Augustina Okeze
Fort Drum,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse with nearly a decade of progressive experience across behavioral health, geriatric care, pediatric oncology, outpatient surgery, and critical care environments. Skilled in administering validation tools to assess patient symptoms, performing independent telephonic and in-person triage, and facilitating multidisciplinary care coordination using a population-based care management model. Deliver patient-centered care by developing individualized treatment plans, educating patients on medications, risk factors, and substance interactions, and ensuring seamless continuity of care. Proficient in documenting patient information within electronic health records, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with primary care providers to support optimal outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
The Arc of Jefferson – County.
Watertown, NY
11.2023 - 06.2025
- Facilitated communication with physicians, social workers, therapists, and other providers to align care.
- Coordinated services/resources across continuum of care to enhance patient outcomes and care efficiency.
- Monitored medical resource utilization to ensure cost-effective care delivery and reduce expenditures.
- Verified medical necessity and aligned care with insurance guidelines to optimize coverage and reimbursement.
- Developed and executed discharge plans to ensure smooth transitions and minimize readmissions.
- Arranged follow-up appointments, home care services, and medical equipment to support patient recovery.
- Educated patients/families on care plans, medication management, and self-care to promote understanding.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Maintained accurate, timely patient records to support care planning and regulatory compliance.
- Salary $35.50
Behavioral Nurse
Advent Health
Killeen, TX
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Administer validation tools (i.e., Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9); Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7); Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5); and Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C- SSRS)) to assess patient symptoms.
- Educate patients on application of treatment plan, to include medication, risk factors, or interactions with other substances.
- Facilitate continuity of care through a multidisciplinary approach in behavioral treatment using a population-based care management model in support of primary care providers.
- Perform independent, comprehensive, telephonic, and in-person clinical triage of Behavioral Health symptomology.
- Communicate with primary care providers and other providers regarding patients.
- Document patient information using an electronic health medical record.
- Salary $40.25
RN – Senior Care Partner
North Carolina State Veterans Home
Fayetteville, NC
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Gathered required information from patients or external sources to enable a thorough clinical evaluation.
- Assembled appropriate clinical information for prospective review by multidisciplinary team or treating physician. Coordinated additional testing procedures as directed by the team or physician.
- Educated patients about the prescribed treatment plan. Routed patients to complementary support services. Provided community education and outreach services that promoted patient-centered care model.
- Completed thorough assessments. Monitored change in behavior of patients and notified team of issues.
- Salary $30.90
RN – Mental Health Department
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center (916-Bed Hospital)
Fayetteville, NC
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Provide direct nursing care to patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions in collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment teams
- Conduct mental health assessments, administer medications, and monitor patient response, including side effects and behavioral changes.
- Assist in crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
- Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication compliance to support recovery and wellness.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with HIPAA and facility policies
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists to coordinate holistic care and discharge planning.
- Salary $31.50
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Skills
- Behavioral Health
- Emergency Nursing
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Pediatric Oncology
- Treatment Planning
- Case Management
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Education
- Nursing Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Team Collaboration
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Personal Information
Title: BSN, RN
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Texas (RN License 926265)
- BSN Certificate from 01/02/2018 – 12/20/2018
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Affiliations
Member – North Carolina Nurses Association
Additional Nursing Expertise
Geriatric Care, Urology, Outpatient Surgery, PICU, De-Escalation Steps, Collaboration, Nursing Standards, Evidence-Based Practice, General Pediatrics, Patient Care, Documentation, Clinical Evaluation, Life Support, CPR Certification, Critical Care, Interpersonal Communication, Professional Development, Nursing Leadership
Timeline
RN Case Manager
The Arc of Jefferson – County.
11.2023 - 06.2025
Behavioral Nurse
Advent Health
08.2021 - 06.2023
RN – Senior Care Partner
North Carolina State Veterans Home
08.2018 - 08.2021
RN – Mental Health Department
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center (916-Bed Hospital)
07.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University