Henry Okoli
Springfield ,MO
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, maintaining sterile environments and supporting surgical teams.
- Implemented safety protocols to reduce infection rates and enhance patient outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed ostomies, surgical drains (JP, Hemovac), wound vacs, Foley catheters, and continuous bladder irrigation (CBI).
- Provided genitourinary care, including catheter insertion, maintenance, removal, and patient education.
- Educated patients and families on post-surgical care, medications, wound management, ostomy care, and discharge instructions.
LPN
Mercy Hospital Springfield
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections, and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the supervisor/RN immediately.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to supervisor/RN immediately.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications, and providing other necessary treatments.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Volunteer
Bread of Life Inc
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected trucks before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
Unit Supply Sergeant
United States Army
04.2006 - 09.2015
- Maintained accountability of all unit equipment and supplies.
- Organized, inventoried, and distributed clothing, small arms ammunition, food items, and other expendable materials.
- Performed regular inventory checks to ensure accuracy of stock records.
- Identified supply discrepancies and worked with appropriate personnel to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Processed requisitions for the procurement of supplies and services.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for storage operations.
- Ensured that hazardous material was stored properly according to regulations.
- Supervised subordinate personnel in the performance of their duties.
- Managed warehouse staff to ensure productivity standards were met or exceeded.
- Coordinated with vendors to research pricing on new products and services.
- Developed reports related to supply status, cost analysis, budgeting.
- Provided guidance on proper handling techniques of sensitive materiel and equipment.
- Prepared documentation such as shipping manifests, purchase orders and invoices for outgoing shipments.
- Tracked incoming shipments from suppliers using various tracking systems.
Education
License Practical Nurse -
Bell Tech Career Institute
Houston, TX01.2024
Associate of Arts - Arts
Houston Community College
Houston, TX12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO05-2025
Skills
- Comprehensive head-to-toe patient assessments
- Focused post-operative and surgical assessments
- Vital signs monitoring and trending
- Fall risk and skin integrity assessment
- Post-operative patient management
- Foley catheter insertion, maintenance, and removal
- Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) care
- Nasogastric (NG) tube care and monitoring
Accomplishments
- Graduated with 4.0 GPA
- Class President
- Three-time recipient of The Army Commendation medal - 2009/2012/2014
- Two-time recipient of the Army Achievement Medal - 2008/2010
- A member of Phi Theta Kappa
- A member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
- Honorably discharged from United States Army after 9 years of active duty.
Certification
- License Practical Nurse
- Certified IV Technician
- Basic Life Support - BLS/CPR
LANGUAGES
English: Professional
Igbo: Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
08.2025 - Current
LPN
Mercy Hospital Springfield
04.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Bread of Life Inc
09.2023 - 12.2023
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
01.2022 - 01.2022
Unit Supply Sergeant
United States Army
04.2006 - 09.2015
Associate of Arts - Arts
Houston Community College
License Practical Nurse -
Bell Tech Career Institute
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University