LILLIAN OKORO
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Accomplished LPN with a robust background in rehabilitation nursing and patient documentation, honed at ISABELLA NURSING AND REHAB/VIA GREEN KEY NURSING. Excelled in delivering compassionate care and implementing infection control protocols, significantly enhancing patient recovery rates. Demonstrated expertise in geriatric and psychiatric nursing, underpinned by a strong commitment to nursing ethics and health promotion.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
ISABELLA NURSING AND REHAB/VIA GREEN KEY NURSING A
NEW YORK, NY
06.2023 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
LPN
Urban Recovery
Brooklyn, NY
05.2018 - Current
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
LPN
Woodhull Hospital
BROOKLYN, NY
09.2006 - 10.2023
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
LPN - NURSING
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND EXTENSION BOARD
Uniondale, NY08-1999
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY06-1995
Bachelor of Arts - LIBRAL ART
FLORIDAL MEMORIAL COLLEGE
Miami, FL06-1983
High School Diploma -
MAYFLOWER HIGH SCHOOL
IKENNE NIGERIA06-1978
Skills
- Tracheostomy care
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Patient documention
- Health promotion
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric nursing
- Nursing ethics
- Behavioral health
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Psychiatric nursing
- Hospice care
- Medical documentation
Timeline
LPN
ISABELLA NURSING AND REHAB/VIA GREEN KEY NURSING A
06.2023 - Current
LPN
Urban Recovery
05.2018 - Current
LPN
Woodhull Hospital
09.2006 - 10.2023
LPN - NURSING
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND EXTENSION BOARD
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Kingsborough Community College
Bachelor of Arts - LIBRAL ART
FLORIDAL MEMORIAL COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
MAYFLOWER HIGH SCHOOL
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