Funmi Ajibade-O'Bannon
Nurse
Rosharon,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 23 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with IV insertion & medication administration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Coordinator
Harris Health Systems
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
- Supervised and maintained all utilization review documentation through Epic.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
- Coordinated transportation to get patients to and from medical Procedures.
- Trained new staff on filing, phone etiquette and other office duties.
- Worked with patients to ascertain issues and make referrals to appropriate specialists.
ER LVN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising ER RN & Provider.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Utilization Management LVN
Kelsey-Seybold Healthcare
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Reviewed cases for patients and insurance companies before requested procedures to ensure proper utilization of patient insurance.
- Scanned all cases for medical necessity prior to approving requested procedures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management. Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
- Submitted cases to Medical Director for criteria failures and helped facilitate resolutions and approvals.
Licensed Practical Nurse
US Dept Of Veterans Affairs
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
WellPath Healthcare
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Performed DUI specimen collection for arresting officers.
- Assisted RN's with intake and initial assessments of inmates for housing determinations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Vista Hospital
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Administered medications to acute adult behavioral health patients in lock down unit.
- Monitored & treated detoxing patients using CIWA & COWS protocol.
- V insertion, care & removal as needed.
- Foley catheter insertion, care & removal as needed.
- Patient chart documentation via EMR. Administered injections, enemas, specimen collections via blood, urine, stool & wound.
- Provided charge nurse & physicians with verbal updates on patients status throughout assigned shift.
- Educated patients on diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Maintained patient safety & privacy via HIPAA regulations and hospitals policies.
- Assisted charge nurse with admissions & discharges.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Healthcare Partners Of Nevada
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
United Healthcare
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Corizon Healthcare
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Administered medications to inmates/patients in my assigned units.
- Performed wound care to include cleanings & dressings as needed.
- Monitored BS levels on all diabetic patients in my units.
- Monitored and treated detoxing patients/inmates using COWS/CIWA protocol.
- Performed specimen collection via blood, urine, stool & wound as needed.
- Performed DUI specimen collections for arresting officers.
- Assisted RN's with intake & initial assessments of inmates for housing determination.
Laboratory Assistant / Point of Care Analyst
Dignity Healthcare Services/St. Rose Dominican Hos
09.2008 - 03.2015
- Specimen collection Via Venipuncture from patients presenting to ER.
- Performed specific specimen testing via ISTAT at ER bedside.
- Assisted physicians with bone marrow Biopsy's
- Assisted with new hire training and preceptorship.
- Processed specimens presented to laboratory from hospital floors and reference laboratories.
- Assisted nurses in ER with restraining of L2K mental health patients & much more.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX02.2025
Nursing License - Practical Nursing
Nevada Career Institute
Las Vegas, NV09.2014
Skills
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Obtaining Authorizations
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Case management
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Utilization Review
- Discharge Planning
- IV Administration
- Laboratory Testing
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Glucose Testing
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Medical Procedure Preparation
Accomplishments
Daisy Award recipient for Memorial Hermann ER LVN in 2021
Timeline
Patient Care Coordinator
Harris Health Systems
01.2022 - Current
ER LVN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2022
Utilization Management LVN
Kelsey-Seybold Healthcare
10.2020 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
US Dept Of Veterans Affairs
06.2019 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Vista Hospital
05.2016 - 03.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Healthcare Partners Of Nevada
01.2016 - 10.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
WellPath Healthcare
09.2015 - 06.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Corizon Healthcare
09.2015 - 05.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
United Healthcare
04.2015 - 06.2016
Laboratory Assistant / Point of Care Analyst
Dignity Healthcare Services/St. Rose Dominican Hos
09.2008 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
Nursing License - Practical Nursing
Nevada Career Institute
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