Prisca Oketch
McKinney,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Health - Lake Pointe
2022.10 - Current
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
- Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Assessed and coordinated patient's discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.
- Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
- Routinely audited charting to ensure conformance with best practices.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures conforming with nursing practices and philosophies.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment and therapy options, disease management and medication.
- Maintained compliance with guidelines such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Oriented, assessed and mentored staff on correct procedures and clinical skills.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- 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.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
Behavioral Health Case Manager
AccentCare
2022.03 - 2022.10
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Administered palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Conducted assessments to determine individual needs and developed personalized care plan to address stated objectives.
- Supported clients in navigating complex insurance systems by providing expert guidance on coverage benefits and claim procedures.
Acute Inpatient Medical Psych Nurse
Capefear Valley Hospital
2021.03 - 2022.03
- Oriented, assessed and mentored staff on correct procedures and clinical skills.
- Kept clinical supplies at optimal levels.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Provided training and supervision to 18-member staff in 125-bed unit.
- Investigated and reported all accidents fully, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Reduced hospital readmissions with effective discharge planning and patient education.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans for patients.
Nursing Officer in Charge Behavioral Department
Kisumu County Refferal Hospital
2007.01 - 2021.02
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Advocated for the integration of holistic approaches in patient care, addressing not only physical needs but also emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality patient education on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering patients in their own healthcare decisions.
- Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting faster recovery times.
- Coordinated large-scale community health initiatives aimed at improving access to healthcare services and reducing health disparities among vulnerable populations.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Post Masters Certificate in PMHNP
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2025
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University
Waterbury, CT05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Kenya12.2009
Skills
- Clinical oversight
- Intake and discharge
- Unit administration
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Microsoft Office
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Mentoring and coaching
- Nursing Plan Development
- Medication and IV administration
- Charting and documentation
- HIPAA and confidentiality
- Building trust and rapport
- Psycho-social assessments
- Patient-centered care
- DSM-V and ICD-10 diagnoses
- Homeless and dual diagnosed populations
- Mood disorders knowledge
- Emergency response training
Certification
- First Aid/CPR BLS/ACLS
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Health - Lake Pointe
2022.10 - Current
Behavioral Health Case Manager
AccentCare
2022.03 - 2022.10
Acute Inpatient Medical Psych Nurse
Capefear Valley Hospital
2021.03 - 2022.03
Nursing Officer in Charge Behavioral Department
Kisumu County Refferal Hospital
2007.01 - 2021.02
Master of Science - Post Masters Certificate in PMHNP
Purdue University
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
- First Aid/CPR BLS/ACLS
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