Jael Okyere (BSN RN)
BSN Registered Nurse
Hutto,TX
Summary
Hardworking Registered nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focuses on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
BSN Registered Nurse
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Westminster Retirement Home
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
Certified Medication Aide/Certified Nurse Aide
The Center at Parmer
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients
- Coordinate with different nurses to assist with patient care and medications
- Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications
- Record medication dosages and times
- Help residents with ADLS
- Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned
- Uphold all health and safety standards
- Respond to patient emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify patient needs.
Certified Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Franklin Park Assisted Living
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients
- Coordinate with different nurses to assist with patient care and medications
- Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications
- Record medication dosages and times
- Help residents with ADLS
- Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned
- Uphold all health and safety standards
- Respond to patient emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify patient needs.
Certified Medication Aide
Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre
11.2010 - 12.2019
- Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients
- Coordinate with different nurses to assist with patient care and medications
- Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications
- Record medication dosages and times
- Observe patients and document changes in their condition
- Gather samples for analysis
- Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned
- Uphold all health and safety standards
- Respond to patient emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify patient needs.
Certified Nurse Assistant/Certified Medication Aide
University Village Memory Care
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Pass prescribed medications to residents
- Report any changes in resident behaviour to charge nurse
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living
- Ability to assist patients with a variety of daily healthcare tasks
- Maintained detailed records of patient vitals and weekly progress
- Solid verbal and written communications skills
- Assessed patient abilities and made care recommendations.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Fellowship Manor
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living
- Ability to assist patients with a variety of daily healthcare tasks
- Maintained detailed records of patient vitals and weekly progress
- Solid verbal and written communications skills
- Assessed patient abilities and made care recommendations.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Valley Manor, rehabilitation
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living
- Ability to assist patients with a variety of daily healthcare tasks
- Maintained detailed records of patient vitals and weekly progress
- Solid verbal and written communications skills
- Assessed patient abilities and made care recommendations.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Atrium Post-Acute Care of Wayne
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living
- Ability to assist patients with a variety of daily healthcare tasks
- Maintained detailed records of patient vitals and weekly progress
- Solid verbal and written communications skills
- Assessed patient abilities and made care recommendations.
Education
Bachelors - Nursing
Aspen University
Austin, TX02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/ Sociology
University of Ghana
Accra -Ghana2007
Skills
- Keen observer, fast learner & good listener
- Memory and Dementia Care
- Order Entry
- Vital Signs and documentation
- Medication Administration
- Caregiving
- Patient Care
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Oral Hygiene
- Safety Management
- EMR Updating
- Nursing Plan Development
Certification
CNA
Certified Medication Aide
CPR Certification
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Certified Medication Technician
BLS Certification
Additional Information
- Awards , I was awarded best employee of the month at University Village. I was also awarded the best employee at Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre. October 2014
Languages
English
Full Professional
GHANAIAN LANGUAGE
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Westminster Retirement Home
07.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Medication Aide/Certified Nurse Aide
The Center at Parmer
11.2021 - 07.2022
Certified Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Franklin Park Assisted Living
01.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant/Certified Medication Aide
University Village Memory Care
09.2014 - 11.2015
Certified Nurse Assistant
Fellowship Manor
08.2012 - 11.2013
Certified Nurse Assistant
Valley Manor, rehabilitation
09.2011 - 08.2012
Certified Nurse Assistant
Atrium Post-Acute Care of Wayne
01.2011 - 07.2011
Certified Medication Aide
Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre
11.2010 - 12.2019
Bachelors - Nursing
Aspen University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/ Sociology
University of Ghana
CNA
Certified Medication Aide
CPR Certification
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Certified Medication Technician
BLS Certification
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