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Olachene D. Matthew-Okpere

20803 Brodie Lane, KATY,TX

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Casa Azul Rehab & Skilled Nursing Home, excelling in medication and IV administration alongside direct patient care. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care, while adeptly conducting patient assessments and collaborating with physicians for optimal outcomes. Skilled in both technical procedures and empathetic patient/family interactions. A good team player with strong organizational skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Casa Azul Rehab & Skilled Nursing Home
06.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Registered Nurse

Spanish Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Home
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Maintain knowledge of necessary documentation requirements.
  • Maintain knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use ( i.e., monitors, IV infusion pump, Gtube pump, drain device, ventilators, etc.)

Resident Assistant (Graduate Nurse)

Colonial Oarks Senior Living
08.2020 - 06.2021

- Medication superintendent

- Assisting residents with basic daily needs.

- Report any change in condition to the supervisor.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX
05.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Coleman College
Houston, TX
05.2020

Skills

    - Medication and Intravenous administration

    - Direct Patient Care

    - Patient Assessments

    - Documentation and Charting

    - Compassion and Empathy

    - Long-Term Care

    - Effective Communication

    - Nursing staff leadership

    - Strong Clinical Judgment

Additional Information

VOLUNTEER

Spanish Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Home

Oct. 2021 - April 2022 (Fridays 8am - 2pm)



Reference to be provided upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Casa Azul Rehab & Skilled Nursing Home
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Spanish Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Home
06.2022 - 05.2023

Resident Assistant (Graduate Nurse)

Colonial Oarks Senior Living
08.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Houston - Downtown

Associate of Science - Nursing

Coleman College
Olachene D. Matthew-Okpere