Florence Ekoyata
Haverhill,MA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center, Boston
2024.03 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Nursing Supervisor
Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital
2023.01 - 2024.02
- Increased staff retention through effective communication, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by conducting regular unit assessments and process improvements.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by addressing concerns promptly and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality care.
- Supported departmental goals through active participation in hospital-wide committees and initiatives.
- Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, policies, and procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by enforcing infection control measures and risk management strategies consistently across the unit.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital
2004.06 - 2022.12
- Provide direct care to patients in acute care settings
- Assess patient, document and report changed to MD
- Telemetry monitoring
- Able to assist medical staff with vital signs
- Participate in making and carrying out team decisions
Home Care Nurse
Nizhoni Health Systems
2010.04 - 2018.05
- Administer medications in home care settings
- Assess the patient's mental status. Educate and evaluate per plan of care.
- Communicate with vendors, managers, and doctors changes from baseline
- Schedule of any meds due to be ordered or picked up
- Check vital signs and blood sugars and report abnormal to MD and managers
- Give written report to clinical manager about patient status and route
- Document all medications on medication profile
Direct Support Professional
Greater Lynn Mental Health
1996.08 - 2002.06
- Assists individuals with disabilities with maintaining all aspects of personal and communal living space
- Create opportunities and encourage residents to develop skills in self-care and home management
- Assist individuals in learning home and community safety skills
- Support and assist individuals in attaining their future plan goals as appropriate
- Follow DMR/DMH agency and program medication administration
- Follow individual schedule for medication supervision
- Seek medical assistance immediately for individual; concerns and suspected illnesses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bay State College
Boston, MA06.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regis College
Medford, MA06.2003
Skills
- Understand the proper care of specimen collection
- Ability to work well under stress
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Possess manual dexterity and physical stamina
- Sensitive to patients' needs
- Enjoy helping others
- Demonstrate ability to work well with a diverse population
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center, Boston
2024.03 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital
2023.01 - 2024.02
Home Care Nurse
Nizhoni Health Systems
2010.04 - 2018.05
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital
2004.06 - 2022.12
Direct Support Professional
Greater Lynn Mental Health
1996.08 - 2002.06
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bay State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regis College
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