Florence Okotie
Missouri City,USA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Experienced with psychiatric patient care, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans. Uses crisis intervention techniques to manage high-stress situations effectively, leveraging therapeutic communication to foster patient trust and compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UTHealth Behavioral Center, HCPC
04.2023 - Current
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce the risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained practical coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore the safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and alter treatment plans.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Functions as the liaison between patients and physicians, other multidisciplinary team members, and community agencies/resources.
- Assist patients and their families with discharge planning, including instructions on medications, post-discharge safety concerns, home care, potential issues, and appropriate follow-up for additional support as needed.
- Works as a charge nurse, making assignment and acting as a unit leader
- Care for Patients going through alcohol, opiates and other substance drugs withdrawals
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Houston Methodist Hospital, TMC
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Care for patients with hypertension, chronic kidney disease/Dialysis patients, stroke, diabetes
- Perform phlebotomy and blood transfusions
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
United Memorial Medical Center, Now BMC
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Monitors patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Taught patients' how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- 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
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Identified health issues while at home care visits and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Home Health
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
SUN Behavioral Houston
04.2019 - 04.2019
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Administer medications to patients
- Provide total care for the disabled children in the comfort of their home
- Care of patient with GB/GJ feeding tubes and trach and ventilator dependent patients
- Effective communication with patient, family, and physicians related to significant changes in patients' condition
- Care of patients with PICC lines
Home Health Nurse, Pediatric
Superhero Kids Home Health
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Registered Nurse
Abet Life Home health
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas
Arlington, TX12.2020
Associate Degree - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
York, Pennsylvania12.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Texas A & M International University
Laredo, TX12-2025
Skills
- Mood Disorders
- Restraint Techniques
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Disease Management Programs
- Patient Discharging
- Mental health evaluation
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Care team collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Therapeutic communication
- Crisis intervention
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Home Visits
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR Systems
- Patient Education
- Intravenous Therapy
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Care Plan Development
- Care for post-surgical patients
- Phlebotomy
- Pain management
- Charge Nurse
- Direct patient care
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Texas Nurses Association (TNA) Member
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, University of Texas at Arlington
- Chair, Nursing Advisory Committee for United Memorial medical center Houston Texas (2021-2022)
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advance Cardiovascular Life support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UTHealth Behavioral Center, HCPC
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Houston Methodist Hospital, TMC
09.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
United Memorial Medical Center, Now BMC
07.2019 - 07.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
SUN Behavioral Houston
04.2019 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2018 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Home Health
06.2018 - 02.2020
Home Health Nurse, Pediatric
Superhero Kids Home Health
01.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Abet Life Home health
01.2017 - 08.2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Texas A & M International University
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