Oju Okorocha LPN
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Practical Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate evaluations and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Desk Nurse
The Encore at Boca Raton
Boca Raton, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Maintain a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Deliver compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Educate patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Train other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Follow rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Adhere to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Wound Care Coordinator/Nurse
Sutton Park Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
New Rochelle, NY
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as proper skin hygiene, nutrition and exercise programs that improve healing process.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health professionals regarding complex cases or difficult wounds requiring additional attention or specialized treatments.
- Oversaw ordering processes for specialty dressings through outside vendors.
- Assisted with training new employees on best practices for providing effective evidence based wound care.
LPN Nurse Manager
Throgs Neck Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
The Bronx, NY
04.2012 - 10.2022
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
LPN Nurse Manager
Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Yonkers, NY
04.2011 - 12.2013
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ12-2025
LPN Certification - Nursing
The Center For Allied Health & Nursing Education
Hackensack, NJ01-2010
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY01-2003
Skills
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Patient Care and Education
- IV certification (IV National, LLC) 3/30/23
- Nursing staff leadership
- Geriatric Care
Certification
- CPR certified
- LPN License
NY #304124-1 Certificate #9239404 expires: 2/28/2025
FL #5258870 expires: 7/31/2025
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Italian
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Desk Nurse
The Encore at Boca Raton
01.2024 - Current
Wound Care Coordinator/Nurse
Sutton Park Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
10.2022 - 04.2023
LPN Nurse Manager
Throgs Neck Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
04.2012 - 10.2022
LPN Nurse Manager
Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
04.2011 - 12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jersey College
LPN Certification - Nursing
The Center For Allied Health & Nursing Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
SUNY Stony Brook
- CPR certified
- LPN License
NY #304124-1 Certificate #9239404 expires: 2/28/2025
FL #5258870 expires: 7/31/2025
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