Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer
Certification
Accomplishments
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
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Katelynn Okeson

Katelynn Okeson

Surprise,AZ

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with 12+ years of experience in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting clinical operations. Skilled in patient assessment, healthcare documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to improving patient outcomes and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards. Known for strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a patient-first approach in fast-paced environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Department Technician

Wickenburg Community Hospital
04.2026 - Current
  • Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, promoting seamless transitions between departments.
  • Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity.
  • Monitored vital signs of critical patients while alerting appropriate medical personnel when changes occurred.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks of medical supplies to maintain adequate stock levels within the Emergency Department.
  • Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
  • Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facilities and between departments.

Emergency Department Technician

Abrazo Health Surprise Micro Hospital
07.2025 - 02.2026
  • Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, promoting seamless transitions between departments.
  • Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity.
  • Monitored vital signs of critical patients while alerting appropriate medical personnel when changes occurred.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks of medical supplies to maintain adequate stock levels within the Emergency Department.
  • Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
  • Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
  • Solely responsible for monitoring, identifying and removing expired or outdated products from the department to maintain compliance, safety and quality standards.

NAS Surveillance Specialist Program Manager

Arizona Department Of Health Services
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Examine medical records, identify appropriate diagnoses through interpretation and analysis of medical records, abstract relevant information, and finalize Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Birth Defects cases in MEDSIS or other databases.
  • Participates actively in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome workgroups and grantee meetings. When requested, appropriately represents the department in meetings pertaining to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. helps with requests for chart access, makes visits to facilities, and does data quality audits.
  • Help with the development and submission of grant reports and updates, the fulfillment of grant deliverables, and the facilitating of program activities in relation to funding for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
  • Assist the epidemiologist in developing the interactive Arizona Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome dashboard

Emergency Department Technician

Phoenix Children's Hospital
10.2020 - 08.2024

Contact information: Amber Salvatore 602-933-0003

  • Collects and records a range of routine patient data under the supervision and direction of a healthcare professional in order to maintain the correctness of the patient chart.
  • Performs a range of fundamental patient care tasks as instructed and under the supervision of a healthcare professional, including but not limited to performing CPR during cardiac arrest management and helping to apply splints, casts, and other orthopedic devices to ensure the patient's safety and comfort.
  • Identifies and reports unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors, and treatment administered to appropriate healthcare professional to ensure timely and effective intervention.
  • Plays a leadership role by orientating new hires to the facility.

Licensed Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator

Mayo Clinic- Intensive Care Unit
03.2021 - 03.2023

Contact information: Sarah Hayden: 480-342-2000

  • Communicates patient information to appropriate team members.
  • Assists delegated nursing staff in conducting patient care activities in accordance with established policies/procedures.
  • Participated in Code Team by managing the secondary code cart and assisting in resuscitation.
  • Documents patient care according to documentation guidelines.
  • Plays a leadership role by orientating new hires to the unit.
  • Participate in departmental activities and follow a continuing education program to maintain and develop skills.

Intern

Maricopa County Department Of Public Health
05.2022 - 09.2023

Supports the Maricopa County Safe Healthy Infants and Families Thrive (SHIFT) program by:

  • Collect and analyze data about population health
  • Identify and addresses barriers to clients accessing healthcare services
  • Participate in educational sessions related to perinatal substance use disorders
  • Develop and distribute educational materials pertaining to the program

Licensed Nursing Assistant

Banner Health Estrella Medical Center- Resource
06.2020 - 03.2021

Contact information: Kimberly Branston 623-327-4000

  • Assists patients with their basic hygiene requirements, maintains their mobility to the highest possible degree, and performs important chores to enhance their health, including helping them with their nutritional intake as appropriate.
  • Performs tasks and uses equipment as directed by a licensed professional, in accordance with their demonstrated abilities and the state's permissible scope of practice; tasks could include drawing blood, removing foley catheters, doing EKGs, or monitoring EKGs.
  • In compliance with unit/facility policies and standards of care, collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other designated measurements.
  • Recognizes and alerts a qualified professional to irregularities and/or changes in the patient's health status and reaction to therapy.

Scribe and Nursing Assistant

Sanford Health Roger Maris Cancer Center
09.2019 - 05.2020

Contact information: Rachel Anderson 701-234-6161

  • Obtains vitals signs and reviews health questionnaires with patients
  • Documents information about examinations including treatment plans, test results and other pertinent information

Anesthesia Technician

Sanford Medical Center Fargo
01.2019 - 02.2019
  • Coordinates and provides anesthesia supplies, medications and equipment effectively, before and during medical procedures
  • Responds to emergencies and within my scope, provide anesthesia supplies and equipment as needed

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sanford Medical Center Fargo - Children's Hospital
05.2017 - 01.2019

Contact information: Holly Ellegard 701-417-2000

  • Assists nursing staff in conducting pediatric patient care activities such as feeding, bathing, toileting and consoling measures.
  • Participates in procedures by transporting pediatric patient to designated area as well as providing consoling measures such as swaddling and administering sucrose.
  • Within my scope, provides emergency resuscitation as needed
  • Documents patient care according to documentation guidelines.
  • Plays a leadership role by orientating new hires to the unit.
  • Provides support to PICU and NICU units when needed.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sanford Health- Endoscopy Department
09.2016 - 03.2017

Contact information: 701-234-2000

  • Prepared patients for procedures by measuring vital signs and applying necessary monitoring equipment.
  • Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.

Phlebotomist and Lab Assistant

Sanford Health
05.2016 - 09.2016

Contact information: 701-234-2000

  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.

Phlebotomist and Lab Assistant

Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center
06.2015 - 05.2016

Contact information: 605-626-4200

  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pioneer Cottages Memory Care
09.2013 - 06.2015

Contact information: 218-643-9570

  • Provides assistance with basic daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and dining needs.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.

Certified Nursing Assistant

West Wind Village Long Term Care Facility
07.2013 - 09.2013

Contact information: 320-589-1133

  • Provides assistance with basic daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and dining needs.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Education

No Degree -

Presentation College
Aberdeen, SD

No Degree -

North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, ND

Emergency Medical Technician Basic -

Lake Area Technical Institute
Watertown, SD
05-2016

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

Logan University
Chesterfield, MO
04-2020

Master of Public Health -

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01-2023

Graduate Certificate - Adult And Child Advocacy Studies

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
2024

Master of Science - Physician Assistant

Franklin Pierce University
Goodyear, Arizona

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care (12 years)
  • Pediatric Care (5 years)
  • Preceptor & Leadership (5 years)
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Development of Public Health Education and Resources
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Program Management
  • Evidence-Based Research
  • EHR & Scribe Experience
  • IBM SPSS Experience
  • Analytical Skills
  • Data Management

Volunteer

  • Hushabye Nursery- Cuddler (March 2023- August 2024)
  • Sanford Medical Center Fargo- NICU Cuddler (01/01/2019-05/22/2020)
  • Sanford Medical Center Fargo- Emergency Center Assistant (01/01/2019-05/22/2020)
  • Sanford Medical Center Fargo- No One Dies Alone Program (01/01/2019-05/22/2020)
  • Samaritan's Feet Shoes of Hope (09/15/2018)

Certification

  • Arizona Licensed Nursing Assistant
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Emergency Medical Technician Basic

Accomplishments

  • Logan University Leader's Made Award Recipient 2020
  • Mayo Clinic Above and Beyond Award Recipient 2021
  • Mayo Clinic Above and Beyond Award Recipient 2022

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

  • Phoenix Children's Hospital Unit-Based Council Member (2024)
  • Safe Health Infants and Families Thrive Maricopa County, Data and Standards Lead (2023-2024)
  • Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, Member of Maternal and Child Health (2023-2024)

Timeline

Emergency Department Technician

Wickenburg Community Hospital
04.2026 - Current

Emergency Department Technician

Abrazo Health Surprise Micro Hospital
07.2025 - 02.2026

NAS Surveillance Specialist Program Manager

Arizona Department Of Health Services
03.2023 - 08.2024

Intern

Maricopa County Department Of Public Health
05.2022 - 09.2023

Licensed Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator

Mayo Clinic- Intensive Care Unit
03.2021 - 03.2023

Emergency Department Technician

Phoenix Children's Hospital
10.2020 - 08.2024

Licensed Nursing Assistant

Banner Health Estrella Medical Center- Resource
06.2020 - 03.2021

Scribe and Nursing Assistant

Sanford Health Roger Maris Cancer Center
09.2019 - 05.2020

Anesthesia Technician

Sanford Medical Center Fargo
01.2019 - 02.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sanford Medical Center Fargo - Children's Hospital
05.2017 - 01.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sanford Health- Endoscopy Department
09.2016 - 03.2017

Phlebotomist and Lab Assistant

Sanford Health
05.2016 - 09.2016

Phlebotomist and Lab Assistant

Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center
06.2015 - 05.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pioneer Cottages Memory Care
09.2013 - 06.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant

West Wind Village Long Term Care Facility
07.2013 - 09.2013

No Degree -

Presentation College

No Degree -

North Dakota State College of Science

Emergency Medical Technician Basic -

Lake Area Technical Institute

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

Logan University

Master of Public Health -

Grand Canyon University

Graduate Certificate - Adult And Child Advocacy Studies

University of South Dakota

Master of Science - Physician Assistant

Franklin Pierce University