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Work History
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MSN Clinical Experience
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Awards
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Nancy Okoth-Shaw

Chester,VA

Summary

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner seeking a nurse practitioner position at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. A progressive and enthusiastic quick learner, committed to furthering expertise in collaboration with the team at VCU Health System. Dedicated, dependable, and multilingual, with a focus on providing optimal care by promoting health, treating illness, and maintaining individuals' physical and emotional well-being. Demonstrated proficiency in team collaboration and effective communication with patients and families.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Clinician II, BSN

VCU Health
02.2019 - Current
  • Worked in 28-unit bed ICU
  • Provided quality care with current nursing best practices
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions for better outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with clinicians to ensure high standards of patient care.
  • Assisted in developing care plans to meet individual patient needs.
  • Participated in quality improvement projects to enhance clinical services.

Care Partner

VCU Health System
05.2018 - 01.2019
  • Worked in a 28-unit ICU
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical staff for prompt attention and treatment.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing personalized care and support throughout their stay.
  • Facilitated the smooth transition between shifts by providing detailed hand-off reports to incoming care partners.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Chicago, Illinois
01.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA
12-2018

Skills

  • Certified BLS Provider
  • Advanced Life Support Certification
  • Intensive Care Nursing
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Proficient in Computer Skills
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Therapeutic Communication Skills
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • Patient Education
  • Health Awareness Initiatives
  • Patient Clinical Evaluation

MSN Clinical Experience

Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum, 600 clinical hours

Hours completed with provision of patient care and education, assessment, diagnosis, and medication prescribing.

  • Riverside Health System, Urology – Summer, 2024
  • VCU Child Development Clinic – Summer, 2024
  • VCU Remote Monitoring – Summer, 2024
  • VCU Endocrine Clinic – Spring, 2024
  • RVA Pediatrics – Spring, 2024
  • VCU Student Health – Spring, 2024
  • VCU Newborn nursery – Spring, 2024
  • VCU Orthopedics – Fall, 2025
  • VCU Mobile Wellness & Health Program – Fall, 2025
  • South Hill Family Practice, Fall, 2025

Licensing

  • Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP, Virginia, 7/31/25
  • Registered Nurse, Virginia State Board of Nursing, Current

Awards

  • Multiple Daisy awards as an RN
  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude as an Undergraduate
  • Presidents' Honors, Deans list as an undergraduate
  • Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2016

Languages

Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Luo
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Clinician II, BSN

VCU Health
02.2019 - Current

Care Partner

VCU Health System
05.2018 - 01.2019

Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

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