Murren Okocha
PMHNP
Abingdon,MD
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 13 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assess health status, develop diagnoses and manage care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
University Of MD Rehab. & Orthopedic Institute
Baltimore, MD
06.2008 - Current
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing in-patient stay length 20 % on average.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in epic.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills, including bowel & bladder management and wound dressing changing skills.
- Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
RN
University Of MD Medical Center- Shock Trauma
Baltimore, MD
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, physical & occupational therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as craniectomy and tracheostomy.
- Provided exceptional care to 26 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
LPN
Genesis HealthCare
Baltimore, MD
03.2007 - 01.2013
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Performed 1 functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing- PMHNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 08.2020 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing- LPN
Community Colleges Of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD08.2006
Skills
- Patient education
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Care
- Medical evaluation
- Care Plan Development
- Family Education
- Epic use
- Patient And Family Advocacy
- Health screening
- Infection control measures
- Critical care
- Chronic disease management
Professional Organizations
The National Association of Nigerian Nurse in North America (NANNNA)- Formed to improve Nigerian's health and quality of life
The Nursing Practice council. -Looks into nursing practice to determine if the practice is effective or not
Additional Information
I am a dedicated nurse that loves being a nurse and get the job done. Each patient and family member is unique, and the best part of my job is meeting each patient and their family members where they are and working with them at that particular level, and bringing the best out of them.
Timeline
Master of Science - Nursing- PMHNP
Walden University
08.2020 - 11.2022
RN
University Of MD Medical Center- Shock Trauma
03.2016 - 11.2017
RN Staff Nurse
University Of MD Rehab. & Orthopedic Institute
06.2008 - Current
LPN
Genesis HealthCare
03.2007 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Morgan State University
Associate of Science - Nursing- LPN
Community Colleges Of Baltimore County
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