John Ukoh
Buford,GA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with seven years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in acute and long term care settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
PruittHealth
Lilbourn, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
LPN
Forsyth correctional center
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
LPN Unit Manager
Accordius Health
Winston-Salem, NC
04.2017 - 06.2022
- Planned and coordinated patient care activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
- Monitored patient progress, identified problems, and implemented corrective action plans.
- Assisted in the development of nursing staff by providing guidance, direction, education and support.
- Provided direct patient care including assessments, treatments, medication administration and documentation.
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals and administrative personnel.
- Ensured compliance with current federal and state regulations regarding healthcare delivery systems.
- Evaluated quality of care provided to patients through chart reviews and surveys.
- Participated in performance improvement activities to ensure quality of services provided to patients.
- Managed daily operations of assigned unit including staffing assignments, scheduling of shifts and time off requests.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to promote communication between departments within the facility.
- Coordinated the discharge planning process for incoming and outgoing patients.
- Advised senior management on issues concerning patient care services delivery.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding services offered by the unit.
- Implemented strategies designed to improve operational efficiency within the unit.
CNA Mentor
Accordius Health At Winston Salem
Winston-Salem, NC
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Provided guidance and support to new Certified Nursing Assistants on their first day of work.
Education
Diploma LPN - Practical Nursing
ECPI University Greensboro North Carolina
Greensboro, NC03-2017
Skills
- Geriatric Care
- Care Plan Development
- Disease Prevention
- Policy compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health Promotion
- Emergency Care
- Ethical Practice
- Nursing Documentation
- Infection Control
- Activity Scheduling
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Nursing Staff Supervision
Affiliations
- Nursing professional who enjoys travelling, playing and watching soccer
Certification
- Basic life support
- CPR
- ACLS
- LPN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
PruittHealth
01.2024 - Current
LPN
Forsyth correctional center
05.2022 - 01.2024
LPN Unit Manager
Accordius Health
04.2017 - 06.2022
CNA Mentor
Accordius Health At Winston Salem
03.2015 - 03.2017
Diploma LPN - Practical Nursing
ECPI University Greensboro North Carolina