Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Training And Certificates
References
Reading, Teaching, volunteering, bowling, playing soccer
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, TX
12.2015

Associate in Applied Science - Allied Health

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
12.2014

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

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