Gloria Okocha
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Devoted Registered Nurse with a strong clinical background that is committed to providing safe, efficient, and effective holistic care. Proven ability to administer medications safely, complete thorough assessments, and collaborate effectively with the patients interdisciplinary team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse #R276863
Mercy Medical Center Baltimore Md
Baltimore, Maryland
02.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Delegate tasks
- Teach patients about their treatments
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse
Sligo Creek Healthcare
Takoma Park, MD
11.2024 - Current
- Delegate tasks
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-care instructions.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trust Homecare
Bowie, Maryland
05.2024 - Current
- Educated families on care plans and health management for children.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions during home visits.
- Trained caregivers in safe handling and care techniques for children at home.
- Provided emotional support to families navigating pediatric health challenges.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, of pediatric patients.
- Performed assessments of pediatric patients' physical conditions.
- Instructed family members on how to properly use medical equipment such as nebulizers, feeding pumps, oxygen tanks.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Manor Care/ Promedica/Autum Lake
Baltimore , MD
02.2017 - 02.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in mobility exercises to improve residents' physical health.
- Responded promptly to patient calls for assistance or support in a timely manner.
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming elderly patients.
- Promptly reported any changes in patient condition or behavior observed during shift hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD12-2025
Vocational Studies (Licensed Practical Nurse) -
The Community College of Baltimore County
Dundalk, MD12-2022
Certificate - Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Stein Acadamy
Baltimore, MD05-2015
High School Diploma -
Walter Johnson High School
Bethesda, MDSkills
- Customer- Oriented
- Active Listener
- Motivated Team Player
- Diverse group adaptability
- Excellent People Skills
- Organized
- Able to persuade others effectively
References
Christina Ewing
Unit Manager
Mercy Hospital Progressive Care Unit
Phone: (410) 332- 9000
Oserebame Ekatah
HR / Scheduler
Sligo Creek Healthcare
Phone: (301) 244- 6589
Janet
HR/ Scheduler
Trust Homecare, Inc.
Phone: (410) 826- 4345
Angela Edmund (Nurse)
Coworker
Manor Care/ Promedica/ Autum Lake
Timeline
Registered Nurse #R276863
Mercy Medical Center Baltimore Md
02.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sligo Creek Healthcare
11.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trust Homecare
05.2024 - Current
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Manor Care/ Promedica/Autum Lake
02.2017 - 02.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington Adventist University
Vocational Studies (Licensed Practical Nurse) -
The Community College of Baltimore County
Certificate - Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Stein Acadamy
High School Diploma -
Walter Johnson High School