Prisca Okwara
Langhorne,PA
Summary
Highly qualified and board certified Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Nurse
Pro Medica Total Rehab
01.2023 - Current
- Review patient charts, medication reconciliation, performed medically appropriate examinations, addressed patient's questions and concerns, order medications and tests, documented clinical information in the EHR, independently interprete results of tests and communicated results to patient, collaborating with nursing staffs, discussing plan.
Nurse Supervisor
Silver Lake Nursing and Rehab
04.2009 - Current
- Managed and directed facility’s nursing and clinical services to deliver high quality patient care that is clinically effective and evidence based
- Administered medication, IVs, N/G and peg tube feedings; monitored equipment patency, changed dressings, and educated staff on infectious disease prevention and control
- Communicated with doctors about abnormal lab results and with staff on taking new orders and completing documentation as required by the facility
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of various health professionals in a pressured environment
- Oversaw the reporting of incidents, complaints, and/or defects in supplies and equipment.
Suburban Geriatrics
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with Shannon Westbrook MSN, ANP, FNP-C
- Worked with Preceptor and provided care for rehabilitation and nursing home patients
- Assisted with diagnosis, ordering and reviewing labs, and prescribing patient medication.
Greater Philadelphia Cardiology 3998 Red Lion
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with Brian Dugan MSN, ANP, FNP-C in assessing, evaluating, and treating cardiac patients.
Clinical, Family Practice Center of Newtown
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with Dr
- Turner to provide direct medical care, consultation, coordination, and referral for a diverse population composed of pediatric and geriatric patients with large range of clinical issues
- Tracked and documented patients’ status and needs through patient interviews and chart reviews.
Rehabilitation Nurse
Langhorne Gardens Rehabilitation Center
08.2009 - 05.2022
- Administered medication, IVs, & N/G and peg tube feedings; monitored equipment patency; changed dressings
Charge Nurse
St. Francis Medical Center
05.2003 - 01.2009
- Administered medication, IVs, & N/G and peg tube feedings; monitored equipment patency and changed dressings.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Immaculata University
Associates of Science -
Mercer County Community College
Skills
- Advanced Level Diagnoses
- Medical History
- Medical History Review
- Patient Coordination
- Plan Treatments
- Patient Health Information Access
- Geriatric Treatment
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Preventive Care
Accomplishments
- Family Nurse practitioner (FNP- C)
- Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Family Nurse practitioner (FNP- C)
Additional Information
- PA: , Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (family Health) SP026483.
- NJ: Advanced Practice Nurse: 26NJ01392200
- NPI # 1942919667
Languages
Igbo
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Advanced Practice Nurse
Pro Medica Total Rehab
01.2023 - Current
Suburban Geriatrics
01.2022 - 05.2022
Greater Philadelphia Cardiology 3998 Red Lion
01.2022 - 05.2022
Clinical, Family Practice Center of Newtown
08.2021 - 05.2022
Rehabilitation Nurse
Langhorne Gardens Rehabilitation Center
08.2009 - 05.2022
Nurse Supervisor
Silver Lake Nursing and Rehab
04.2009 - Current
Charge Nurse
St. Francis Medical Center
05.2003 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Immaculata University
Associates of Science -
Mercer County Community College
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