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Sandra Okoroafor

Houston,TX

Summary

Licensed Vocational Nurse with robust patient care skills and comprehensive understanding of medical procedures. Capable of adapting to varying clinical environments while maintaining high standards and delivering results. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring quality patient outcomes and seamless operational flow. Skilled in patient assessment, administering medication, and maintaining accurate medical records, with strong emphasis on empathy and reliability.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN

Richmond State Supported Living Center
01.2025 - Current
  • Administering medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
  • Performing routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Monitoring vital signs and assessing patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Documenting accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administering feeding tube, monitoring for tolerance and complications.
  • Providing comprehensive patient education on tube care, including feeding techniques, troubleshooting, and infection prevention.

Direct Support Professional II

Richmond State Supported Living Center
11.2023 - 12.2024
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating overall quality of care provided.

CNA

Private Consultant
12.2022 - 07.2023
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.

Student Vocational Nurse

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Houston Medical Center
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Recorded patient's medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
  • Acquired clinical experience at the ICU and assisted the nurse provide care for the client.
  • Tested for patients’ glucose level and administered injections.
  • Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

Student Vocational Nurse

Cook Road Head Start
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • Assisted staff with preparing and serving food, eating with the children, and cleaning up after meals.
  • Performed cognitive developmental screenings and maintained an appropriate environment for the child’s comfort.
  • Assisted children with their personal hygiene and cleaned up the classroom.
  • Helped school nurse checked vital signs.

Student Vocational Nurse

Harris County Public Health
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient immunization outcome goals.
  • Ensured bio – hazardous waste is disposed properly.
  • Obtained informed consent and assisted in setting up individual sites.
  • Performed necessary administrative functions in accordance with immunization program policies.
  • Maintained client’s privacy and confidentiality consistent with HIPPA and DOH policies.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health

Houston Community College
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Safety compliance
  • Organization skills
  • Communication skills
  • CPR/AED
  • Medication administration
  • Compassionate care
  • Behavioral health support
  • Feeding tube management
  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance

Certification

  • American Heart Association - Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), 2024-12
  • Volunteer Certificate of Appreciation- Health Science Career Fair, 2022-11
  • Volunteer Certificate of Appreciation- 2022 Houston Police National Night Out, 2022-04
  • EZIZ.org Certificate of Completion – Vaccines for children program Training (VFC), 2021-11

Timeline

LVN

Richmond State Supported Living Center
01.2025 - Current

Direct Support Professional II

Richmond State Supported Living Center
11.2023 - 12.2024

CNA

Private Consultant
12.2022 - 07.2023

Student Vocational Nurse

Cook Road Head Start
09.2022 - 10.2022

Student Vocational Nurse

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Houston Medical Center
06.2022 - 11.2022

Student Vocational Nurse

Harris County Public Health
11.2021 - 12.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health

Houston Community College

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