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STELLA ERHABOR EMOKPAE
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong attention to detail. Over 10 years of diverse experience in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. Proven expertise in general nursing, midwifery, telemetry, medical surgical nursing, and rehabilitation. Advanced skills in interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient care and effectively work with diverse patient populations.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Ochsner Medical Center
Registered Nurse/Medsurg/Telemetry/Stepdown
01.2021
Job overview
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals
- Changed dressings, inserted catheters, and started IVs
- Adjusted specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreted and recorded measurements
- Monitored and documented patients' vitals and reported adverse reactions [if any] to medications in a timely manner
Seaside Health System
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
12.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing issues such as coping skills, anger management, substance abuse recovery, and relapse prevention.
- Optimized clinical decision-making by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments upon admission and throughout patients'' stays.
- Developed strong working relationships with mental health community partners, facilitating seamless transitions of care for patients upon discharge from the facility.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations at the psychiatric facility, sharing knowledge and expertise while promoting their professional growth.
- Contributed to improved team morale by demonstrating a positive attitude, supporting colleagues during challenging situations, and celebrating shared successes.
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Registered Nurse/Medsurg/Telemetry
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assessing patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Evaluating medical information and providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre- and post-surgery patients
Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital
Registered Nurse/Rehab
01.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Created patient care plans and managed individual patient cases
- Performed daily care tasks like monitoring vital signs, administering medicine, tracking and explaining medical intervention and practices
- Counseled patients and their families and providing comprehensive support
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers
CenterPoint Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Registered Nurse Supervisor
01.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Scheduled and managed nurses' shifts, as well as assigned nurses to patients
- Coordinated admission and discharge of patients into facility, and patient care coordination
- Liaised with other hospitals, group home, nursing homes, longtime acute care and other rehabilitation facilities; connecting patient and family to available community resources and advocating for patients
- Monitored and evaluated nurses' conduct to ensure all nurses follow policies and procedures of the organization, as well as meeting nursing operational standards
- Provided reports on productivity, quality and customer service metrics and trained new team members
Saint James Place
Caring Companion
01.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Provided emotional support, caregiver assistance and companionship to help the elderly adults function independently in the care facility and its environments
- Monitored client's health, medications and supplies as well as observing and reporting as required
Olive Multi Specialist Hospital
Registered Nurse
01.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Interpreted care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers
- Developed a tailored care plan for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team
- Assessed ICU patients throughout each shift to ascertain vitals and other key information
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, monitored patients with acute conditions, new born care etc
St Mary specialist Hospital
Registered Nurse
01.2013 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Coordinated allocation of surgical supplies and nursing supplies
- Stabilized critically ill or injured patients through deployment of life-saving equipment and commensurate techniques
- Tested glucose and administered injections, documented all administered medications and reactions
- Assessed patients, documented vitals and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs
National Primary Healthcare Development Agency
Registered Midwife
01.2010 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files
- Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health
- Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic approaches to nursing
Education
Herzing University
Master Of Science In Nursing from Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
01.2022
School Of Nursing, University of Benin Teaching HospitalBenin
Associate of Science from Nursing
01.2013
Edo State School of MidwiferyBenin
Associate of Science from Midwifery
01.2010
Skills
- Care planning & coordination
- Patient care Assessment
- Delegation and motivation
- Staff development
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Interpersonal relationships and communication
- Medical records management
- Expertise in EMR
- Diagnostic testing
- Midwifery, pre-natal & post-natal care
- Wound care & Sterilization techniques
- Individualized patient care planning
- Critical thinking & sound decision-making
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Training and mentoring nursing teams
- Emotional Intelligence
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), Texas compact license, 2019
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Seaside Health System
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse/Medsurg/Telemetry
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse/Rehab
Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse/Medsurg/Telemetry/Stepdown
Ochsner Medical Center
01.2021
Registered Nurse Supervisor
CenterPoint Healthcare and Rehabilitation
01.2021 - 01.2022
Caring Companion
Saint James Place
01.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Olive Multi Specialist Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
St Mary specialist Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016
Registered Midwife
National Primary Healthcare Development Agency
01.2010 - 01.2013
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
School Of Nursing, University of Benin Teaching Hospital
Associate of Science from Nursing
Edo State School of Midwifery
Associate of Science from Midwifery
Registered Nurse (RN), Texas compact license, 2019
Herzing University
Master Of Science In Nursing from Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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