Christena Okeefe
Crystal Lake,IL
Summary
Compassionate Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medical documentation. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient care and support colleagues. Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Response Nurse
Journeycare Hospice
Barrington, IL
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Emegency Department Staff Nurse
Alexian Brothers Hospital
Elk Grove, IL
09.2018 - 05.2024
- Identified potential risks or complications during treatment processes and took appropriate corrective action.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored patient conditions to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
Travel Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
- Managed emergency care situations, applying critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Travel Registered Nurse
Physicians Regional - Pine Ridge
Naples, FL
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
- Managed emergency care situations, applying critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Centegra Hospital
Huntley, IL
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Travel Registered Nurse
Lee Memorial Hospital
Cape Coral, FL
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Managed emergency care situations, applying critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care issues.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Advocate Healthcare
Elgin, IL
11.2009 - 11.2015
- Identified potential risks or complications during treatment processes and took appropriate corrective action.
- Provided emotional support for patients during stressful times.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Administered medications, treatments, and vaccines as prescribed, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Operated and maintained emergency department equipment, performing regular checks for functionality and safety.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Advocate Health Care
Barrington, IL
02.1998 - 10.2009
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary due to complications during birth process or preterm delivery.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in maternal and newborn care.
- Developed effective relationships with patients based on trust and respect while promoting a positive attitude toward childbirth experience.
- Conducted postpartum evaluations to ensure health and well-being of mother and baby.
- Instructed and supervised nursing students and new hires in labor and delivery procedures.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as maternal hemorrhage or fetal distress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN04-2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct nursing care
- Phlebotomy techniques
- NG tube insertion
- Triage assessment
- Nursing assessments
- Neonatal care expertise
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Patient assessment
- Emergency care
- End-of-life care
- Catheter maintenance
- Nursing plan development
- Medication administration
- Patient education
Timeline
Response Nurse
Journeycare Hospice
06.2022 - Current
Emegency Department Staff Nurse
Alexian Brothers Hospital
09.2018 - 05.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
06.2018 - 10.2018
Travel Registered Nurse
Physicians Regional - Pine Ridge
01.2018 - 05.2018
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Centegra Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2017
Travel Registered Nurse
Lee Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2016
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Advocate Healthcare
11.2009 - 11.2015
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Advocate Health Care
02.1998 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
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