Chigozie Cynthia Okafor
Carson
Summary
A compassionate Licensed Vocational nurse with 8 years of experience providing specialized care to psychiatric patients in mental health facilities. Skilled in de-escalation techniques, medication administration, incident reporting and documentation, and able to actively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote patient stability, safety, and recovery while maintaining a therapeutic environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Exodus Recovery
06.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Crisis Residential Treatment Program-Los Angeles, CA
- Conduct intake assessments, evaluate clients, and perform risk assessments
- Administer prescribed medications/therapies, and provide/follow treatment plans
- Help patients achieve their recovery goals and live independently
- Work in collaboration with other inter-disciplinary healthcare professionals to provide care and coordinate services for clients
- Document, and maintain accurate records of client information, treatments, and progress
- Verify physician orders, write telephone orders, transcribe orders, and follow written orders
- Protect and maintain client confidentiality to ensure legal requirements are met
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Telecare Corp; La Casa (MHRC)
02.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Long Beach, CA
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, developed and implemented appropriate care plans.
- Promoted patient safety
Substitute Teacher
Inglewood Unified School District
11.2007 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Inglewood, CA
- Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained current student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline.
- Implemented lesson plans outlined by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
Mental Health Worker
Telecare Corp; La Casa (MHRC)
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: Long Beach, CA
- Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files
- Oversaw intake process for all new residents
- Documented client daily activities in confidential files.
- Managed crisis situations calmly and professionally, implementing de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Monitored and charted clients vital signs, and helped with activities of daily living.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Inglewood Unified School District
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Company Overview: Inglewood, CA
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Inglewood, CA
Care Giver
Independent Living Connection
07.2006 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Hawthorne, CA
- Assisted patients with daily hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, dental care and grooming.
- Participated in staff training sessions to continually enhance knowledge and skills in resident care practices.
- Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
- Oversaw and planned resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
Education
Associate's degree - Vocational Nursing
Homestead School of Nursing
Torrance, CA01.2013
Bachelor's degree - English Language and Literature
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
02.2005
High School Diploma -
Federal Government Girls
05.1998
Skills
- Infection control standards
- Behavior management
- Exceptional communication skills
- Patient evaluations
- Problem resolution ability
- CPR and BLS certified
- Team management
- Vital Signs
- Patient-oriented
- Oral and written communication skills
- Nursing
- Confidentiality
- Fast learner
- Personal and professional integrity
- Medication Administration
- Organization and planning
- Talent in obtaining/charting vital
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and active listener
- Experience Administering Injections
- Flow sheet charting skillfulness
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- BLS Certification
- LVN
- CPI Certification
- Handle with Care Certification
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Exodus Recovery
06.2021 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Telecare Corp; La Casa (MHRC)
02.2019 - Current
Mental Health Worker
Telecare Corp; La Casa (MHRC)
01.2017 - 02.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Inglewood Unified School District
06.2012 - 08.2013
Substitute Teacher
Inglewood Unified School District
11.2007 - 04.2019
Care Giver
Independent Living Connection
07.2006 - 01.2012
Bachelor's degree - English Language and Literature
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
High School Diploma -
Federal Government Girls
- BLS Certification
- LVN
- CPI Certification
- Handle with Care Certification
Associate's degree - Vocational Nursing
Homestead School of Nursing
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