Professional Summary
Skills
CYNTHIA OKONKWO
***** ***** ****** ***** *** 1816, Katy, TX 77494 (C) 443-***-**** ************@*****.*** Loyal and collaborative Nurse Practitioner with a steadfast commitment to preventative care education and patient advocacy seeking to obtain a position in a Health Care Organization where I can utilize my skills, knowledge, and experience to provide quality health care across the life span.
Assessment/ Care Planning
Pharmacological and Non pharmacological interventions Ability to use evidence based practice and apply it to my patient demographic.
Willing and eager to collaborate with an Interdisciplinary team in order to provide the safest and most efficient outcome for patient care.
Reliable
Self-directed
Medical terminology and medication administration skills 01/2016 to Current
09/2013 to 12/2015
2017
Work History
Registered Nurse (Cardiac IMU)
Memorial Hermann – Houston, Texas
Planned and delivered patient care to critically ill cardiac patients including but not limited to pre and post cath lab, severe congestive heart failure, STEMI and NSTEMI patients. Assessed and planned nursing intervention and evaluation Developed the plan for nursing care in coordination with the patient, family and other staff members. Communicated changes in the patient's clinical condition with the physicians and the Interdisciplinary team. Registered Nurse (Heart Care Unit)
Northwest Hospital Center – Randallstown Maryland
Performed routine patient assessments, procedures and medication administration. Provided patient education regarding medications treatment plans and test results. Provided patient care and/or supported nursing activities. Utilized judgment supported by nursing theory and practice in the delivery of nursing care. Developed a rapport with patients, families and staff. Participated and assisted in various training sessions preparing families for cardiac procedures Education
Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, Ohio
Bachelor of Science: Nursing 2012
Trinity Washington University - Washington DC
Top 10% of class
Certifications
Texas Board of Nursing APRN License number: AP134577 Family Nurse Practitioner AANP Certification number: F06171882 Registered Nurse in Maryland with Compact privileges, license number R205350 since 2013. Expires: September 27, 2018 Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2012 to present Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2012 to present Affiliations
Board member of Houston NAPNAP
Volunteer for the National Kidney Association to promote awareness of kidney disease. Volunteer for “Hope for the Needy” to promote advocacy for homeless women and children.