Okoronkwo Henry
Rosenberg,TX
Summary
Dedicated licensed nurse brings 7-year background working in nursing homes/assisted living facilities and visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Accentcare Home Health
Houston, TX
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Coordinated Telehealth visits between patients and physicians
- Provided wound care services
- Assessed and monitored patients on wound vac machine
- IV line care and dressing change
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Travel Nurse
Fusion Medical Staffing, LLC
Omaha, NE
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
Wellness Nurse LVN
Belmont Village WU
Houston, TX
10.2016 - 03.2020
- Improved patient well-being by conducting comprehensive health assessments and developing personalized care plans.
- Discussed such topics as proper nutrition and lifestyle changes to help patients live healthier lives.
- Evaluated the unique needs of geriatric patients and tailored nursing interventions accordingly, maximizing quality of life and overall wellbeing.
- Educated families on age-appropriate developmental milestones, fostering early identification of potential health concerns or delays.
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare providers and documented this information on patient charts.
- Maintained high standards of infection control through diligent adherence to protocols and ongoing staff training efforts.
Charge Nurse
Spring Branch Transitional Care Center
Houston, TX
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Wellness Nurse/LVN Floor Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Solutions
Houston, TX
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Evaluated the unique needs of geriatric patients and tailored nursing interventions accordingly, maximizing quality of life and overall wellbeing.
- Discussed such topics as proper nutrition and lifestyle changes to help patients live healthier lives.
- Improved patient well-being by conducting comprehensive health assessments and developing personalized care plans.
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare providers and documented this information on patient charts.
- Maintained high standards of infection control through diligent adherence to protocols and ongoing staff training efforts.
Resident Care Associate
Brookdale Senior Living Solutions
Houston, TX
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Vocational Nurse
Prestige Vintage Care
Houston, TX
12.2015 - 03.2016
- Recognized changes in patient condition promptly, notifying appropriate medical staff and initiating interventions as directed.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting healing while minimizing the risk of infection or complications.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and disease management strategies for improved health maintenance at home.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and lifting techniques to prevent injury while transferring or repositioning patients.
Trainee Nurse
Cornerstone Hospital Group
Houston, TX
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
- Supported organizational objectives with help from existing employees.
Trainee Nurse
Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
- Facilitated practical application of newly acquired skills through real-world scenarios and role-playing exercises.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Vocational Nursing
Coleman College For Health Sciences
Houston, TX12.2015
Associate in Applied Science - Allied Health
Houston Community College
Houston, TX12.2014
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care Assessment
- Vitals monitoring
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Insulin medication assistance
- Accurate Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
Training And Certificates
- Board of Nursing, Austin, TX, License Vocational Nurse, 10/2016, 08/2023
- Basic Life Support, Houston, TX, CPR, 10/2021, 10/2023
References
- Kristin Kennedy, Kristin.kennedy@fusionmedstaff.com, (402) 516-6838
- Harriet Adedoyin-Tuyo, MSN, APRN, harriet.adedoyin-tuyo@hccs.edu, (281) 615-4196
- Agneiska Stanek, RN, astane@belmontvillage.com, (713) 302-6504
Reading, Teaching, volunteering, bowling, playing soccer
I read varieties of instructional and educative materials including news articles both print and electronics. I teach different grades in my church Sunday school and volunteer at the food bank on Fridays and 3rd Saturday of every month. I bowl when i can and play soccer most Sunday evenings.
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Accentcare Home Health
11.2022 - 02.2024
Travel Nurse
Fusion Medical Staffing, LLC
03.2020 - 08.2022
Charge Nurse
Spring Branch Transitional Care Center
09.2017 - 08.2019
Wellness Nurse LVN
Belmont Village WU
10.2016 - 03.2020
Wellness Nurse/LVN Floor Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Solutions
10.2016 - 11.2016
Resident Care Associate
Brookdale Senior Living Solutions
03.2016 - 10.2016
Vocational Nurse
Prestige Vintage Care
12.2015 - 03.2016
Trainee Nurse
Cornerstone Hospital Group
05.2015 - 10.2015
Trainee Nurse
Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care
01.2015 - 04.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Vocational Nursing
Coleman College For Health Sciences
Associate in Applied Science - Allied Health
Houston Community College