Connie Okeson
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Inland Valley Home Health
10.2020 - Current
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
RN Case Manager
Vitas Hospice
06.2015 - 10.2020
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Emergency Room RN
St Francis Medial Center
06.2008 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, ND05.2008
Skills
- Follow-Up Calls
- Patient Discharging
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Mental Health Care
- Staff Training
- Call Triaging
- Patient Admission
- Medical Assessments
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Case Conferences
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Assessments
- Staff Supervision
- Home Visits
- PICC Lines
- Wound Care
- Intravenous Therapy
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Inland Valley Home Health
10.2020 - Current
RN Case Manager
Vitas Hospice
06.2015 - 10.2020
Emergency Room RN
St Francis Medial Center
06.2008 - 05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Dakota State College of Science
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