Thelma Okere
Registered Nurse
Forney,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with over a decade of clinical experience and a strong foundation in pediatric care, EMR documentation, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to drive documentation accuracy and completeness to ensure quality outcomes and regulatory alignment. Skilled in conducting audits, chart reviews, and process improvement in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Committed to advancing clinical documentation integrity and supporting quality care delivery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2017 - Current
- Delivered pediatric care (birth to 21) while ensuring documentation met compliance and regulatory standards
- Conducted EMR charting audits and contributed to case reporting for internal and regulatory review
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support accurate clinical documentation and optimize patient care
Registered Nurse
California Pacific Medical Center
06.2016 - 10.2021
- Managed medical/surgical pediatric patients; ensured documentation adhered to CMS and Joint Commission standards
- Supported interdisciplinary efforts in compliance-related projects
RN Traveler, Pediatrics/NICU
Various Hospitals (UC Davis, Kaiser Santa Clara, Children's Hospital LA, Rady's Children's, Memorial Hermann, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Christus Santa Rosa)
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Delivered care across a range of high-acuity pediatric units, including NICU, surgical trauma, and transplant
- Played active roles in chart audits, root cause analysis, and compliance improvement initiatives
- Ensured documentation integrity to support accurate coding and risk adjustment
RN Supervisor
Brookside Nursing and Rehab
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Oversaw documentation compliance and audit preparation; led quality assurance initiatives
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care/Rehab
Arkansas Children's Hospital
12.2012 - 12.2014
- Delivered care for complex pediatric populations including trach/vent patients; supported regulatory documentation practices
Wellness Manager / LPN
Little Rock Job Corps
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Managed clinic operations, documentation audits, and compliance training
- Provided family planning education and case management for students with chronic conditions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, United States12-2014
Diploma - Registered Nursing
Baptist Health Schools
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology and Audiology
University of Arkansas
Skills
- EMR Systems: Epic
- EMR Systems: Cerner
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word)
- Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Access)
- Documentation Review & Compliance Auditing
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Case Management & Workflow Optimization
Certification
Registered Nurse License (Active)
Key Qualifications
- Extensive experience with Epic and Cerner EMRs
- Skilled in clinical documentation review and audit processes
- Strong understanding of regulatory guidelines: CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA, OSHA
- Proven track record of improving documentation accuracy to support coding and billing compliance
- Excellent communication and collaboration with providers and clinical teams
- PALS, BLS, NRP certified; active RN License
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
California Pacific Medical Center
06.2016 - 10.2021
RN Supervisor
Brookside Nursing and Rehab
08.2014 - 12.2014
RN Traveler, Pediatrics/NICU
Various Hospitals (UC Davis, Kaiser Santa Clara, Children's Hospital LA, Rady's Children's, Memorial Hermann, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Christus Santa Rosa)
01.2014 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care/Rehab
Arkansas Children's Hospital
12.2012 - 12.2014
Wellness Manager / LPN
Little Rock Job Corps
01.2010 - 01.2014
Diploma - Registered Nursing
Baptist Health Schools
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology and Audiology
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
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