Obianuju Stella Okorie
Calumet City,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE
08.2023 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
LPN Field Nurse
Shiftkey
05.2022 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Brickyard Healthcare
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Bria of River Oaks
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms and report to nurse.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Pavilion of South Shore
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Caregiver
Freedom Homecare
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Caring for elderly at home, facility
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Staff Nurse/Community Health Nurse
Christian Clinic
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Community outreach coordinator
- Counseled patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being.
- Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
- Led outreach activities to target specific demographics and promote health initiatives.
- Set up community health education and promotion programs to reduce chronic conditions.
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Facilitated health screenings with follow-up care to target specific issues.
- Distributed condoms to promote use for HIV-infected persons and persons at highest risk of acquiring HIV.
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Custom Home Care
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Caring for elderly at home, facility
Caregiver
Reliance Home Health Service
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted patient with daily living activities including personal grooming, bathed immobile patients and helped mobile patients into showers
- Completed light housekeeping duties including changing bedding and laundry
- Give out medications according to schedule
- Engaged patients in activities such as walks and easy games
- Followed patient care plans and observed patient behaviors.
Staff Registered Nurse/Midwife(RN/RM) in Charge
The Riverside Hospital Limited
04.2013 - 06.2015
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided treatment of gynecological problems and obstetric patient care.
- Maintained professional conduct operating under midwifery and neonatal nursing care guidelines.
- Conducted prenatal classes for expectant parents and families.
- Provided positive feedback and adapted services to achieve multidisciplinary patient-centered services.
- Modeled holistic care encompassing physiology, sociology, psychology of pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Promoted choices for care options, partnering with women and families to facilitate decisions about healthcare.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Used massage to increase patient comfort and streamline birthing processes.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
- Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
- Participated in over 50 successful births.
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
- Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
- Co-managed high-risk pregnancies and assisted in delivery of multiples.
- Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
- Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
HIV Prevention Counselor
Fhi 360, Ending Aids In West Africa (EAWA),
05.2011 - 10.2012
- Educated clients about living with HIV, preventing further transmission, benefits and challenges of HIV care and treatment and access to resources.
- Assisted clients in enrolling and re-engaging in appropriate medical care.
- Distributed condoms to promote use for HIV-infected persons and persons at highest risk of acquiring HIV.
- Traveled to street venues to conduct various types of HIV tests.
- Collected demographic information to accurately complete CDC HIV report forms.
- Identified and developed client-directed treatment plan to monitor ongoing goal achievement.
- Performed HIV tests and interpreted test results, recording and maintaining test results.
- Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
- Wrote and distributed informational materials on chronic diseases, infant mortality, substance abuse, and other community health concerns.
Staff Registered Nurse
DEFEM CLINIC
11.2011 - 02.2012
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
LIBETTOL SPECIALIST CLINIC
03.2011 - 10.2011
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Registered Nurse
ST. MARY’S JOINT HOSPITAL AMAIGBO
05.2010 - 03.2011
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- 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.
Typist & Assistant Supervisor
Kaycee Consultant Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Filing and document vital statistics daily
- Distributed tasks in terms of services
- Checked personal performance reports
- Typing and designing graphic
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Nursing Sciences, Amaigbo
Amaigbo, Imo State, Nigeria01.2010
Diploma - Computer Training
DGT Computer School
Lagos, Nigeria01.2004
High School Diploma -
Angus Memorial High School
Lagos, Nigeria05.2003
Skills
- Direct Care
- Home Care
- Personal Care
- Home Health
- Hospice Care
- Nursing
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Senior Care
- Meal Preparation
- Hospital Experience
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Medical Office Experience
- Infection Control Training
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Records
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Maternal-child nursing
- Catheter care
- Nursing ethics
- Medical documentation
- Home healthcare
- Palliative care
- Health promotion
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- CPR Certification
Personal Information
Title:
- Registered Nurse (RN), Nigeria
- Registered Midwife (RM), Nigeria
- License Practical Nurse (LPN): New York, USA
Timeline
LPN
GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE
08.2023 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Brickyard Healthcare
02.2023 - 03.2023
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Pavilion of South Shore
08.2022 - 01.2023
LPN Field Nurse
Shiftkey
05.2022 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Bria of River Oaks
01.2020 - 02.2023
Staff Nurse/Community Health Nurse
Christian Clinic
11.2018 - 02.2019
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Custom Home Care
10.2017 - 12.2018
Caregiver
Freedom Homecare
08.2017 - 04.2019
Caregiver
Reliance Home Health Service
01.2015 - 01.2017
Staff Registered Nurse/Midwife(RN/RM) in Charge
The Riverside Hospital Limited
04.2013 - 06.2015
Staff Registered Nurse
DEFEM CLINIC
11.2011 - 02.2012
HIV Prevention Counselor
Fhi 360, Ending Aids In West Africa (EAWA),
05.2011 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse
LIBETTOL SPECIALIST CLINIC
03.2011 - 10.2011
Registered Nurse
ST. MARY’S JOINT HOSPITAL AMAIGBO
05.2010 - 03.2011
Typist & Assistant Supervisor
Kaycee Consultant Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Nursing Sciences, Amaigbo
Diploma - Computer Training
DGT Computer School
High School Diploma -
Angus Memorial High School
- CPR Certification
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