FOLAKEMI AJUWON
Katy,TX
Summary
A Registered Nurse with experience in healthcare services. Knowledgeable in: MAC OS, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Considered to be observant, disciplined, and reliable with a great sense of responsibility. Dedicated to implementing great patient care and customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Aveanna Home Health
Houston, Texas
02.2024 - Current
- Assess and chart observations of the patient’s condition.
- Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs.
- Administer Physician-prescribed medication.
- Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress.
- Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies.
- Keep the patient comfortable through palliative care.
- Recommend tools or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient.
Professional Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Greater Heights, Houston, Texas
02.2023 - Current
- Identify and manage life-threatening post-operative and anesthetic complications.
- Accurately document all elements of the nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Continually communicate patient conditions to members of the care team and patients' families.
- Back-up study nurse for clinical trial.
- Obtains informed consent from the patient before treatment.
- Assists with cancer screenings.
- Facilitates cancer-related supportive activities.
- Performs patient follow-up post-procedure/treatment.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including medication logs and adverse event reports.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Reliant Pediatric Therapy Services
Katy, Texas
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided 1-1 nursing care for the patient, including Trach / Vent.
- Monitored vital signs and provided safe and competent care.
- Ensured that the plan of care is reviewed and followed for appropriate care.
- Updated the office regarding clarification of medications, changes of condition, & medical appointments.
- Educated the family on medical care and training.
- Administered G-button and J-tube feeding.
Hospice Student Nurse (Clinical Rotation)
Texas Elite Hospice
Houston, Texas
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Assessed patient home care needs, including physical, emotional, and spiritual.
- Assisted patients and family members with concern and compassion.
- Assumed case management responsibility and provided direct care as outlined in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
- Reviewed the medical history of patients.
- Reviewed SAEs and followed up with resolution.
Home Health Care Assistant
ResCare Health Services
Houston, Texas
11.2017 - 12.2020
- Monitored patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
- Assisted patients by providing personal services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching the use of a cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques, and equipment for personal hygiene.
- Recorded patient information by making entries in the patient journal and notifying the nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
- Protected the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Western Governors University
05.2025
Associate degree - Nursing (ADN)
Houston Community College
01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
Lone Star Community College
01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (BSB)
The Polytechnic Ibadan
01.1998
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Highly adaptable
- Preventative healthcare
- Patient evaluation
- Strong clinical judgment
- EMR Charting and clinical documentation
- Intravenous therapies
- Wound care
- Drug administration
- Trach / Ventilation
- G-button
- G-tube
- J-tube
- Oasis
- Epic
- My Unity
- Kinnser
- Kantime
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the state of Texas, License number 1109267
- Basic cardiac life support (BCLS) certified.
- Memorial Hermann Nurse Residency program
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Aveanna Home Health
02.2024 - Current
Professional Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Reliant Pediatric Therapy Services
02.2023 - 01.2024
Hospice Student Nurse (Clinical Rotation)
Texas Elite Hospice
03.2021 - 05.2021
Home Health Care Assistant
ResCare Health Services
11.2017 - 12.2020
Associate degree - Nursing (ADN)
Houston Community College
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
Lone Star Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (BSB)
The Polytechnic Ibadan
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Western Governors University