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REBECCA O’KEEFE, RN

Danvers,MA

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than ten years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to student populations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Assisting Instructor

Everett Public Schools
Everett, MA
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to instruct students on the principles of nursing and healthcare.
  • Assessed student progress through tests and quizzes in order to evaluate understanding of course material.
  • Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
  • Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
  • Planned laboratory experiments that would reinforce concepts taught during lectures or seminars.
  • Collaborated with other instructors on curriculum development projects and interdisciplinary initiatives.

Registered Nurse

EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Everett, MA
09.2018 - Current
  • Evaluating students with health care concerns, emergencies, and managing chronic health conditions while in school.
  • Coordinating with families, school personnel, and healthcare professionals on behalf of students.
  • Advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
  • Administer medications
  • Education and record keeping
  • Training new RN on school policies and standard of care.

Registered Nurse

PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES
Peabody, MA
07.2013 - 08.2018
  • Triage and assess incoming patients; manage and administer immunizations and perform routine checks of vital signs
  • Provide various forms of medication and treatments when needed and complete hearing and vision screens
  • Collaborate with nurses and physicians regarding patient care, complete medical forms and attend training sessions to further knowledge of relevant and specific procedures.
  • Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.

Lead Medical Assistant

VON WEISS DERMATOLOGY
Salem, MA
07.2009 - 11.2012
  • Supervised, trained and coached team of medical assistants.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Prepare and assist provider during medical and surgical procedures including MOHS, Excisions of benign and malignant neoplasm and shave biopsies
  • Perform triage for incoming nurse calls; handle medication refills and

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

LAWRENCE MEMORIAL/REGIS COLLEGE
Medford, MA
05.2013

Associate Degree - Liberal Arts

NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Danvers, MA
08.2011

MA Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting

SALTER SCHOOL
Malden, MA
06.2009

Master of Science - Nursing

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Skills

  • BLS Certified
  • Tutoring in Pediatrics & Maternity
  • Medical Systems such as EPIC and Aspen
  • Microsoft Word
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Calm Under Stress
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • create lesson plans
  • leading hands-on demonstrations
  • diverse learning styles
  • effectively communicate medical concepts

Additional Information

Lawrence Memorial: Elderly Med Surg

  • Medford, MA 09/2011- 12/2011

Newton Wesley: Med Surg

  • Newton, MA 01/2012-5/2012

Home Health Care

  • Lynn, MA 01/2013-05/2013

Beverly Hospital: Maternity

  • Beverly, MA 09/2012-10/2012

Shriner's Hospital: Pediatric

  • Boston, MA 10/2012-12/2012

Melrose Wakefield: Geriatric Psychiatric Care and Adult Psych

  • Melrose, MA 01/2013-05/2013

Timeline

Health Assisting Instructor

Everett Public Schools
08.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES
07.2013 - 08.2018

Lead Medical Assistant

VON WEISS DERMATOLOGY
07.2009 - 11.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

LAWRENCE MEMORIAL/REGIS COLLEGE

Associate Degree - Liberal Arts

NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MA Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting

SALTER SCHOOL

Master of Science - Nursing

Salem State University

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