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Chris Adeen, MSN, BSN, RN

Beltsville

Summary

Registered Nurse with over 21 years of expertise in patient care, staff development, and family advocacy. Demonstrates a visionary approach to healthcare, leveraging skills such as motivational interviewing to enhance patient outcomes. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve innovative health solutions.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN COMPLEX NURSE CASE MANAGER

CIGNA / EVERNORTH
06.2024 - 07.2025
  • Advocated for customer care, coordinating and supporting health plans.
  • Collaborated with customers to create and document care plans, establish goals, and interventions.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing for optimal health outcomes.
  • Coordinated care with family, providers, and internal partners.
  • Implemented care coordination strategies reducing hospital readmission rates and enhancing patient safety.
  • Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to tailor care interventions.
  • Monitored patient progress through data analysis for timely adjustments to care plans.

NURSE CASE MANAGEMENT LEAD ANALYST / ONSITE HEALTH COACH

CIGNA / EVERNORTH
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided onsite face-to-face customer coaching and support.
  • Identified customer health education needs through targeted health assessment activities.
  • Collaborated with customers to establish health improvement plans and personalized goals.
  • Empowered customers to become active participants in their health outcomes.
  • Led and supported health and wellness promotional activities.
  • Performed biometric screenings and utilized motivational interviewing techniques.
  • Provided support for health-related site events.

CLINICAL EDUCATOR

GOVERNOR JUAN LUIS HOSPITAL
03.2019 - 03.2023
  • Evaluated, suggested, and created clinical and non-clinical programs to improve medical practices.
  • Provided and coordinated orientation for new employees and ongoing annual orientation.
  • Provided education for medical personnel.
  • Set goals and implemented continuous educational programs.
  • Coordinated orientation for students, volunteers, and other entities.
  • Implemented community educational initiatives.

NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT LEVEL II

GOVERNOR JUAN LUIS HOSPITAL
01.2018 - 03.2019
  • Provided nursing care to premature infants and babies with serious conditions.
  • Assisted mothers with breastfeeding.
  • Offered support, education, and reassurance to families.
  • Formulated nursing care plans and assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated treatments.
  • Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and provided vital nutrients.
  • Collaborated with Neonatologist and assisted in treatment plans.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH NURSE

GOVERNOR JUAN LUIS HOSPITAL
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Provided pre-employment screening.
  • Provided immunization screening and testing.
  • Assessed and treated minor injuries; stabilized and referred employees.
  • Provided return-to-work assessments and worked to prevent infection spread.
  • Referred employees to Workers Compensation and conducted respiratory fit testing.

CLINICAL EDUCATOR

GOVERNOR JUAN LUIS HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Evaluated, suggested, and created clinical and non-clinical programs to improve medical practices.
  • Provided and coordinated orientation for new employees and ongoing annual orientation.
  • Provided education for medical personnel.
  • Set goals and implemented continuous educational programs.
  • Coordinated orientation for students, volunteers, and other entities.
  • Implemented community educational initiatives.

SCHOOL NURSE

GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Patient advocate for children focusing on educational goals while considering individualized health needs of each child.
  • Facilitate classroom health education presentations; PTA health presentations; health fairs; dental screenings and immunization review.

NURSERY/NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT LEVEL II

GOVERNOR JUAN LUIS HOSPITAL
02.2009 - 03.2013
  • Assist mothers with breastfeeding and use of breast pumps as needed.
  • Serve as staff and occasional charge nurse caring for regular newborns and also newborns in need of additional assistance transitioning including: Premature feeder growers; oxygen administration, medication administration; phototherapy.
  • Promote health and support patients and families in coping with newborn.
  • Exhibit motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient.

STAFF NURSE, NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT LEVEL III

INOVA WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL
03.2007 - 01.2008
  • Serve as a staff nurse caring for sick premature infants on oxygen therapy ranging from nasal cannula to ventilator.
  • Assist mothers with breastfeeding and use of breast pumps as needed.
  • Premature feeder growers: oxygen assistance; medication administration; phototherapy.
  • Promote health and support patients and families in coping with a premature newborn.
  • Parent education.

STAFF NURSE, NURSERY/NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT LEVEL II

GOVERNOR JUAN LUIS HOSPITAL
09.2005 - 12.2006
  • Serve as staff and occasional charge nurse caring for regular newborns and also infants in need of additional assistance transitioning including: Premature infants.
  • Promote health and support patients and families in coping with newborn.

SCHOOL NURSE

GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
09.2005 - 12.2006
  • Provided holistic care to elementary school children including children with special needs.
  • Facilitated classroom health education presentations; PTA health presentations; health fairs; dental screenings and ensuring each child is up to date with his/her immunization.

STAFF NURSE, PEDIATRIC UNIT

GOVERNOR JUAN F. LUIS HOSPITAL
03.2004 - 09.2005
  • Admission assessment; accurately obtained and documented patient history and medication lists.
  • Collaborated with physician and other members of the health team to provide the best possible care to the patient and family members.
  • Medication administration; discharge instructions and teaching.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership

Western Governors University
UTAH
01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of the Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, USVI
01.2003

Skills

  • Experienced: Patient Care, Staff Development, Family Advocacy, Education, Care Plans, Public Speaking, Motivational Interviewing, Health Assessments, Patient Advocacy, Chronic Disease Management, Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Care Coordination

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Exp: 07/2027
  • Registered Nurse (RN), License# R177218 Maryland / Multistate (Expire: 12/28/26)
  • Registered Nurse (RN), License# 9551 Virgin Islands (Expire: 12/31/25)

Timeline

RN COMPLEX NURSE CASE MANAGER

CIGNA / EVERNORTH
06.2024 - 07.2025

NURSE CASE MANAGEMENT LEAD ANALYST / ONSITE HEALTH COACH

CIGNA / EVERNORTH
10.2023 - 06.2024

CLINICAL EDUCATOR

GOVERNOR JUAN LUIS HOSPITAL
03.2019 - 03.2023

NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT LEVEL II

GOVERNOR JUAN LUIS HOSPITAL
01.2018 - 03.2019

EMPLOYEE HEALTH NURSE

GOVERNOR JUAN LUIS HOSPITAL
01.2016 - 12.2017

CLINICAL EDUCATOR

GOVERNOR JUAN LUIS HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 12.2017

SCHOOL NURSE

GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
01.2012 - 01.2014

NURSERY/NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT LEVEL II

GOVERNOR JUAN LUIS HOSPITAL
02.2009 - 03.2013

STAFF NURSE, NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT LEVEL III

INOVA WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL
03.2007 - 01.2008

STAFF NURSE, NURSERY/NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT LEVEL II

GOVERNOR JUAN LUIS HOSPITAL
09.2005 - 12.2006

SCHOOL NURSE

GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
09.2005 - 12.2006

STAFF NURSE, PEDIATRIC UNIT

GOVERNOR JUAN F. LUIS HOSPITAL
03.2004 - 09.2005

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of the Virgin Islands

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership

Western Governors University
Chris Adeen, MSN, BSN, RN