Yvonne Nkako
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
A caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in providing compassionate patient care to individuals in a skilled nursing unit, long term care and home health settings. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Good team worker and proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Stan Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Maxim Healthcare Agency
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Documented patient care accurately and concisely.
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
- Wore required PPE, including face mask, eye protection, medical gloves and gowns.
Registered Nurse
Specialty Care Pediatrics
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration and catheter insertion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- G-tube Feeding.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Specialty Care Pediatrics
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Take and monitor patient's vital signs to keep team informed of any change in conditions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort patients and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting used equipment.
- Perform catheterization. Administered PO, IV and G-tube medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bellevue Health And Rehabilitation Center
12.2016 - 06.2019
- Delivered treatments and administered according to physicians orders.
- Examined, treated and dressed patient's injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Take and monitor patient's vital signs to keep team informed of any change in conditions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting used equipment.
- Perform catheterization. Administered PO, IV and G-tube medications.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK12.2020
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Platt College
Oklahoma City, OK08.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS05.2015
Skills
- Caregiving skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Dressing change
- HIPAA Compliance
- Breathing treatments
- Patient Assessments
- Proficient in obtaining vital signs
- Administering Medications
- Intravenous Therapy
- G-tube Feeding
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Covid-19 Vaccine Administration
Professional Activities
Have current BLS Certificate -Recommended Renewal Date is 01/2024
Volunteer and Community Services
Volunteered to help deliver food to seniors through meals on wheels coupled with a quick safety check. They really did enjoyed my presence and were so appreciative. 03/2015
Also Volunteered and donated blood through the American red cross as a means of helping those in great need of it. 02/2015
References
Elizabeth-Supervisor
Cell:703-589-8733
Emmanuel-Co-worker
Cell:405-551-1960
Delphine-Co-worker
Cell: 571-551-8119
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Stan Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
08.2023 - Current
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Maxim Healthcare Agency
04.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Specialty Care Pediatrics
03.2021 - 04.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Specialty Care Pediatrics
06.2019 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bellevue Health And Rehabilitation Center
12.2016 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Platt College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butler Community College
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