Racheal Okrah
North Liberty,IA
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with substantial experience in travel nursing. Consistently delivers high-quality patient care, prioritizing safety and efficiency in diverse clinical settings. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in critical care, patient assessment, and emergency response. Dependable and flexible, able to meet changing needs and ensure reliable support to healthcare teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
UW Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, prioritizing interventions based on patient needs and clinical evidence.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
Travel Registered Nurse
VCU Health
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Delivered patient-centered care in diverse clinical settings, adapting quickly to varying environments and protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment options and recovery processes.
- Managed complex medical equipment, ensuring proper utilization and maintenance for optimal patient safety.
Travel Nurse Mother-baby/Couplet care Full-time
Swedish Medical Providence First Hill
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Provide support and education to postpartum mothers who have drug use disorder
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Managed emergency situations like hemorrhage and magnesium toxicity in a timely manner
- Provided breastfeeding support to postpartum mothers.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to best practices.
Travel Nurse OBGYN/Mother-baby/Couplet care Full-time
Brenner’s Children’s Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Performed postpartum assessments on new mothers
- Assess surgical incision for healing and approximation after cesarean section or any gynecological surgery
- Performed assessments on patients on Magnesium Sulfate
- Initiated insulin drips on pregnant diabetic patients
- Educate mothers on newborn care
Staff Nurse OBGYN/Mother-baby/Couplet care Full-time
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Assess and monitor new mother and newborn after delivery
- Perform pain assessment and control after a hysterectomy
- Sets up PCA pump after gynecological surgery
- Removes catheter after surgery
- Performs voiding trying after catheter removal
- Assist mothers with breastfeeding
- Assess patients on Magnesium Sulfate
- Initiate heparin drips and did follow up assessments
RN Staff Nurse PRN
Lantern Park Specialty Care
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Performed patient’s assessment and medication
- Did wound assessment and dressing
- Assessed and updated patient’s care plan
- Managed admissions, discharges and transfers
Licensed Practical Nurse Part-time
Lantern Park Specialty Care
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Execute appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen
- Develop and adapt individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Assess patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
CNA Full-time
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic
12.2014 - 07.2020
- Conduct routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Manage supplies and restocked inventory to ensure optimal availability for patient care
- Document information in patient electronic charts and communicated status updates to RN
- Monitor patients on a telemonitor to prevent falls and ensure patient safety
RN Staff Nurse
Amasaman Municipal Hospital
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goal
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Phoenix, Arizona05.2023
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2020
Diploma - General Nursing
Agogo Presbyterian Nursing Training College
08.2011
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Nursing documentation
- Experienced EPIC, PCC, McKesson and EMAR Software User
- Strong clinical judgment
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Detail Oriented
Certification
- Iowa RN License 7/2028
- Iowa Licensed Practical Nurse 7/2025
- Basic Cardiac Life Support 01/2027
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certification 4/2014
- NRP 3/2027
- California RN License 8/2026
- DC License 7/2026
Training
- University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics Nurse Residency Program
- OB/GYN Care Experience:
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics: Labor and Delivery Unit: 100 Hour Preceptorship
- Medical-Surgical Experience
- Mercy Hospital Iowa City: Cardiac/Stroke Unit: 72 clinical hours
- Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids: Psychiatric Inpatient Unit: 48 clinical hours
- Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids: Orthopedic Inpatient Unit: 96 clinical hours
- University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics 6JC: Neurosurgery Unit: 72 clinical hours
- University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics 6RC: Medical-Surgical Unit: 88 preceptorship hours
- Long Term Care Experience
- Belle Plaine Specialty Care: 96 clinical hours
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
UW Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
VCU Health
11.2023 - 02.2025
Travel Nurse Mother-baby/Couplet care Full-time
Swedish Medical Providence First Hill
11.2022 - 11.2023
Travel Nurse OBGYN/Mother-baby/Couplet care Full-time
Brenner’s Children’s Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2022
Staff Nurse OBGYN/Mother-baby/Couplet care Full-time
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic
07.2020 - 10.2021
RN Staff Nurse PRN
Lantern Park Specialty Care
07.2020 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse Part-time
Lantern Park Specialty Care
01.2020 - 07.2020
CNA Full-time
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic
12.2014 - 07.2020
RN Staff Nurse
Amasaman Municipal Hospital
08.2012 - 09.2013
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Diploma - General Nursing
Agogo Presbyterian Nursing Training College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Aspen University