MAKIKO OHIRA
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse with over a decade of diverse international experience in inpatient care, outpatient services, and end-of-life care. Proven ability to adapt to various healthcare settings while maintaining a strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. Eager to leverage expertise in holistic nursing within an organization that prioritizes excellence, innovation, and a patient-focused philosophy. Passionate about enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative teamwork and evidence-based practices.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Islands Hospice
05.2022 - Current
- Provide cares for terminally ill patients near the end of their life, helping them die as comfortably and dignified as possible, usually in their own homes.
- Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of the patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
- Evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs.
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Clinic
04.2022 - 06.2025
- Gathering patient information, such as medical history, health concerns, and symptoms. Collaborating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to assess the patient's condition and deliver treatment.
- Delivering care in a clinic and understanding the critical role that post -hospital care plays in a patient's recovery journey.
Registered Nurse
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored their responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Travel RN
Corp. Nurse Power
04.2006 - 03.2017
- I was assigned to 3 different general hospitals within an 11-year period. These hospitals had approximately 300-bed capacity. I was requested by these hospitals to extend my contract with them whenever my contract was about to end. I received an employee of the year award with my company. Most of time I worked at orthopedic, medical-surgical, and operating room as circulator and scrub nurse.
Certificates Assistant Nurse
National Nurses Plus
01.2009 - 03.2012
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other needs concerning their hygiene.
- Collaborate skills with other nursing staff who have various background and culture.
Registered Nurse
Wakayama Medical University Hospital
04.2002 - 03.2006
- This hospital has 334-bed capacity and can treat 50 patients per unit. As a charge nurse, I had 3 nurses to managed and 25 patients to care for per day.
- Led and mentored 3 newly licensed nurse as a preceptor in developing and professional experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA12.2018
Associate of Science -
Tokushima University
Tokushima, Japan 03.2002
Certification
BLS- American Heart Association
Languages
English
Japanese
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Islands Hospice
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Clinic
04.2022 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
05.2019 - 11.2021
Certificates Assistant Nurse
National Nurses Plus
01.2009 - 03.2012
Travel RN
Corp. Nurse Power
04.2006 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse
Wakayama Medical University Hospital
04.2002 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Angeles College
Associate of Science -
Tokushima University