Okedje Diokpo
Big Lake
Summary
-Registered nurse looking to expand her nursing skills
-Effective, empathetic communicator
-Efficient problem solver, team player, ability to plan and prioritize tasks
-Has critical skills in high-pressure healthcare environments, focusing on patient care, communication, and teamwork.
-Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
All About Caring Home
Minneapolis, MN
10.2025 - Current
- Provide skilled nursing cares in complex medical home and private home settings for patients with advanced respiratory needs, including ventilator and tracheostomy management, and progressive neurological diseases such as ALS.
- Administer medications tailored to client-specific needs, including narcotics via G-tube
- Respiratory assessments
- Wound care and skin assessments
- Place medication orders to the pharmacy
- Communicating with health care providers conditions and observations of clients
- Monitor patient vital signs, documenting changes for effective care planning
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans
Registered Nurse
Edinbrook of Edina
Edina, MN
12.2025 - 04.2026
- Provide direct nursing care to residents with complex medical and post-acute needs
- Administer medications and treatments including G-tube and IV routes
- Conduct patient assessments and respond to changes in condition
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team
Direct Support Professional
AME Community Services
Buffalo, MN
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Provided personalized support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and promoting independence.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans, ensuring alignment with clients' needs and goals.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support services, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Guardian Angels Care Center
Elk River, MN
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting dignity and independence.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely care adjustments.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team to coordinate patient care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to health regulations.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03.2027
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Saint Cloud, MN06.2025
Skills
- Clinical experience in medication administration
- Wound care and skin assessments
- Collaborating with Health Care providers formulating care plans
- Flexible yet assertive
- Can work under stressful circumstances when needed
- Critical thinking
- Vent and Tracheostomy skills
- IV and G-tube therapy
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse/RN August 14th, 2025 - October 31st, 2027
- Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA August 3rd, 2020 - March 25th, 2025
- Direct Support Professional/ DSP June 21st, 2021 - 2025
- CPR BLS Certification September 27th, 2024 - September 27th, 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Edinbrook of Edina
12.2025 - 04.2026
Registered Nurse
All About Caring Home
10.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
AME Community Services
06.2021 - 08.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Guardian Angels Care Center
09.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Clinical Experience
01/2025 - 03/2025
St. Gabriels Hospital - Little Falls, MN
- Performed medication administration to assigned clients with staff RN or clinical instructor.
- Performed assessments using the ADPIE nursing process and direct care on patients.
- Participated in perioperative observation of hemorrhoidectomy and colonoscopy, reinforcing knowledge of surgical asepsis, patient positioning, monitoring of patient status and intraoperative nursing responsibilities.
01/2025 - 02/2025
Alomere Hospital - Alexandria, MN
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to maternal and pediatric clients across antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum settings.
- Performed accurate vital sign assessments and ongoing maternal–fetal monitoring, including interpretation of fetal heart rate tracings.
- Developed and documented individualized care plans in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with evidence-based practice standards.
- Delivered direct patient care including postpartum assessments, newborn evaluations, patient education, and breastfeeding support.
06/2024 - 07/2024
Centra Care - Willmar, MN
- Performed comprehensive geriatric assessments, including evaluation of activities of daily living (ADLs), cognitive status, fall risk, medication reconciliation, and overall physical health.
- Implemented individualized chronic disease management plans for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart failure, and dementia.
- Provided hospice and end-of-life care focused on comfort measures, symptom management, and preservation of dignity.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort through therapeutic communication, advocacy, and culturally sensitive care.
Awards
Leadership & Scholarship Award Recipient
The Awwal Ladipo Foundation — Minneapolis, MN April 2022
Licensure & Certifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of MN
- BLS (Basic Life Support), American Heart Association