Jessica Nwokocha
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication, seeking a position to grow on the job and use my skills to perform patient care. Passionate and motivated, with a drive for excellence and a strong desire to acquire new skills, strong team collaboration, and a successful record.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita
10.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Cypress Creek Psychiatric Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Eagle's Trace Retirement Community
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Assessed the vital signs of the resident such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, oxygen level, and respiration.
- Administered prescribed medication, apply bandages and dressings, insert catheters, and monitor the IVs.
- Responded to resident’s requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Under the supervision of the Head RN, carried out the routine care for residents and communicated concerns.
CNA
Eagle's Trace Retirement Community
04.2019 - 11.2021
- Answered call lights and supported residents’ comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked resident vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted resident with activities of daily living.
Rehab Aide
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Obtain Patient's weight.
- Prepared patients for treatment by positioning, dressing or removing external supports.
- Assisted patients during ambulation to prevent injuries.
- Experience with Jackson Pratt drains and Catheters
- Assisted with Patient's head to toe assessment.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Lone Star College
Montgomery, TX05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lone Star College
Tomball, TX05.2023
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lone Star College
Kingwood, TX08.2021
Certification - Nursing Assistance
Houston Community College
Houston, TX12.2018
Skills
- Therapeutic Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Assessment
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - 06/2023-08/2026
- Registered Nurse – 06/2023-08/2026
- BLS, [American Heart Association] - 05/2023- 05/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cypress Creek Psychiatric Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare
08.2023 - 10.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Eagle's Trace Retirement Community
11.2021 - 10.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2021 - 02.2024
Rehab Aide
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2021
CNA
Eagle's Trace Retirement Community
04.2019 - 11.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lone Star College
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lone Star College
Certification - Nursing Assistance
Houston Community College
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Lone Star College
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