https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2 Associate in Science Program Journey en-us 2018-11-19 19:14:45 UTC 2025-04-05 20:03:26 UTC hello@padlet.com rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/306082470 Hello, my name is Rodney Okada. Welcome to my ePortfolio! I am pursuing an Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) at Kapiolani Community College (KCC) and I plan to graduate in May 2020. Included in this ePortfolio are the learning activities and experiences from my journey to becoming a professional nurse.  Enjoy!]]> 2018-11-19 19:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/306082470 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/306082687 2018-11-19 19:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/306082687 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/306082746 Focusing on the patient's needs and interests with a caring and professional attitude are key attributes to being an effective nurse. I look forward to learning more about the field to modify my nursing philosophy accordingly.]]> 2018-11-19 19:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/306082746 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/306082937 My goal is to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I am considering working as a pediatric nurse, psychiatric nurse, post-op nurse, or operating room nurse.  I am open to other areas of nursing as well! To reach these goals, I plan to continue my education and to sit for the NCLEX RN certification in the State of Hawaii.]]> 2018-11-19 19:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/306082937 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/306083821 Graduation date: May 2020 Associate in Science degree in Nursing. See attached resume.]]> 2018-11-19 19:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/306083821 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/306083862 NURS 210:
Leahi Hospital, Young 2.  270 lab/clinical hours.

During my first clinical experience at Leahi Hospital, I was able to utilize the skills I learned in lab. These skills include G-tube feeding, medication administration, range of motion exercises, assistance with ADLs, wound care, and colostomy care. Under the supervision of the clinical instructor, I was able to perform these skills efficiently and effectively.]]> 2018-11-19 19:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/306083862 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/306083932 Long-term Care Nurse Aide Certificate of  Competence received in 2018

BLS certified since 2017]]> 2018-11-19 19:20:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/306083932 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/306192118 Learning is a continuous process. The field of nursing is always changing and advancing.  To be a successful nurse, one must maintain a positive attitude, be open to constructive feedback, and learn from all possible avenues, with a focus on evidence-based research.]]> 2018-11-20 04:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/306192118 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/310004068 Being involved in community service allows individuals to make a positive impact on society.  It's a way to give back to the community and to those who need it most.]]> 2018-11-30 22:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/310004068 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/310010566 During the Fall 2019 semester I was able to volunteer with the HUGS organization.  I had the opportunity to provide respite care for a few hours.  I worked with a 20 month old at this event.

I was also able to participate in a sock hop event with HUGS. I assisted with set up and clean up, and managed the crafts booth with a few classmates.]]> 2018-11-30 23:34:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/310010566 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/310010574 During the Fall 2019 semester, I attended a conference on OB emergencies.  Some of the high risk topics covered included preeclampsia, amniotic fluid embolism syndrome, and hyperglycemia.  The conference was beneficial to my education as a nursing student.]]> 2018-11-30 23:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/310010574 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/392716108 NURS 220:
Kuakini Hospital, Med-surg 4th floor, 270 lab/clinical hours.

During this clinical rotation I utilized skills learned from the previous semester as well as new skills learned in the current semester.  These skills included discontinuing IV, discontinuing an indwelling Foley catheter, subcutaneous injections, assessing for orthostatic hypotension, IV piggyback, and administering a rectal suppository.]]> 2019-10-02 20:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/392716108 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/392716341 NURS 320:
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, Family Birth Center and Mother Baby Care Unit. 135 hours.  Wilcox pediatric unit 135 hours.  Total 270 hours for clinical and labs.

During this clinical rotation I had the opportunity to work side by side with the primary nurse in monitoring contractions and fetal heart rate, assessing pain levels, assisting with epidural administration, and observing an artificial rupture of membranes.  I was also able to observe a cesarean birth and perform post-op assessment on the mother.  In the Mother-Baby Care Unit, I performed newborn fetal assessment and postpartum assessment on the mother.

I also had the opportunity to work with pediatric patients on the Wilcox unit.  I was able to assess patient status, perform G-tube feedings, monitor intake and output, and administer medications with my instructor. ]]> 2019-10-02 20:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/392716341 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501727288 NURS 360:
Castle Medical Center Psychiatric Unit.  Medical-surgical simulations in place of clinical.  Total 270 lab/clinical hours.

During this clinical rotation I had the opportunity to work with psychiatric nurses and counselors on the psychiatric unit at Castle Medical Center.  Through this clinical experience, I was able to perform mental status exams and psychosocial assessments on patients with a variety of mental health disorders.  I was also able to learn from the multidisciplinary team, including doctors, counselors, nurses, and social workers, on the relative treatments and discharge planning for these patients.

During the simulated clinical experience, I learned about various disease processes, such as liver dysfunction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COVID-19, and blood transfusions for post-operative patients through researching evidence-based journal articles.  I was able to apply my knowledge and practice safe patient care via simulations in various scenarios, including how to respond to anaphylactic reactions, blood transfusion reactions, and during an acute pneumothorax. Through these scenarios, I was able to practice communicating to the interprofessional team using SBAR format, practice safe medication administration, and carry out physician orders in a safe manner.]]> 2020-04-10 09:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501727288 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501730442 During the Spring 2020 semester I was able to volunteer with Waipahu Aloha Clubhouse. I was fortunate enough to interact and work with the members in the facilities department. I also had the opportunity to teach the members how to do chair yoga and about its wonderful health benefits.]]> 2020-04-10 09:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501730442 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501733962 During the Spring 2020 semseter, I registered with the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and took a class on suicide risk assessment and care in the inpatient psychiatric setting.  By participating in this class, I was able to learn about risk factors and nursing interventions related to suicide for patients struggling with mental health. I also learned how to communicate therapeutically with patients who are at risk for suicide.]]> 2020-04-10 09:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501733962 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501741448 2020-04-10 09:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501741448 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501742628 Analyze ethical and legal issues while practicing nursing within the health care system.

Attached here is an assignment on the identification of ethical considerations for liver transplantation.  I researched ethical considerations using a research database and summarized my findings in the assignment.

]]> 2020-04-10 09:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501742628 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501744383 Evaluate professional behaviors and self-care to improve nursing practice.

Attached here is a reflection on my clinical experience identifying my strengths and weaknesses to improve how I practice nursing.]]> 2020-04-10 09:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501744383 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501745439 Provide nursing care that incorporates evidence supported by research.

Attached here is a case study assignment involving evidence based research on diabetes.  Nursing care should be based on evidence based research to minimize unnecessary treatments and to promote the safety of the patient.]]> 2020-04-10 09:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501745439 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501745597 Demonstrate leadership in nursing practice.

Attached here is an assignment on nursing leadership and delegation.  In this assignment, I was able to read court case excerpts to identify and evaluate the leadership skills nurses displayed.  Through this assignment I also emphasized my learning of how to delegate tasks using the rights of delegation, as well as both parties' responsibilities when delegating tasks.]]> 2020-04-10 09:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501745597 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501745872 Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care team members.

Attached here is a reflection on working with a multi-disciplinary team in the clinical setting. This reflection is from an opportunity I had to observe a cesarean section birth.]]> 2020-04-10 09:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501745872 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501746590 Participates in making recommendations for improving patient care within the health care system.

Attached here is a presentation I did to identify areas for quality improvement in the health care system.  My group identified communication errors as a potential area for improvement and made a recommendation of using standardized communication during hand offs and reporting to interdisciplinary team members to reduce the number of errors.]]> 2020-04-10 09:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501746590 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501746744 Advocate for the delivery of client-centered care.

Attached here is an assignment on cultural considerations with a plan of care, including medical treatments, diagnostics, nursing interventions, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications.]]> 2020-04-10 09:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501746744 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501747510 Communicate effectively with clients, families, and health care team.

Attached here is a process recording showcasing the use of effective therapeutic communication with the client. Using therapeutic communication focuses on the client and is used to allow them to connect their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors using the cognitive behavioral model.]]> 2020-04-10 09:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501747510 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501747860 Demonstrate effective clinical decision making in the delivery of nursing care.

Attached here is a plan of care worksheet I developed to deliver nursing care for patients with liver dysfunction.  In my program I learned effective treatments and care based on supporting evidence and I incorporated this learning into the development of my care plans.]]> 2020-04-10 09:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/501747860 rodney_okada https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/502654764 During the Spring 2020 semester, I learned how to work with patients who have an opioid use disorder. In the class I learned about assisting patients in selecting options for treatments based on individual needs.]]> 2020-04-11 04:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rodney_okada/52d9ulcylky2/wish/502654764