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FLORENCE O OKOTIE
Missouri City,TX
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Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with proven skills offering comprehensive patient care in acute, and non-acute environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. 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.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
United Memorial Medical Center(Now Known As BMC)
MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
07.2019 - Current
Job overview
- 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
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
Houston Methodist Hospital
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- 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.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Aveanna Home Health
REGISTERED NURSE
06.2018 - 02.2020
Job overview
- 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
- 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
- Care for post-surgical patients including TKAs, Spine surgeries including (spinal fusions, Laminectomy, disc arthroplasty, cervical fusion) and so on
- Care for patients with Diabetes, Hypertension, CHF, Dialysis, ESRD, and other acute and chronic conditions.
SUN Behavioral Houston
REGISTERED NURSE, Psych Registered Nurse
04.2019 - 04.2019
Job overview
- 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.
MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES
RN
07.2018 - 10.2018
Job overview
- 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
Superhero Kids Home Health, Pediatric
Home Health Nurse
01.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- 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.
Abet Life Home Health
REGISTERED NURSE
01.2017 - 08.2018
Job overview
- 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
The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science
12.2020
Harrisburg Area Community College
Associate Degree from Nursing
12.2015
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Preventative Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Infection Control Measures
- Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
- Documentation
- Telemetry
- Discharge Planning
- Medication Management
- Acute Care
- Pain Management
- Venipuncture
- Patient Health Information Access
- Physician Collaboration
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
BLS - Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
ACLS -Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Affiliations
American Nurses Association (ANA) Member Texas Nurses Association (TNA) Member 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)
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Houston Methodist Hospital
09.2022 - Current
MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
United Memorial Medical Center(Now Known As BMC)
07.2019 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, Psych Registered Nurse
SUN Behavioral Houston
04.2019 - 04.2019
RN
MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES
07.2018 - 10.2018
REGISTERED NURSE
Aveanna Home Health
06.2018 - 02.2020
Home Health Nurse
Superhero Kids Home Health, Pediatric
01.2018 - 08.2018
REGISTERED NURSE
Abet Life Home Health
01.2017 - 08.2018
The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science
Harrisburg Area Community College
Associate Degree from Nursing
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