Florence Okonkwo, RN, FNP
Family Medicine
Education: UMass Boston
Biography:
Florence Okonkwo completed her undergraduate studies in Biochemistry and Medical Laboratory Sciences in Nigeria, Africa. She soon immigrated to the United States where she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and a mental health counselor, simultaneously pursuing an undergraduate degree in nursing. As a nurse, Florence worked in a variety of settings including in psychiatry, as a visiting nurse, and as a rehab nurse. Florence found her home when she joined the Codman Square Health Center team in 2017 as an HIV nurse case manager. In this role, Florence could be true to her passion of working with underserved communities. Florence holds numerous awards, but one of particular significance is Codman’s 2021 Health Center Hero Award for Outstanding Performance. Florence is fluent in both English and Igbo. Outside of the clinic, Florence enjoys music, singing in the choir, and spending quality time with her family.
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