Nkechinyere Okenini
Loganville,GA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Winder Center for Nursing and Healing, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in direct patient care and HIPAA compliance, demonstrating a commitment to continuous quality improvement and patient safety. Excelled in mentoring staff, showcasing exceptional teamwork and documentation accuracy. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 2+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Winder Center for Nursing and Healing
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Park Place Nursing & Rehab Facility
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA08.2022
Associate of Science - Gerontology
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA09.2009
Skills
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA Compliance
Physical Assessment
Patient Care
Geriatric Care
Diabetes management
Documentation accuracy
Medication Dispensing
Breathing Treatments
Documenting intake
Caregiving skills
Preventive Care
Patient Intake
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Winder Center for Nursing and Healing
11.2022 - 09.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Park Place Nursing & Rehab Facility
09.2022 - 10.2022
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Associate of Science - Gerontology
Central Georgia Technical College
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