OKORIE FLOWERS
Jacksonville,AR
Summary
I have built a robust career in the healthcare field, gaining experience in long-term care, hospitals, pediatrics, and Veteran’s services. As a Nurse Practitioner, I excel in conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests, and prescribing medications for acute and chronic illnesses. My passion lies in patient education and I am committed to promoting sustainable wellness practices to reduce pain and illness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Optum Serve- Veteran Affairs
10.2023 - Current
- Proficiency in conducting comprehensive medical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and formulating evidence-based medical opinions
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other healthcare providers to obtain additional medical information and insights for a thorough evaluation
- Accurately record examination findings in medical opinions and relevant recommendations in clear, concise reports following VA guidelines and formats
- Conducting Military Separation Exam full head-to-toe physical exam and documenting clinically significant findings that can be used in evaluation for VA benefits.
Registered NURSE: CHARGE
RN, APN Staffing
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Apply critical reasoning and professional judgment with all patient encounters
- Educate family and patients on disease process, medications, health maintenance, and diagnostic studies
- Initiate and implement patient-specific care plans
- Facilitate the scheduling of procedures with outside entities
- Complete accurate documentation to ensure maximum reimbursement per facility
- Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local adult rehab standards and regulations for long-term care/post-acute care.
Registered Nurse
RN, Angels of Care Pediatric
01.2015 - 07.2022
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with hospital providers to adjust client care needs
- Collaborated with the physical therapist, speech therapist, and external groups to coordinate client care
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide a safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Performed patient physicals and compared results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals, and high-risk management strategies
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support the health and comfort of patients
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain
- Administered Joint injections for pain and assisted with simple surgical procedures
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
LVN Staff Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
12.2014 - 07.2018
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Education
Master of Science (FNP track) -
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, TX
05.2022
Bachelor of Science -
University of Texas - Arlington, TX
05.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Killeen, TX
08.2014
Skills
- Standards of Care
- Patient Records Maintenance
- Test Results Interpretation
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Physical Examinations
- Preventive Care
- Health Care Evaluation
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Disease Prevention Education
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient-Centered Care
- Health Promotion
- Customer Satisfaction
- Self-Management
- Patient And Family Education
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Healthcare Management
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 02/01/25
- Registered Nurse, Texas, 944691
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Arkansas, 224786
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of six nurses in the development of reducing hospital-acquired infections.
- Cross-trained as a telemetry RN, receiving certification from Baylor Scott and White Hospital.
Affiliations
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Member
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Phi Pi Chapter
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Optum Serve- Veteran Affairs
10.2023 - Current
Registered NURSE: CHARGE
RN, APN Staffing
09.2022 - 06.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
08.2019 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
07.2018 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
RN, Angels of Care Pediatric
01.2015 - 07.2022
LVN Staff Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
12.2014 - 07.2018
Master of Science (FNP track) -
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, TX
Bachelor of Science -
University of Texas - Arlington, TX
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Killeen, TX
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