Vera-Rachel Oma Enokpa
10935 Trotting Ridge Way
Columbia, MD 21044
Email:
Tel #: 301 768 9697 cell
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a registered nurse; and be able to demonstrate and provide quality nursing care to patients, acquire more clinical skills, and continue to pursue professional growth.
SKILLS PROFILE
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Ability to work with individuals and patients from diverse cultures
· Empathize with patients’ condition
· Excellent problem solving skills
· Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS
· Registered Nurse Maryland Board of Nursing 2016
· License Practical Nurse, Maryland Board of Nursing 2007
· IV certification with Neighbor Care Pharmacy 2008
· GNA/CMA– Maryland State Board of Nursing 2003
· Basic Life Support Certification- American Heart Association
· First Aid
EDUCATION
Howard community college LPN to RN pathway Nursing Program
2014 to 2016
Howard community College, Maryland
· Pre-Nursing prerequisite; 2011 - 2013
VMT Nursing Program Washington DC
• License Practical Nursing Program 2006 -2007
University of Yaounde 11 SOA Republic of Cameroon (Africa)
• LLB in English Private Law 1992 – 1996
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Queen of the Rosary Secondary & High School Okoyong Mamfe
Republic of Cameroon (Africa)
• General Certificate of Education,
• Ordinary level 1984 - 1989
• Advance level 1989 -1992
WORK EXPERIENCE
Brooke Grove Nursing & Rehab Center
-Registered Nurse 10/2016 to present, Position; as needed
-Licensed Practical Nurse 04/2011 to 10/2016,
Hcr. Manorcare Health Services
-Registered Nurse 10/2016 Position; as needed
-Licensed Practical Nurse 09/2007 to 10/2016,
Responsibilities; Delivered nursing services that included:
u Wound Dressing & Care, Tracheotomy Suctioning/Care, G-Tube Feedings/Care
Respiratory Treatments/Assessments, IV Therapy, Blood Glucose Checks and Blood Pressure Monitoring.
u Followed rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery; minimize pain, discomfort, infections and complications, and optimize patient outcomes.
u Assessed, monitored and document patient progress, symptoms and vital signs, while keeping close collaborations with other healthcare teams.
Cedar Creek Associates
Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) 11/2003 to 05/2003
Certified Medication Administration (CMA) 11/2003 to 05/2008
· Performed direct client care to assign clients, including assisting in; positioning, toileting, bathing, grooming, feeding and ambulation, vital signs, weights, charting, and reporting unusual findings to supervising nurse covering the group homes.
· Assist with P.O medication administration under direct supervision of the rounding RN
CLINICAL ROTATION:
Aug. 2014- December 2014
University of Maryland Medical Center: Kernan orthopedic care Unit
Baltimore, MD
Under the supervision of a Clinical instructor:
· Assessed patients from head to toe.
· Administered medication (oral and injection) in an accurate manner.
· Obtained and reported vital signs to the nurse.
· Provided basic nursing care (bed bath, dressing assistance, bed making, feeding) for patients.
· Assessed patients and charts accordingly.
· Analyzed the pathophysiology of patients’ conditions and provide early interventions.
· Provided tracheotomy care such as suctioning patients on mechanical ventilation.
· Provided hygiene care (oral care, bathing) for patients on bed rest.
· Accurately documented patients’ intake and output. Gave report by using the SBAR (situation, background, assessment, recommendation) technique
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Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Aug 2015 to Oct. 2015
Northwest Hospital Psychiatric units
Baltimore, MD
Under the supervision of nursing staff and a Clinical instructor:
· Assessed patients with major focus on their mental health status.
· Participated in group meetings with patients and helped them to identify coping skills for themselves.
· Assisted patients to identify stressors in their lives and how to manage those stressors.
· Engaged patients in therapeutic conversation to verbalize their feelings.
· Assisted in developing care plans for patients.
Pediatric Nursing: Oct. 2015 to Dec. 2015
Howard County General Hospital: Pediatric unit
Columbia, MD
Under the supervision of nursing staff and a clinical instructor:
· Assessed patients and documented appropriately.
· Administered medication (oral) accurately according to the weight of patients and physician’s order.
· Observed and assisted in same day surgery procedures (mainly eye, tooth and appendix surgeries) for infants.
· Obtained and reported vital signs to the nurse.
· Patient and family teaching on disease process and pathphysiology and available prevention.
Senior Practicum:
University of Maryland Medical Center: Neuro. Gadesky unit
Baltimore, MD
Under the supervision of nursing staff and a clinical instructor:
· Assessed and analyzed patients’ health.
· Administered medication (oral, topical, via nasogastric tubes, and injections) accurately.
· Hanged and monitored intravenous fluids and medications.
· Assisted in wound dressing for patients with debiticus ulcer.
· Provided oral care and suctioning for patients with tracheostomy.
· Obtained and reported vital signs to the nurse.
· Provided basic nursing care (bed bath, dressing assistance, bed making, feeding) for patients.
· Accurately documentated patient’s intake and output.
· Analyzed ECG readings for patients on cardiac monitoring. Administered medication (oral, injections, via nasogastric tubes) accurately.
· Gave report by using the SBAR (situation, background, assessment, recommendation) technique.
Coursework/Projects:
- Service Learning Project: I researched and presented on Healthy Life style ( the importance of hand washing) to a group of young adults with intellectual disability; during psychiatric and community Mental health Nursing.
- Family Physical Assessment and Care Plan on Asthma during Pediatric rotation
- Two Care Plans; one on pain management on a patient with Spinal Stenosis in Cervical region and another on a patient with Pharyngocutanous fistula, s/p total largngectomy.
- I collaborated with my peers to research and present an Evidenced Based Practice project on stroke prevention and management during my Med. Surg. II clinical rotation at UMMC 5th floor
- Simulation experiences.
- Team leader experience during clinical rotation.
Professional Membership
National Student Nurses Association, 2014 – Present
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD.
References: Available upon request.