Grace Okoro
Perry Hall,MD
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Skilled Unit
Atlas Rossville Rehabilitation and Health Care Ctr
Baltimore, MD
07.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to post-operative surgical patients in the skilled unit.
- Administered intravenous therapy, medication injections and infusions according to established protocols.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies or changes in a patient's condition by initiating appropriate interventions according to nursing standards of practice.
- Identified potential risk factors for physical or psychosocial problems; initiated appropriate interventions or referred to other healthcare professionals when necessary.
- Provided compassionate support to families during difficult times.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently while managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to ensure quality outcomes for all patients under my care.
- Assessed and monitored patients' conditions, including vital signs and medication administration.
- Instructed patients and family members on disease prevention, treatment regimens, proper nutrition and lifestyle changes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to improving patient outcomes.
- Performed wound care such as dressing changes, irrigation of wounds, debridement of necrotic tissue.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications and other pertinent information.
- Monitored patient progress toward goals identified in the plan of care; adjusted plan as needed based on assessment data.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses, medications and self-care management strategies.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans in collaboration with other health team members.
- Promoted positive relationships between staff members through open communication channels.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Long-Term Care RN
Oakwood Care Center
Middle River, MD
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed acute episodes of illness through implementation of appropriate interventions including medication administration.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations using critical thinking skills to assess the situation appropriately while providing timely interventions as needed.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration rates regularly throughout shift.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions; implemented changes as necessary based on evaluation results.
- Provided nursing care to elderly residents in long-term care setting, ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, medications, treatments and lifestyle modifications.
- Identified changes in patient's condition or behavior that may require medical intervention or additional assessment.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, discharges, and end-of-life decisions for patients in the facility.
- Developed and implemented teaching plans for residents based on identified learning needs related to their diagnoses.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times associated with a loved one's terminal illness or death process.
- Assessed resident's nutritional status by monitoring food intake and output records; provided nutritional counseling when necessary.
- Conducted detailed health histories and physical examinations on new patients.
- Performed assessments of patient's health status and developed individualized plans of care accordingly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions related to patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care plan goals within established timelines.
- Administered intravenous medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when planning interventions for complex medical conditions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient information according to established policies and procedures.
- Collaborated across departments to meet residents' long-term care needs.
- Responded promptly to changes in conditions and emergency situations to deliver expert care in line with good practices and patients' wishes.
- Monitored resident health with regular assessments to check on conditions and care efficacy.
- Managed medication passes and treatment schedules to verify proper administration.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
GNA
Oakwood Care Center
Middle River, MD
09.2013 - 03.2022
- Assisted with patient transfers, ambulation and mobility.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices while providing care to patients.
- Offered emotional support to family members of hospitalized patients.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plans and goals.
- Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior.
- Assessed the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients.
- Provided vital signs monitoring and reporting.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by following established protocols.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and cleaned according to guidelines.
- Monitored fluid intake, output levels and reported changes to RNs, MDs.
- Reported any unusual observations or changes in patient conditions to appropriate medical staff members.
- Utilized proper body mechanics when performing patient lifts or transfers.
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, feeding and dressing.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to infection control policies.
- Supported nursing staff members with various tasks as needed.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05-2020
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Compassionate Care
- Ethical Practice
- Health Promotion
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Examination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation
- Wound Care
- Infection Control
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Vitals monitoring
- Patient Education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Active Listening
- Goal Setting
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Self Motivation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Skilled Unit
Atlas Rossville Rehabilitation and Health Care Ctr
07.2023 - Current
Long-Term Care RN
Oakwood Care Center
03.2022 - 07.2024
GNA
Oakwood Care Center
09.2013 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Morgan State University
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