Hope Okoroh
McKinney,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 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 in Med surg, ED, Telemetry, ICU, outpatient, and homecare.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Evaluator
Housing Works
08.2022 - Current
- Provide routine psychiatric evaluation to Housing works clients remotely
- Provide psych medications and coverage if the psych provider is not available
- Maintain a panel of patients for follow-up psychiatric care.
- Used analyzers, multimeters, and power supplies to conduct diagnostic procedures.
- Coordinate and collaborate care with other interdisciplinary care teams.
Psychiatric Provider MOCJ/DHS Isolation Sites
Housing Works
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management to the existing and growing Office of Mental Health (OMH) clients.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings to address identified clinical care needs for clients and students
- Coordinate learning objectives from theory to clinical practice
Nursing Director and Tele Psych Nurse Practitioner
Berkshire Farm
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline the scope of positions for the new organization.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster the achievement of revenue goals.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Undergraduate Clinical Instructor
Russell Sage College
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as a group.
- Served as a mentor for new Clinical Instructors, sharing expertise on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of the program by participating in accreditation reviews and implementing recommended changes.
- Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Ellis Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress and challenges, collaborating with team members in the development of tailored interventions for individual cases.
- Acted as a patient advocate, navigating complex healthcare systems and ensuring patients'' rights, values, and preferences were respected throughout their care journey.
- Achieved positive patient experiences by providing empathetic support alongside evidence-based clinical care tailored to individual needs.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor / Educator, MLTC/CHHA
Visiting Nurse Service Of NY
05.2012 - 09.2017
- Conducted in-service training sessions for nursing staff to enhance their skills and stay up-to-date on best practices in the field.
- Initiated care plan and actualized appropriate interventions and treatment.
- Increased staff retention rates by offering professional development opportunities and creating a supportive workplace culture.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new clinical programs.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration, and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Long Island University
Brooklyn12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College
Jamaica, NY05.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY12.2003
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
Affiliations
- American Nurse Association
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Behavioral Health Evaluator
Housing Works
08.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Provider MOCJ/DHS Isolation Sites
Housing Works
02.2021 - 07.2022
Nursing Director and Tele Psych Nurse Practitioner
Berkshire Farm
02.2020 - 05.2021
Undergraduate Clinical Instructor
Russell Sage College
01.2018 - 05.2020
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Ellis Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2020
Clinical Nurse Supervisor / Educator, MLTC/CHHA
Visiting Nurse Service Of NY
05.2012 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
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