Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Nursing Clinical Rotations
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Sylvia Richards-Okorie

Lakeville,MN

Summary

A healthcare professional with over five years of experience in both long-term care and rehabilitation facilities and a strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Fairview Ridges Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Registered nurse on the orthopedic and spine unit. Occasional assistance with medsurg patients, which has given insight into several chronic illnesses and medical conditions.

Nursing Station Technician

Fairview Ridges Hospital
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Patient care such as personal hygiene, vitals, daily activities, repositioning, transporting, and feeding.
  • Setting up and maintaining patient rooms
  • Ordering and stocking of supplies
  • Answering telephone calls as able

Direct Support Professional

Harry Meyering Centre
11.2020 - 05.2023
  • Completing housekeeping tasks such as washing dishes, tidying, bed making, preparing meals
  • Assist clients with their daily living needs like feeding, grooming, ambulation, and health care related tasks.
  • Utilizing THERAP to administer medication to client while ensuring the 7 rights of medication administration.
  • Encouraging self-help abilities

Certified Nursing Assistant

Monarch Healthcare Management float pool
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Maintained good communication with colleagues and nurses concerning residents’ needs and wellbeing.
  • Provided nursing assistance to residents in long term care facility.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.
  • Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transfer with the aid of assistive devices, bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Minor in Aging studies

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Mankato, MN
12.2023

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • IV setup

Accomplishments

    - Daisy award winner August 2025

    - Daisy award nomination June 2025

  • Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.

Affiliations

  • Former Secretary to Student Nurses Association; Mankato Chapter
  • Former Member of MNSU African Students Association
  • Member of Diversity and Inclusion sub-committee MNSU

Certification

Basic life support certification

Public health nurse certification

Nursing Clinical Rotations

  • Paediatrics (30 hours) - Hennepin County Medical Centre, Minneapolis, MN [Fall 2022]
  • Community Health (20 hours) – Ponds Clinic, Bloomington, MN [Spring 2022]
  • Geriatrics (60 hours) – Ecumen Pathstone Living, Mankato MN [Spring 2022]
  • Medical Surgical (60 hours) - Mayo Clinic Health systems, Mankato, MN [Fall 2022]
  • Obstetrics (50 hours) - Fairview Ridges, Burnsville, MN [Fall 2022]
  • Medical surgical (50 hours) - Mayo Clinic health systems, St. James, MN [Spring 2023]
  • Emergency department (10 hours)– Mayo Clinic health systems, St. James, MN [Spring 2023]
  • Operating room (10 hours) – Fairview Ridges, Burnsville, MN [Fall 2022]
  • Psychosocial health (60 hours)– Hennepin County Medical Centre, Minneapolis, MN [Spring 2023]
  • Community Health (30 hours) - McLeod County, Minnesota [Spring 2023]
  • Medical Surgical (120 hours) – Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Waseca, MN [Fall 2023]
  • Medical Surgical (30 hours) – Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Mankato, MN [Fall 2023]

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Igbo
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Fairview Ridges Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Nursing Station Technician

Fairview Ridges Hospital
06.2023 - 03.2024

Direct Support Professional

Harry Meyering Centre
11.2020 - 05.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Monarch Healthcare Management float pool
09.2019 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Minor in Aging studies

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

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