 2 years of experience in the United States, I am currently applying for a full-time job in your establishment, with the aim of evidence-based care and support for patients.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
IU Health Avon
08.2024 - Current
- Physical assessment of patients
- Administration of medication
- Recognition of adverse and side effects of medication
- Carrying out all nursing procedures concerning the patient
Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Provide nursing care to med-surgical/ psyche/behavioral patients
- General assessment of patient
- Administering medications
- Recognizing adverse effects of medications or reactions to blood transfusion
- Recognizing changes in the medical conditions of patients
- Precepting registered nurses and students
- Monitoring and evaluating patients
- Carrying out assigned duties relating to the care of patients
Registered Nurse
Rivers State University Teaching Hospital
12.2010 - 10.2022
- Carrying out emergency services to patients
- Providing nursing care to med-surg patients
- Administering medications and carrying out all nursing procedures
- Monitoring vital signs and symptoms relating to illness
- Informing doctors about the progress of the patient's illness and concerns
Registered Nurse
General Hospital Ngo
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Providing nursing care to patients
- Assisting the doctor in surgical procedures
- Carrying out the delivery of a newborn
- Monitoring vital signs and carrying out other nursing-related procedures
Registered Nurse
Procter and Gamble (P&G)
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Educating teenagers in different middle and high schools females on personal hygiene, menstruation, and puberty, and sharing free sanitary pads to students
Education
RN -
School of Nursing Port Harcourt
RM -
School of Midwifery Port Harcourt
BSC. -
Garden City College
Skills
- ER experience
- Med-surg specialty
- Antenatal care
- Delivery care
- Postnatal care
- Family planning
- Preceptor
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
Certification
- Registered Nurse in North Dakota Board of Nursing
- Illinois Board of Nursing
- BLS
- Family Planning Certified (Planned Parenthood Federation, Nigeria)
- Registered Nurse/Midwife (Nursing and Midwifery Council, Nigeria)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
IU Health Avon
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
12.2022 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Rivers State University Teaching Hospital
12.2010 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
General Hospital Ngo
01.2009 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse
Procter and Gamble (P&G)
09.2008 - 06.2009
RM -
School of Midwifery Port Harcourt
BSC. -
Garden City College
RN -
School of Nursing Port Harcourt
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