FRANKLIN OKEKE MSN-Ed, CM-DNs, TNCC, RN.
Laurel,MD
Summary
Hands-on Registered Nurse showcasing Twenty-three years career history overseeing triage and coordinating care in busy hospital setting. Known for having the poise and polish to professionally handle difficult personalities and remaining calm in stressful situations. Cultivating lasting relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and other stakeholders through effective communication, dynamic time management.
A wealth knowledge of nursing experience, bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in EHR such as Cerner Millennium as superuser, Cerner Soarian, and Medi-Tech. Expert Medication administrations and monitoring desired effects/outcomes. ER-Charge Nurse Experience .
The recent Nursing experience is working as an ER-Nurse, Trauma Nurse, Medical-Surgical Tele-Nurse & Acute Behavioral Unit in a Hospital setting. Administrative experience as Clinical nursing Supervisor over 6 years and Nurse Manager over 5 years. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments, and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care. Results-oriented, well-round, and articulate clinician with a patient-first center approach. Strategic planning and client relationship management expert.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Nurse
Howard University Hospital
Washington, District Of Columbia
10.2020 - Current
- Maintain great working relationship other teammates Physicians, Physician Assistance , Nurse Practitioner , Patient care Technicians, Case managers, Social work, companion and other teammates providing excellent care to patient populations.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers. Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Making purposeful rounding on the patients, ensure safety and address their concerns. Anticipates behavioral escalation and contact providers for immediate interventions.
- Analyze critical cardiac rhythms and provides immediate treatment plan for example by calling codes if required. Monitor Cardiac medication drips, draw labs , perform EKG and send patient to diagnostic study on time.
- Round on the patient more frequently, anticipates patient needs and address patient their concerns on timely manner. Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care. Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care. Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses. Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Worked all parts of ER Urgent care, Psychiatric, Observation, REU (Rapid Evaluation Unit) , Ambulance Triage /PFC ( Patient Flow Coordinator), North/south pods for ambulatory patients.
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
Washington, District of Columbia
08.2014 - Current
- Supervises Nursing Care on four Units ( Cardiac-Stroke Recovery unit, Orthopedic Spinal Cord Injury recovery unit, Brain-Stroke Injury Recovery Unit & National Children Center for Rehabilitation Unit).
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Respond to Rapid response, Code Autumn (Falls) & Code Blue.
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
- Rounds on each unit and visits patients to ensures their needs are met. Ensure each employee is dressed appropriately and waring their ID-Badge.
- Provided training and supervision to 20-24 Registered Nurses and 22-26 Patient care Technicians on four these units
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Provides clinical resources to Registered Nurses in areas such as complex wound treatments, IV insertion and I.V Pumps management, Difficulty Blood draws , all incident reports.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care
- Evaluates patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Coordinates with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
Nurse Unit Manager
Blakehurst Senior Living Community
Towson, MD
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain the continuum of care.
- Worked at least 96 hours per month as a floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza, and other illnesses of concern.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Emergency Room & Psychiatric Unit
Northwest Hospital
Randallstown, MD
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Maintain great working relationship other teammates Physicians, Physician Assistance , Nurse Practitioner , PCT'S, Case managers, Social work, companion and other teammates providing excellent care to patient populations.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers. Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Making purposeful rounding on the patients, ensure safety and address their concerns. Anticipates behavioral escalation and contact providers for immediate interventions.
- Analyze critical cardiac rhythms and provides immediate treatment plan for example by calling codes if required. Monitor Cardiac medication drips, draw labs , perform EKG and send patient to diagnostic study on time.
- Round on the patient more frequently, anticipates patient needs and address patient their concerns on timely manner. Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care. Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care. Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses. Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Worked all parts of ER Urgent care, Psychiatric, Observation, REU (Rapid Evaluation Unit) , Ambulance Triage /PFC ( Patient Flow Coordinator), North/south pods for ambulatory patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/ Telemetry
SHADY GROVE ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
Rockville, MD
08.2007 - 05.2017
- Worked in Cardiac -Telemetry Provider, Medical-Surgical Care Unit, Post-Surgical Unit, Oncology Chemo-Biotherapy Provider Unit & Post-Anesthesia care Unit.
- Worked as an ER nurse for two years before transferring to the bariatric unit.
- Management of Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter Porta-Catheter, Mid-lines, Central line
- Provides leadership and skills for nurses taking care of post-operative patients
- Provides resources to nurses and Supervised 10 nurses when assumed charge nurse responsibility
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
- Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission On Accreditation of Health Organization reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders, and orient patients to the unit
- Float Poole staff self-schedule
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
United Medical Center
Washington, DC
04.2003 - 08.2015
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient health information.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously, and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans. Obtain blood specimens, urine, EKG, and complete admission assessment.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects. - Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety. Followed all safety protocols when administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
- Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers. - Managed 6-8 patients ratio and care plans in Medical /mental disorder mental health facility in Washington D.C.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases, and injuries.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support. Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery, and reducing compliance issues.
- Documented all therapies, including Milieu therapy and Psychotherapy to keep patient charts up-to-date. Advocated for patient needs with the interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches. Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Arizona 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Illinois City, IL2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College of College
Albany, NY2002
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY2002
Skills
- Covid-19 trained nurse, use of PPE, and prevention
- ER-Charge nurse Experience
- Excellent with IV starts, blood draws, EKG Basic Interpretation, I-STAT, and Infusion Specialist nurse
- Level 1 Trauma ER Nurse experience
- Excellent communicator
- Expert is the use of a various type of restraints ( Chemical, Physical TAT, Roll-belt, vest, and soft limb)
- Excellent Customer service and improved Patient Care experience champion HIPAA guidelines
- Knowledge of Antipsychotic drug regimen and potential side effects
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Schedule management
- Process improvement
- Planning and coordination
- Team management
- Computerized charting specialist
- Conducting Various types of therapies such as milieu therapy
- Managing seizure patients
- Administration of Oral, IM, Sub Q & IV drug therapy management
- AIDET/4P'S Champion to improve patient's experience
Interests
TNCC { Trauma Nurse Core Course} ACLS { Advance Cardiac Life support } BLS {Basic Life Support}, Certified Chemotherapy Biotherapy : Case Management and Delegating Nurse Certified , Fundamentals provider. Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland compact , License number R160638 Registered Nurse in the Washington D.C, License number RN1002667.
Affiliations
Member, Small Business Association (2008 - present) & Member, Alumni Association. Active Member of American Nurse Association and also a member of Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS). Member of CMRN.
Timeline
ER Nurse
Howard University Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Nurse Unit Manager
Blakehurst Senior Living Community
07.2018 - 12.2020
Emergency Room & Psychiatric Unit
Northwest Hospital
01.2018 - 09.2020
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/ Telemetry
SHADY GROVE ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
08.2007 - 05.2017
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
United Medical Center
04.2003 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College of College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
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