Registered Nurse Practitioner

Chiugo Okonkwo, MS, FNP-BC

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CAREER SUMMARY

Demonstrated results-oriented, innovative Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with expertise in educating the healthcare community concerning end-of-life and home care. Possesses extensive knowledge about the scope of comprehensive hospice care services, regulations, philosophy, and clinical intervention. Recognized as an excellent teacher and leader who creates a climate of learning and excellence that encourages growth and quality. New graduate seeking a position as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Registered Nurse with 6 years of experience in medical, surgical, urgent, and high patient care volume settings. Possess excellent communication skills.

Nurse Practitioner Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Chamberlain University – Downers Grove Illinois 2018-2020

Family Nurse Practitioner Track

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

American University of Health Sciences- Signal Hill, California 2015-2017

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

(FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner AANP Board Certified September 2020

(RN) Registered Professional Nurse in the State of California (#95146810) exp. July 2021

(BLS) Basic Life Support Certification, exp. July 2021

IMPACT certificate 4.5 CE., which includes .5 of pharmacology. Aug. 2021

NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Family Practice/Primary Care – Dr. Anakwenze Nwachukwu, Victoria Care Group 250 clinical hour

(Los Angeles, CA)

Internal Medicine –Prasad MD, 125 clinical hours

Rajenda Prasad, MD (Los Angeles, CA)

Pediatrics– Dr. Anakwenze Nwachukwu, Victoria Care Group 125 clinical hours

(Los Angeles, CA)

NP Skills include:

Examine and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic results to develop suitable diagnoses.

Diagnose and treat acute health care problems illnesses, infections, or injuries such as, sinusitis pharyngitis pneumonia, fractures, and sprains.

Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.

Minor surgical procedures-skin tag removal, suture and suture removal, pelvic exams, women health, phlebotomy, and culture swabs

Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.

Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances

HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse, Urgent Care- Exodus Recovery Mental Health (Los Angeles, CA) March 2020-present

Maintain safe environment and continuously monitor patients.

Administer medications as ordered.

Provide and promote therapeutic communication with patients.

Provide follow-up assessment as needed

Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Mental Health-Little Company of Mary Hospital (Los Angeles, CA) Feb. 2020-present

Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with a broad range of mental health issues.

Ensured that doctors' orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations, and stat orders for restraint.

Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks, earning the respect of physicians and coworkers for calm, levelheaded and quick thinking to restore the safety and security of patients and staff.

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health- Southern California Hospital (Culver city, CA) Feb 2018 to Feb. 2020

Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric medical conditions of up to 20 patients per day.

Lead and trained newly staff registered nurses on unit routine, hospital protocol, and direct patient care, and duties within the unit.

Admission and discharge planning

Observing and recording patient behavior

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Phi Pi Chapter – August 2018

Outstanding Honors in Nursing

The National Dean’s List Award

AFFILIATIONS

American Association of Nurse Practitioners – June 2017

National Association of School Nurses – January 2014

Student Member

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