Jane N. Okeigwe
Pittsburg
Summary
Dynamic LVN with extensive experience at Blize Healthcare, excelling in medication administration and patient assessment. Proven ability to coordinate care plans and educate families, enhancing patient outcomes. Recognized for exceptional team collaboration and commitment to patient safety protocols, ensuring high-quality care delivery in fast-paced environments. Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards, and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergent settings.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Blize Healthcare
2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Documented patient care in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Maintained a clean and organized nursing environment for optimal care delivery.
- Supported training of new staff on protocols and best practices in nursing care.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assisted with the administration of injections to patients.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, blood draw according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
Blize Healthcare
Office Management
Hercules
2018 - Current
- Administrative Operations: Managing daily, weekly, and monthly office activities, and office layout organization.
- Manages, maintains, and processes patient's health data in compliance with legal and HIPAA regulations.
- Facility & Vendor Management: Serving as the liaison with facility management, managing vendor contracts for office equipment and supplies.
- Data Management: Collects, compiles, and enters personal data, medical history, test results, and treatment plans into EHR systems.
- Financial & Budget Management: Tracking office expenses, managing budgets, processing invoices, and sometimes handling petty cash or payroll records.
- Staff Coordination & HR Support: Supervising administrative staff, coordinating schedules, assisting with onboarding new hires, and organizing company events or meetings.
- Procedural Improvement: Identifying opportunities for, and implementing, new administrative procedures to enhance efficiency.
- Communication: Liaises with physicians, clinical staff, and external offices to ensure seamless information flow.
- Records Management: Developing and maintaining organized, confidential filing systems and data records. overseeing administrative staff, managing office supplies and budgets, coordinating maintenance/vendors, and implementing procedures.
- Scheduling meetings, managing records, supporting HR functions like onboarding, and maintaining a safe, efficient work environment. They often act as the central point of contact for internal communication.
- Record Maintenance: Organizes, files, and retrieves patient records, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and available for healthcare providers.
- HIPAA Compliance: Protects patient's privacy by adhering strictly to confidentiality policies and regulations regarding the release of information,s.
- Information Release: Processes, validates, and fulfills requests for medical records from patients, legal representatives, and insurance companies.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Blize Healthcare
CNA
Albany
2011 - Current
- Personal Care/ADLs: Bathing, showering, oral hygiene, dressing, and toileting patients.
- Mobility and Transportation: Turning, repositioning bedridden patients, and transferring patients between beds and wheelchairs.
- Vital Signs and Monitoring: Measuring and recording blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates.
- Feeding and Nutrition: Assisting with meals, serving food, and monitoring food/fluid intake.
- Patient Safety and Comfort: Answering patient calls (call lights), making beds, tidying rooms, and tidying areas to prevent hazards.
- Reporting and Documentation: Reporting changes in patient physical or behavioral conditions to the nurse, and updating patient records.
- Infection Control: Following safety protocols, including sanitation of equipment and proper handling of soiled linens
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Richmond Shields Center
Richmond
01.2009 - 2011
- Cared for in-home patients with complex, multi-symptom illnesses for eleven years
- Eased patient discomfort by conducting accurate assessment and medical observations
- Fostered healthy environment for diabetic patient through meal preparation, medication dispensing, and glucose level monitoring
- Provide routine personal healthcare, such as bathing, dressing, or grooming, to elderly, convalescent, or disabled persons in the home of patients or in a residential care facility
- Assisted in all aspects of care, including bathing, feeding, hygiene dressing, etc.
- Coordinated with other caregivers to provide rehabilitation and recreation
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pittsburg Care Center
Pittsburg
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments.
- Documented patient progress and care in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness practices.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Diamond Range Center
Pittsburg
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments.
- Documented patient progress and care in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness practices.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
Home Health Aida -
Nightingale of Contra Costa, LLC
01-2009
CERTIFIED Nursing Assistance -
Around The Clock
Oakland, CA01-2005
Bachelor of Science -
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CABachelor of Arts -
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CAAssociate of Science - RN
Medworld Academy
FloridaSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care plan coordination
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Data management
- Medical documentation
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem resolution
- Emotional support
- Nursing processes
- Catheter care
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient safety protocols
- Caregiving skills
- Home health care
- Caring for wounds
- Wound care
- Vital signs
- Educating families
- Medication reconciliation
- [Type] EMR software
- Patient relationship building
- Medical office administration
- Treatment plan implementation
- Verbal and written communication
- End-of-life care
- Indirect patient care
- Mental health support
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Patient and family communication
- Diabetes management
- Patient education
- Care plan development
- Screening and triaging
- Personal hygiene support
- Staff training
- Customer service
Certification
- CERTIFIED Nursing Assistance, Nightingale of Contra Costa, LLC, 2005
- Home Health Aide, Nightingale of Contra Costa, LLC, 2009
Personal Information
Total Experience: Cared for in-home patients with complex, multi-symptom illnesses for eleven years. Eased patient discomfort by conducting accurate assessment and medical observations. Fostered healthy environment for diabetic patient through meal preparation, medication dispensing, and glucose level monitoring. Provided routine personal healthcare, such as bathing, dressing, or grooming, to elderly, convalescent, or disabled persons in the home of patients or in a residential care facility. Assisted in all aspects of care, including bathing, feeding, hygiene dressing, etc. Coordinated with other caregivers to provide rehabilitation and recreation.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Richmond Shields Center
01.2009 - 2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Diamond Range Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pittsburg Care Center
01.2005 - 01.2009
LVN
Blize Healthcare
2024 - Current
Blize Healthcare
Office Management
2018 - Current
Blize Healthcare
CNA
2011 - Current
Home Health Aida -
Nightingale of Contra Costa, LLC
CERTIFIED Nursing Assistance -
Around The Clock
Bachelor of Science -
Los Medanos College
Bachelor of Arts -
Diablo Valley College
Associate of Science - RN
Medworld Academy