JOVITA IKRE
GRANDPRAIRIE,TX
Summary
Passionate about enhancing patient satisfaction through meticulous care coordination and effective medication administration. Excelled in interdisciplinary team collaboration and patient education, significantly contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in multitasking and maintaining HIPAA compliance, demonstrating a strong blend of technical proficiency and compassionate care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
CORAL REHAB AND NURSING OF ARLINGTON
04.2023 - Current
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
LVN Charge Nurse
Heritage Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced team communication by conducting regular staff meetings, addressing concerns, and promoting open dialogue.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using PCC
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LVN Charge Nurse
Forum Parkway Health & Rehab
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Enhanced team communication by conducting regular staff meetings, addressing concerns, and promoting open dialogue.
Education
Diploma - NURSING
CONCORDE CAREER INSTITUTE
Grand Prairie, TX05.2019
Bachelor of Science - QUANTITY SURVEYING
OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY
NIGERIA10.2002
Skills
Medication Administration
Vital signs monitoring
Team Collaboration
Patient Care Coordination
Documentation accuracy
Care Planning
Privacy and confidentiality
Quality Improvement
Delegation Abilities
Patient Assessments
HIPAA Compliance
Medical Records Management
Regulatory Compliance
Community health
Wound Care
Patient Education
CPR/AED
Intravenous Medications
Dementia Knowledge and Care
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Multitasking
Certification
CPR/BLS CERTIFIED
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
CORAL REHAB AND NURSING OF ARLINGTON
04.2023 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Forum Parkway Health & Rehab
01.2020 - 04.2021
LVN Charge Nurse
Heritage Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2019 - 03.2023
Diploma - NURSING
CONCORDE CAREER INSTITUTE
Bachelor of Science - QUANTITY SURVEYING
OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY
CPR/BLS CERTIFIED
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