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Philomena N. Okeke

Menifee,ME

Summary

Position: Director of Nursing. SUMMARY. Philomena is a skilled well-qualified candidate with a 26+years of experience in various medical setting as a Registered Nurse/ charge nurse. She worked in multiple specialty both mid-size and large hospitals in various departments such as Trauma, Surgery, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Urology. Involved in Discharge Plan, discharge meetings with supervisors and arrangement of ambulance for transfer to other facilities. Case management, preauthorization for filling patient medications. If preauthorization is not authorized yet, arrangement is made for three days medications supplies pending authorization. Chart reviews, risk management, quality management. Proven Clinical educator, writer, and author of short several read clinical books. Nurses, You Move Me by Philomena N Okeke. GREAT CHEAT SHEET ON DIABETES.MY DIABETES, MY LIFESTYLE by Philomenano .ISBN 9798412349282 etc.COMPREHENSIVE NURSES CASE SCENARIOS,400 QUESTIONS ,ANSWERS, RATIONALE AND SKILLS ISBN 9798688814033. CORE COMPETENCES: Proven People’s skills and interpersonal relationship. Coaching and Mentorship. Understands the importance of Conflict resolution. Excellent listening skills presentation and communication. Excellent presentation of skills to various audience. Strict attention to details. Great Innovator. Demonstrated and show Sympathy and Empathy to people. Ability to think and reason in analyzing qualitative and quantitative information. Ability to interpret and comprehend both verbal and written information necessary to perform assigned tasks and complete assignment objectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate working environment with co-workers and the public and people from various background (10+years) Acute care Orthopedic/Trauma (10+years) Subacute (2+years’ experience)

Overview

26
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Center

Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
06.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Got COVID19 couple with other health issues, it took longer than anticipated to recover
  • Now available to start work upon employment
  • Work for two months with Menifee Valley, Detoxification Unit October 5th to December 8th, 2021.Right knee repair 02/07/2022.

Menifee Global Medical Center.

Registered Nurse
10.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Collaborated with doctors and Nurse Practioner to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment to patients on alcoholism and drug abuse.
  • Administered medications orally, intravenous, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients as ordered and monitored responses while working closely with healthcare teams to make changes in care plans.
  • Educated patients on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options,rehabilitation, group therapy, disease process,management and lifestyle lifestyle changes.

Regional Medical Center of San Jose

Charge nurse
03.2013 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • In Trauma, surgery, orthopedic and neurosurgery
  • (, time) Taking care of patient with spinal cord injuries with challenging issues, motor vehicle accident, stab wound, assault, various pneumothorax, hemothorax and chest tubes, and peg tube feedings.

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
01.2001 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Worked as an Experienced Registered nurse, collaborated patient care with other medical team
  • Took care of young adults and older adults of all ages
  • Physical assessment of patient from admission through discharge while applying the nursing process and evaluation of patient outcomes
  • Prevented patients from coding by my timely intervention; called RR team and the patient physicians and assisted in patient resuscitation
  • Supervised nursing staff to deliver nursing care within their scope of practice
  • Also coordinated care delivery which ensured that patients’ needs are met within professional standards of practice
  • Followed doctors’ orders, and monitor compliance to hospital, policies, and regulations
  • Never missed work and received praises and recommendations for that
  • Excellent bedside manner and a great team player.

Western University

Instructor
09.2007 - 12.2008

Job overview

  • Taught students procedures in clinical settings
  • Responsibilities included guiding students in simulation lab, and in clinics
  • Clinical rotation sites included Kaiser Permanente Fontana, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, and Pomona Valley Medical Center.

Riverside County Regional Medical Center

Charge Nurse
11.2000 - 05.2004

Job overview

  • 40hours/week)
  • Participated and assisted in preparing for JCAHO visitation in 2002 with a great outcome
  • RCRMC scored 95%
  • Monitored compliance of hospital regulations, and policies
  • Worked as a resource nurse for new nurses
  • Made rounds to observe patient conditions, maintained comfort and care for the patients and supported policies in coordination with the unit nurse manager
  • Applied cost effective techniques in utilization of personnel, equipment and supplies.

LAC/USC Medical Center

Charge Nurse
01.1998 - 12.2000

Job overview

  • Ophthalmology, and Urology
  • (, 40+hours/week)
  • Worked in ENT, Ophthalmology, and Urology departments
  • I am a responsible, caring, and observant nurse that took care of my job
  • I excelled in patient nurse relationship and my bedside mannerism is great
  • Participated in the training and development of nursing staff.

Pacific Hospital Long Beach California

Floor Supervisor
07.1997 - 09.1998

Job overview

  • Medical/Surgical unit/Subacute care) (, ,40+hours/week)
  • Medical/Surgical unit and Sub-acute
  • Functions include tracheotomy care, airway, administering medications, and documentation of patient care
  • Maintained accurate record keeping at the facility
  • Good interpersonal relationship, team player; problem identification, critical thinking, and troubleshooting
  • Good communication skills and ability to extract valuable information from people.

Education

University of Phoenix – Southern California Campus

LICENSES

University Overview

Master’s Degree from Nursing

University Overview

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science from Nursing

University Overview

LA Trade Technical College

Associate degree from Liberal arts and Science

University Overview

BLS(AHA)04

University Overview

2023, ACLS 10/

University Overview

CA RN License #527233.

University Overview

Skills

  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Geriatric Treatment

Timeline

Registered Nurse
Menifee Global Medical Center.
10.2021 - 12.2021
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
Charge nurse
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
03.2013 - 06.2020
Instructor
Western University
09.2007 - 12.2008
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2013
Charge Nurse
Riverside County Regional Medical Center
11.2000 - 05.2004
Charge Nurse
LAC/USC Medical Center
01.1998 - 12.2000
Floor Supervisor
Pacific Hospital Long Beach California
07.1997 - 09.1998
University of Phoenix – Southern California Campus
LICENSES
Master’s Degree from Nursing
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
LA Trade Technical College
Associate degree from Liberal arts and Science
BLS(AHA)04
2023, ACLS 10/
CA RN License #527233.
Philomena N. Okeke