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Judith Okafor

Lawrenceville

Summary

I have acquired many useful traits especially me working as a caregiver both in behavioral health facilities and Homecare for over four years even before I went back to school to acquire my RN Education. Am a compassionate Psych Nurse dedicated to providing exceptional care and devising creative treatment plans for patients dealing with mental illness and/or substance abuse. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered nurse

Peachford behavioral health Hospital
03.2021 - Current
  • Provides direct care to patient, identify patient’s care requirement by establishing personal rapport with the patient and other persons in position to understand care requirement
  • Maintain a safe and good working environment by complying with procedures, such as making sure the patient do not come on admission with contraband, giving medication and monitoring the patient for (extrapyramidal symptoms)
  • Re-directing and de-escalating patient when they are agitated, knowing when to put a patient in a seclusion or 4 points restraints with Doctor’s order
  • Using suboxone film to treat opiate addiction, monitoring the patient for suboxone side effects, interaction and indications
  • Using COWS’s score for opiate withdrawal treatment, treating patient with alcohol withdrawal by using CIWA score protocol, knowing how often it can be done and when to discontinue
  • Encouraging patients to take their medication, supporting them psychologically, socially and mentally by encouraging them to participate in group activities to help them cope with stress.

Registered Nurse

Amicasa Hospice
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Ability to access patients home care physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
  • Participating in on-call rotations and provided care and service after hours when needed
  • I collaborated with other hospice personnel involved in the direct care of shared patients to ensure that all providers are up to date on patients plan of care
  • Attending and participating in patient care conferences to analyze and discuss patients medical progress to provide the best care
  • Assist patients and family members with concern and compassion.

CARE GIVER

ResCare of Georgia (behavioral health)
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Accountable for the Patient ADLS, including direct patient care, Medication administration and companionship
  • Possesses excellent communication skills with patients and clients
  • Checking vital signs
  • Patient ADLS and transportation.

Education

Master’s degree in science of Nursing -

Walden University
10.2024

Bachelor’s degree in science of Nursing -

University of Texas at Arlington
12.2020

High School Diploma -

Federal Government Girls College Nigeria
06.2001

Skills

  • Experience working with psychiatric patients for 4 years
  • Licensed Registered Nurse
  • Patient and family advocate
  • Experience working as a behavioral health Registered nurse
  • Compassionate/Empathy fill
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Diabetes management
  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Case Management

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, RN9576429, 03/21, Present
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), 02/14/24, 02/26

Timeline

Registered nurse

Peachford behavioral health Hospital
03.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Amicasa Hospice
03.2021 - 05.2022

CARE GIVER

ResCare of Georgia (behavioral health)
01.2013 - 01.2017

Master’s degree in science of Nursing -

Walden University

Bachelor’s degree in science of Nursing -

University of Texas at Arlington

High School Diploma -

Federal Government Girls College Nigeria

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