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CHELSEA OKEKE

New York

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (BSN) with 6+ years of clinical experience in acute care, women’s health, and patient education. Skilled in chart review, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure safe, cost-effective, and high-quality care. Adept at applying clinical judgment, evidence-based guidelines, and utilization review criteria (InterQual/MCG) to assess medical necessity, authorize services, and support case management. Seeking to leverage strong analytical and communication skills in a remote Utilization Review Nurse role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Hybrid Remote

Boriken Neighborhood Health Center
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Conducted hybrid remote patient triage and chart review for adult medicine and women’s health.
  • Documented clinical assessments and coordinated care with providers to ensure medical necessity and appropriate utilization of services.
  • Provided patient education on obstetric, prenatal, and postpartum care.

Travel Registered Nurse

Mount Sinai West
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Delivered evidence-based care for postpartum and antepartum patients, applying clinical judgment to ensure safe and efficient use of hospital resources.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning and patient education.

Travel Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Conducted detailed documentation and patient assessments for postpartum, antepartum, and newborn patients.
  • Partnered with case managers and providers to streamline patient flow and optimize resource utilization.

Registered Nurse I

LAC+USC Medical Center
11.2018 - 03.2021
  • Provided complex care for high-risk obstetric and oncology patients.
  • Performed chart audits and collaborated on care plans to support medical necessity and reduce readmissions.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans, preventive care, and post-discharge follow-up.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2018

Skills

  • Utilization Review & Case Management Support
  • Chart Review & Clinical Documentation
  • Medical Necessity Determination (InterQual / MCG)
  • Concurrent & Retrospective Review
  • Pre-authorization & Denial Management Support
  • Patient & Provider Education
  • Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
  • EMR Systems: Epic Cerner Microsoft Office Suite

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Breastfeeding Education Certified

Community Service

Developed mentorship program for minority nursing students at Temple University., Volunteer, Be the Match (National Marrow Donor Program).

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Hybrid Remote

Boriken Neighborhood Health Center
01.2024 - 09.2024

Travel Registered Nurse

Mount Sinai West
01.2023 - 02.2023

Travel Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
09.2021 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse I

LAC+USC Medical Center
11.2018 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Temple University