Jospher Okinyi
Crowley,TX
Summary
Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Creative Solutions In Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
- Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
- Implemented interdisciplinary meetings focused on individualized care plan development, resulting in more targeted interventions and improved resident outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate efficient collaboration on resident care planning.
- Provided guidance to nursing staff on accurate completion of Section GG assessments, enhancing overall documentation quality and supporting appropriate Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement rates.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Improved communication between departments by establishing clear protocols regarding assessment timelines, leading to more efficient care planning processes.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by collaborating with external healthcare providers, ensuring continuity of care for residents.
- Improved patient outcomes with comprehensive assessments, identifying changes in condition and adjusting care plans accordingly.
Clinical Nurse Educator/Infection Preventionist
Diversicare Healthcare Services
05.2022 - Current
- In-service education: Designs programs to increase competence in a specific area of practice, such as training in the use of new equipment and review of policies, procedures, and protocols that are required for the learner to function within LTC facility.
- Motivate and educate staff to adopt new practice changes incorporating evidence-based practices that promote positive patient outcomes.
- Offers an educational perspective in all endeavors that affect nursing practice patient-centered care, and positive patient outcomes.
- Fosters a working environment that promotes open communication and facilitates the professional growth and development of the learner
- Helps prevent and identify the spread of infectious agents like bacteria and viruses in a healthcare environment
- Identification and description of the steps necessary for infection surveillance, antibiotic stewardship, investigating, tracking and reporting infections
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Diversecare Healthcare Services
02.2019 - Current
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Advanced Healthcare Solutions LLC
01.2016 - 09.2020
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections, and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications, and prior treatment.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine, or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Cared for over 20 patients each day with quality-driven support
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capscare Academy For Health Care Education
Lake Worth, FL06.2020
Associate of General Studies - Nursing Science
North Lake College
Irving, TX08.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Vernon College
Vernon, TX12.2015
Skills
● Participated in patient care meetings and ensured that support staff was updated
● Provided patient status updates to appropriate medical staff on daily basis
● Ensured that patients receive appropriate amount of supervision
● Assisted with development of patient care plans
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Care Coordination
- Multitasking ability
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Creative Solutions In Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator/Infection Preventionist
Diversicare Healthcare Services
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Diversecare Healthcare Services
02.2019 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Advanced Healthcare Solutions LLC
01.2016 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capscare Academy For Health Care Education
Associate of General Studies - Nursing Science
North Lake College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Vernon College
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