AMAETTE OKON, MSN, NP -C
I am a Family Nurse Practitioner. I am currently looking for an opportunity in a family practice clinic where the volume is high with varying acuities. As a result, I enclosed my resume for your consideration.
I have an extremely high patient satisfaction rate, and I have found that I am capable of balancing quality of care with quantity of patients I can see. I am considered conscientious, knowledgeable, and a team player.
I am dedicated, eager to learn and grow in this profession. If you are interested, please contact me for interview. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours truly,
Amaette Okon, MSN,NP-C
Enclosure
AMAETTE OKON, MSN, NP -C
2118 War Admiral Drive, Stafford Texas 77477
Home: Cell: 281-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To find an entry-level position as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in a healthcare environment that advocates health promotion and disease prevention as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases.
PROFILE
I am highly organized, dedicated, analytical, attention to details, with a positive attitude and enthusiasm in working with patients & other health care professionals.
EDUCATION
University of Texas College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Tyler, TX
Major: Family Nurse Practitioner
Degree: Master of Science Degree in Nursing 2016
Texas Woman’s University College of Nursing
Houston, TX
Major: Nursing
Degree: Baccalaureate of Science Degree in Nursing 2011
St Luke’s Hospital School of Midwifery
Uyo, Nigeria.
Major: Midwifery
Degree: Registered Midwife 1991
Immanuel General Hospital School of Nursing
Eket, Nigeria
Major: Nursing
Degree: Associate Degree in Nursing 1989
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Lone Star MedStaff Locum Tenens
Michael Unit, Tennessee Colony, TX September 19, 2016 To- Date
Family Nurse Practitioner
Provides direct patient care as programmed to meet the needs of Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Provides primary as well as urgent care 8hours Monday- Friday to adult/geriatric population.
Assesses, diagnoses, prescribes medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to patients' medical conditions base on research evidence.
Performs office procedures including: laceration repair, incision & drainage, nail avulsions, as well as simple foreign body removal.
Refers patients for appropriate specialty care services and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient's management and care.
Interprets laboratory, cardiology, and radiology reports and makes medical management decisions appropriately.
Educates patient about diagnosis and the plan of care.
Exercises professional civility at all times, and upholds a positive, inspiring attitude with patients and fellow staff members.
ALL Medical Personnel Locum Tenens
Gulf Coast Primary Health Care, Texas: July 28-29,2016
Family Nurse Practitioner
As a solo provider, provides clinical oversight under the supervision of the Medical Director.
Examines, diagnoses, treats and prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to patient’s medical conditions.
Follows appropriate standards of care for each patient.
Refers patients for appropriate specialty care services.
Order and interprets laboratory, cardiology, radiology, and other screening services that are appropriate for patient's management and care
Practices professional courtesy at all times, and maintains a positive, uplifting attitude with patients and co-workers.
Completes well check up for pediatric and adult clients.
Performs sport physical and dental clearance on pediatric patients.
Evaluates and treat patients of all ages including women services.
Ultimate Home health Services, Houston, TX: July 2003-Present
Register Nurse, Director of Nursing
Responsible for the assessment, treatment, and evaluation of services provide to patients from 2 years to end of life.
Do comprehensive health assessments, monitor, educate, and intervene according to the health need of the patient.
Generates plan of care according to health need of clients
Reviews and evaluates existing clinical policies and practice to determine if current methods provide the means for professional staff to carry out their responsibilities and achieve projected goals.
Interprets and transmits policies of the Board of Directors to the professional staff in order to insure compliance with policies.
Supervises job classifications and job descriptions of professional personnel.
Selects and maintains a qualified, well-organized staff to provide care for the needs of the patients.
Supervises RNs, LVNS, and HCAs.
Establishes staffing patterns, which reflect the quality and quantity of various professional personnel necessary to plan, provides, and supervises the care rendered to patients and families.
Assures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Hold in-services and educates staff for quality improvement
Hold quality improvement meetings with both agency direct staff and contract staff as part of quality improvement.
Hires and train staff.
Ultimate Home health Services, Houston, TX: July 2003-Present
Administrator
Start up the company, continue with ongoing assessment, organizing, planning, monitoring, and evaluating the daily activity and as well as policy of the company
Maintains an on-going liaison with the Professional Advisory Committee, the Governing body, and the Agency staff
Co-ordinates service components to be provided by contractual agreement and ensuring hiring of qualified personnel
Plan overall development of the Home Health Agency as set forth in the Conditions of Participation under the direction of the Governing Body and Professional Advisory Board.
In writing, appoint a qualified licensed person to act as supervising nurse and a similarly qualified alternate to serve as supervising nurse in the absence of the supervising nurse
Coordinates annual Professional Advisory Committee and Governing Body meetings, as well as assure quarterly UR/QI (Performance Improvement) Committee meetings are held.
Methodist Hospital Sugar Land, TX. 2001-2003
Registered Nurse
Admits and provide nursing care to childbearing families.
Performs clinical nursing management to low risk ante partum/intra partum patients having vaginal birth or cesarean section.
Provides ongoing monitoring of fetal status during labor to identify potential problems requiring immediate intervention.
Educates parents and families on events in ante partum, intrapatum, and post partum phases and home care.
Provides immediate care to new born.
Collaborates with physician and other healthcare workers to provide and promote comprehensive care of the patient.
Provides comprehensive assessment and documentation of patient status, administration and on-going documentation of all medications, therapeutic or diagnostic interventions.
Assess psychosocial needs of patients and made appropriate referral to local resources.
Assesses, monitor and provide medical and surgical care to patient with colonoscopy and hysterectomy.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE AND MEMEBERSHIPS
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by State of Texas
Family Nurse Practitioner Certified
Registered Nurse by the State of Texas.
Current Certification in BLS
Professional memberships include The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Texas Nurse Practitioners, and Houston Area Nurse Practitioner
RESEARCH
Telemonitoring on Heart failure
HONORS
University of Texas Tyler Honor Society
REFERENCES
Upon request.