Ikechukwu Nwachukwu
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, excelling in medication delivery and patient vital signs assessment. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective mental health management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal care outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Student Clinical)
HCA Kingwood Medical Center
Kingwood, TX
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted in monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Provided basic patient care, including hygiene support and mobility assistance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized patient care plans.
- Administered medications under supervision, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic health systems.
- Educated patients on post-care procedures and medication management.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Student Clinical)
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
Cypress, TX
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to to include fetus cardiac monitoring to ensure optimal outcomes in antepartum, Labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Assisted in daily postpartum patient care activities, enhancing comfort and well-being of individuals.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop and implement effective care plans.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health record systems for seamless communication.
- Responded promptly to patient inquiries, fostering trust and ensuring a supportive environment.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Student Clinical)
Houston Transitional Care
Houston, TX
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Participated in infection control practices to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Assisted in redirecting and managing patients challenged with mental health crisis by providing patient centered care and effective monitoring of patient's symptoms.
- Assisted in feeding patients and safeguarding patients in crisis.
Correctional Medical Officer
Corecivic Inc.
Telahatchie, MS
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted continues rounds of patients on Constant Direct Observation(CDO) due to mental health distress.
- Assist Nurses in control of patients in a correctional setting to maximise safety and security of patients and medical staff.
- Ensure patients are medicated and conduct non-contact oral cavity search to ensure patient are not hoarding their medications.
- Conducts unscheduled search of patients housing unit to ensure patients are in compliance with their medication.
- Ensure non proliferation of illicit drugs in the correctional managed medical care facility.
Correctional Care Medical Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Beaumont, TX, Beeville TX
08.2012 - 09.2023
- Conducted continues rounds of patients on Constant Direct Observation(CDO) due to mental health distress.
- Assist Nurses in control of patients in a correctional setting to maximise safety and security of patients and medical staff.
- Ensure patients are medicated and conduct non-contact oral cavity search to ensure patients are not hoarding their medications.
- Conducts unscheduled search of patients housing unit to ensure patients are in compliance with their medication.
- Ensure on proliferation of illicit drugs in the correctional managed medical care facility.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care delivery for patients.
Education
Diploma in Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Galen College of Nursing (Houston Campus)
Louisville, KY06-2025
Master of Arts - International Relations
Contour University Bremen/Universitat Von Bremen
Bremen, Germany08-2010
Skills
- Medication delivery
- HIPAA regulations knowledge
- Elderly care management
- Patient vital signs assessment
- Suctioning techniques for patients
- Catheter insertion expertise
- Mental health management
- CPR and AED use
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse Licensed #1210608 Compact (multistate) [Texas Board of Nursing) 9/2025.-11/2027.
- (Preventing and recognizing sexual abuse], Texas Department of family and Protective Services - October 2025
- Data Security and Confidentiality, (Texas Department of family and Protective Services )- October 2025
- Psychotropic medication for children in Texas Foster Care, (Texas Department of family and Protective Services )- October 2025.
- Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care, (Texas Department of family and Protective Services )- October 2025.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (America Heart Foundation) October 2025
Languages
Igbo
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Student Clinical)
HCA Kingwood Medical Center
04.2025 - 06.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Student Clinical)
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
10.2024 - 03.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Student Clinical)
Houston Transitional Care
10.2024 - 12.2024
Correctional Medical Officer
Corecivic Inc.
08.2023 - 05.2024
Correctional Care Medical Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2012 - 09.2023
Diploma in Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Galen College of Nursing (Houston Campus)
Master of Arts - International Relations
Contour University Bremen/Universitat Von Bremen