VENATIUS FORKA
Houston,TX
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse at Solera West Houston
SOLERA WEST HOUSTON
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored 24 patients condition by interpreting identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Organized and managed patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Promoted culture of safety within healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse at St. Luke Medical Center
ST. LUKE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Update about 6 patient charts daily with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
RN Case Manager
UNIVERSITYOF NEW MEXICO
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Perform daily chart reviews for about 28 patients daily, Evaluate patients for appropriate utilization of services. Justify patient admission and continuation of hospital stay. Active participation in daily multidisciplinary rounds to identify, plan and treat and discharge patients.
- Facilitates safe discharges by utilizing community resources. Serves as medicare or medicaid commercial insurance liaison.
- Coordinate and facilitates transfer of patients to other facilities like Long term, group homes, hospice and rehab facilities.
- Proficient in EPIC, Cerna, My Unity and meditech.
Registered Nurse (RN) at Cottage Prison Infirmary
cottage prison infirmary
01.2007 - 12.2013
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (IP)
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of science in nursing (BSN) -
University of Texas in Arlington
Arlington, TEXAS12.2023
Associate degree in nursing -
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX12.2020
Associate degree in applied science -
Temple College in Central Texas
Killeen Texas08.2019
Registered nurse -
Cottage Infirmary
CAMERON12.2013
Bachelor of Education in Teaching/Biology -
University of Buea-Cameroon
CAMERON12.2010
Skills
Highly dependable
Strong clinical judgment
Deligent and highly motivated
Team player and resourceful
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- BLC
References
Reference upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse at St. Luke Medical Center
ST. LUKE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse at Solera West Houston
SOLERA WEST HOUSTON
01.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
UNIVERSITYOF NEW MEXICO
01.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse (RN) at Cottage Prison Infirmary
cottage prison infirmary
01.2007 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (IP)
Walden University
Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) -
University of Texas in Arlington
Associate degree in nursing -
Central Texas College
Associate degree in applied science -
Temple College in Central Texas
Registered nurse -
Cottage Infirmary
Bachelor of Education in Teaching/Biology -
University of Buea-Cameroon
- Registered Nurse
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- BLC
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