Terence Monkou
5203 Dartmoor Court ∙ Lanham, MD 20706∙ 240 477-3060∙ tmonkou@yahoo.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
 Skilled professional with 30 years clinical experience in various background with
proven record of successfully passing Joint Commission surveys and 100% positive
patient outcome.
 Successfully managed a home care agency, developed a proposal for operating a
program for mentally challenged children and adults.
 Offers a unique blend of health administration and hands-on experience acquired
over 30-year.
EDUCATION
BSN, Nursing, Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Jamaica
August 1980
WORK EXPERIENCE
GoodHeart Home Healthcare Services
Springfield, VA
Clinical Nurse
Feb. 2012-Present
 Demonstrated clinical knowledge with efficiency in home care
 Provided clinical intervention to homebound clients with medical- surgical problems
including diabetic teaching, hypertension management, colostomy care, cardiac care,
post-operative care, oncology and high tech infusion
Maxim Health Solutions
Silver Springs, MD
Registered Nurse Emergency Room - PRN
April 2010-Present
 Worked in acute and non-acute emergencies
 Provided skilled nursing care to all ages in local area hospital including trauma
emergencies, cardiac emergencies, behavioral emergencies, codes, and disaster
emergencies, thereby
 Utilized skills in triaging, and prioritizing to meet the needs of clients in emergency
room
 A member of the clinical team that assists in admission and discharge of patient in
the emergency room
 Provided teaching of health principles to clients in order for them to recognize an
emergency and to seek help
Revival Homecare Agency
Falls Church, VA
Clinical Nurse
Sept. 2010 – Aug. 2012
 Provided skilled nursing care of premature infants
 Provided care and monitoring for patients of all ages with tracheostomies
 Gave Immune Globulin infusion for pediatric patients with IDDS (Immune
Deficiency Disease Syndrome)
 Delivered care for pediatric patient under 2 years with open heart surgery
 Provided care to pregnant mom (28 weeks gestation) with twins – urostomy tube
management
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Provided clinical intervention to homebound clients with medical- surgical problems
including diabetic teaching, hypertension management, colostomy care, cardiac care,
post operative care, oncology and high tech infusion
Served on the IV management team
Conducted respiratory assessment and provided ventilator and respiratory care to
ventilator-dependent patients. Parenteral nutrition and antibiotic therapy
administration.
Administering tube feeding ( NG-tube, G-tube)
APNT, INC.
Fulton, MD
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
Jan. 2010- Dec. 2010
 Performed physical examinations
 Administered medications prescribed by pediatrician; taking temperature, blood
pressure, respiratory rate and heart rate; starting intravenous medication; collecting
samples of patient’s urine and stools for laboratory tests; home infusion therapy,
parenteral nutrition and antibiotic therapy, administering tube feeding ( NG-tube, Gtube)
 Cared for patients with seizure disorders, developmental problems, feeding
problems, medication review for side effects and desired effect, and teach families to
recognize signs and symptoms that must be reported to the pediatrician
 Treated patients with complications of prematurity and other technology dependent
healthcare needs; catheter changes.
Washington Adventist Hospital
Takoma Park, MD
Emergency Room Nurse Full Time
Jan. 2008- Dec. 2009
 Worked as an RN in the emergency room with patients who has different medical
problem, but with great emphasis in cardiac care
 Served patients at all age levels with acute and non-acute needs, emergent and non
–emergent conditions
 Assisted with various emergency room procedures including insertion of chest
tube, central lines, conscious sedation, and independent insertion of peripheral line
and tubes
 Administered and manage various emergency medications in acute care.
 Demonstrated understanding in Triage protocols and its effective utilization in the
emergency room
Medstar Health VNA
Washington, DC
Clinical Nurse Full time
Aug. 2001- Dec. 2007
 Demonstrate clinical knowledge in and efficiency in home care
 Provided clinical intervention to homebound clients with medical- surgical
problems including diabetic teaching, hypertension management, colostomy care,
cardiac care, post-operative care, oncology and high tech infusion
 Serve in the IV management team
 Participate in the wound research program, and in orientation and supervision of
new employees
Bethel Training School
Washington, DC
Clinical Nurse Part Time
Nov. 2006-Dec. 2007
 Instructor in the Home Health Aide and Nursing Assistants’ training program in a
class room setting, and supervise in their practicum requirement in the assigned
nursing homes
 Prepared students for the national examination
Ideal Nursing Services
Washington, DC
Clinical Nurse
July 1999-Aug. 2001
 Served in the PCA and Medicaid waiver program, Homecare nurse, and supervision
of Home Health Aides
 Served in skilled home visit program, providing wound management, blood draws,
diabetic teaching and hypertension management
 Participated in case conferencing and problem solving
 Served as case manager of over 100 patients and staff
 Provided excellent opportunity for patients to return to their former activities
Health Gap Medical Services INC
Washington, DC
Administrator -Full Time
Aug. 1993- June 1999
 Director/CEO of a home health Agency for 6 years, and providing significant
contribution to its growth from two employees to 133 employees
 Supervised RN’s, LPN’s, CNAs, HHA‘s and Homemakers
 Implemented service for adult and children in home care setting
 Implemented PCA, and infusion program, and preparing the documents to receive
Certificate of Need in two other jurisdictions
 Participated in marketing efforts in area hospitals and inpatient rehab centers.
 Served as Chairman of the Board of Directors
Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
Clinical Nurse Full time
July 1990- Feb.1995
 Served as an Emergency Room Nurse, and participated in all codes: blue, yellow, red
and orange
 Participated in the trauma center emergencies
 Served in the triage area
 Demonstrated proficiency in peripheral lines, med port access, and central line usage
 Assessed and evaluated the progress of my assigned patients, and initiate the need
for discharge to home
 Served in both the acute and non-acute setting
Howard University Hospital
Washington, DC
Pool Nurse Flexible time
Feb. 1989- June1990
 Served in all areas of nursing including ICU- medical, surgical, and neurological,
medical and surgical floors, oncology, pediatric, sub acute and emergency room.
 Gained experience in trauma nursing during my work at this facility
DC General Hospital
Washington, DC
Charge Nurse, Full time, and Pool Nurse
Aug. 1987-May 1995
 Served initially in a newly acquired area of service, substance abuse and drug
dependency
 Aided in Medical-surgical area, ICU and ER, acquiring experiences in Trauma,
behavioral, emergency management for inmates from our prison service
GRMS Nursing Agency and Wartburg Nursing Home
Brooklyn, NY
Charge Nurse Full Time
Sept. 1983- Aug. 1987
 Provided service in Kings Brook Jewish Medical Center for medical surgical setting.
 Served in Warburg Nursing Home as a clinical nurse, and later as a Night Supervisor,
for this 200 bed facility
NYU Medical Center New
York, NY
Clinical Nurse Full Time
Jan. 1986- July 1986
 Registered Nurse in ICU- surgery, and served patients with various surgeries
including abdominal and thoracic
Brook Dale Hospital Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
Clinical Nurse Full Time
Jan. 1984-Dec. 1985
 Served in medical and surgical floor of this Brooklyn Hospital
 Assisted as a team member and provide care for various conditions, and later was
transferred to the surgical ICU unit to care for patients with general surgeries
Anthony Capraro
Rye, NY
Private Duty Nurse- Full time
Sept. 1982—Dec. 1983
 Delivered care for patients involved in motor vehicle accident that resulted in
Quadriplegia
 Provided bowel management, diabetic and hypertension management, external
catheter care and exercise therapy, trained new caregivers with little or no clinical
experience, and implemented preventative measures for good skin care, and an
infection free state
Davis Memorial Hospital
Georgetown, Guyana
Registered Nurse Full Time
April 1981- June 1982
 Demonstrated aptitude in the use of medical laboratory equipment, collecting
specimen, and prepare specimen for testing
 Operated standardize equipment for use and perform laboratory tests with accuracy.
 Served as an Instructor/ Director for Nursing Assistant
 Provided Nursing service in this 50 bed hospital
 Charge Nurse and Medication Nurse, and Supervisor of other support staff
 Attended to emergency care outpatients who came after hours
 Assisted in maternity department
 Gained experience in operating room nursing
VOLENTEER EXPERIENCE
Director of Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP)
2010- present
STRENGTHS
Excellent oral and written communication skills, very organized, self-directed and goal
directed. Proficient in internet use for research and power point presentations.