LINDA OKOJIE
Takoma Park,USA
Summary
Seasoned health professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficient-driven leader.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Observer
Johns Hopkins Hospital
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Prepared essays, reports, and other documents detailing experiences for personal reference and classroom credit.
- Pursued all opportunities for learning by attending procedures, treatments, and examinations.
- Removed unsafe objects from room to prevent patient from causing harm to self or others.
- Recognized and reported patient discomfort and distress to nurse or other appointed health care team members.
- Used therapeutic communication and other non-invasive methods to deescalate aggressive behavior.
Student Nurse
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Associate MedTech
Brightview Senior Living
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Take and record residents’ vital sign, such as Temperature, blood pressure, and pulse
- Assist with medication administration, including dispensing, monitoring, and documenting
- Support medical procedures, like wound care
- Support residents with mealtime assistance, hydration, and special dietary needs
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members regarding care plans, concerns, and changes
- Monitor changes or concerns to the nursing team
Student Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Nursing Assistant
Capital City Nurses
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Agreed to take additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and brushing their teeth.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises or open wounds.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Research Training - Student
Clinical Research Fastrack
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Mar. 2023 Clinical Research Training covering Core Competencies including
- ICH GCP E6 R (2)
Education
BSN - NURSING
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL12.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Montgomery College
Takoma Park, MD05.2021
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- IRB and compliance
- Time Management
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Data Analysis
- Communication
- Attention to details
- Clinical study report
- Data Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- EMR / EHR
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- Good Clinical Practice - ICH E6 (R2) | Clinical Research Fastrack - TransCelerate Approved. Mar. 2022 – Present
- Good clinical practice Mar. 2023
- Good clinical practice for clinical research professionals- Udemy. Dec. 2022
- Clinical research for beginners – Udemy Nov. 2022
- Life support and AED training Jul. 2021
- Nursing Assistant License, Maryland Board of Nursing Dec. 2018
- CNA Training Certificate, Quality First Career Center, Jul. 2018 – Till date
- Basic Life Support, CPR, American Heart Association Jul. 2022-Till date
- Nutrition – Havard University online (2025)
Timeline
Clinical Observer
Johns Hopkins Hospital
09.2025 - 01.2026
Associate MedTech
Brightview Senior Living
10.2024 - 11.2024
Student Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
07.2024 - 07.2024
Research Training - Student
Clinical Research Fastrack
03.2023 - 03.2023
Student Nurse
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
01.2023 - 12.2024
Nursing Assistant
Capital City Nurses
11.2021 - 04.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Montgomery College
BSN - NURSING
Chamberlain University