BOSE B OKUWA MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Houston, TX *****. Email: ********@*****.***
Mobile: 713-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Knowledgeable, compassionate, resourceful certified Family Nurse practitioner, seeking a position with an organization as a Nurse Practitioner to ensure a high standard of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Master of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
13 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse
Specialties: telemetry, intermediate critical care, medical-surgical, and agency nursing
WORK HISTORY
Registered Nurse, 06/2017 to Current
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Houston, TX
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 6 patients per shift.
Closely monitored acute conditions. Ensured efficacy of treatments by monitoring treatment regimens.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Processed monthly reports for department performance. Managed clinical oversight for 44-bed unit.
Registered Nurse 07/2017/12/2017
North Cypress Medical Center, Cypress TX
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges and trained new staff on quality control procedures
Monitored fluid intake and output levels. Performed rapid lab tests and communicated results.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans and assisted patients with daily functions.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, PD and pneumonia.
Charge nurse on Adult floor. Oversaw average of 44 patients per shift.
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 6 patients per shift.
Registered Nurse, 07/2017 to 12//2017
CHI St. Lukes in the Woodlands – The Woodlands, TX
Chart auditing, staff rounding, daily staff scheduling, enforce hospital policies, patient.
Oversee and manage 42 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Developed and produced unit flyer notifications for important policy changes, unit news and events.
Registered Nurse, 09/2009 to 05/2015
Tomball Regional Medical Center – Tomball, TX
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring the number of patients per shift.
Charge nurse on telemetry/ stroke floor. Oversaw average of 40 patients per shift.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Post-op (CABG) evaluations, peer preceptor, IV therapy, and cardiovascular recovery
Chronic patient care in cardiovascular/ stroke unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift.
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of acute care patients.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Staff nurse and outpatient surgical evaluation.
Home Health Registered Nurse, 08/2005 to 09/2009
Allied Nursing & Health Services – Houston, TX
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
EDUCATION
Master of Science Nursing
Walden University - Minneapolis, MN, February 2018
Emphasis in Family Nurse Practice
Top 10% of class
Bachelor of Science Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, May 2005
Emphasis in Nursing
Associate Degrees in Arts
Houston Community College, May 2003
AFFILIATIONS
Houston Area Nurse Practitioner
North Harris Montgomery Advanced Practice Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Golden key International Honor Student
CERTIFICATIONS
Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), State of Texas License #AP137770
Prescriptive Authority, State of Texas
AANP, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Registered Nurse in Texas, License #718320
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2019
Basic Life Support
NIH