Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Colleen A. Okonieski MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, BSBA
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
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Professional Summary
Focused, dedicated, adaptable, and self-motivated healthcare professional with strong clinical skills who builds rapport with patients and families. I am committed to patient advocacy and deliver safe, quality care with treatment decisions based on evidence. I strive to practice open lines of communication between all members of the healthcare team and enjoy working to achieve the goals of the organization.
My initial career was in the field of Human Resouces, Benefits Administration, and Management with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania where I worked for 18 years. I transitioned to the private sector before entering the healthcare field. I am interested in applying my diverse higher education and work experience in an environment where teamwork and work excellence are expected and valued.
Education
Widener University - Chester, PA
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner, August 2015, 4.0 GPA
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Eta Beta Chapter
Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, June 2012, 4.0 GPA
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg, PA
Associate of Arts, Registered Nurse, December 2005, High Honors
Shippensburg University - Shippensburg, PA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May 1983, Honors
Professional Licensure
Active Pennsylvania Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner License SP015483 - October 2015
Expire April 2023
Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License RN571833 - February 2006
Expire April 2023
Active DEA License M03730290 - December 2015
Expire December 2021
Professional Certifications
American Academy of of Nurse Practitioners, Family Nurse Practitioner, F09151453 - September 2015, Expire September 2025
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Certified Medical Examiner #305-***-****, Expire 08/13/2026
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Basic Life Support - Current
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Professional Experience
Healthstat & Johns Hopkins Medicine on behalf of the Client Bell and Evans, Fredericksburg, PA,
May 2019 - March 2021
Family CRNP who independently set up a new Wellness Center for 4,000+ Bell and Evans Executives, employees, spouses, and children. Responsible for all daily aspects of the site including its clinical and administrative functions, CLIA lab setup and daily operation, supervision of two Medical Assistants, and communication with the Client and occupational CRNP’s. Sole provider delivering Primary Care Services, Preventative Health visits and screening, and Women’s Health services to a predominately Hispanic patient population with multiple comorbidities.
Premier Medical Rehabilitation LLC, Harrisburg, PA, January 2018 - November 2018
Physiatry CRNP who independently performed admissions, daily rounding, and discharges at HealthSouth Mechanicsburg Rehabilitation Hospital, as well as pain management consultations at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, PA. Worked closely with HealthSouth officers and nursing, case management, and therapy teams to organize, manage, and treat patients. While at HealthSouth my work was recognized and resulted in a hospital-wide discharge medication protocol based on my daily practice that I developed for patient safety and simplicity, with a goal to avoid medication errors, enhance adherence, and improve patient satisfaction.
Lebanon Internal Medicine Associates, Lebanon, PA, July 2017 - November 2017
Endocrinology CRNP concentrating on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education of patients with diabetes, thyroid, and other Endocrinology conditions in an outpatient setting. Performed Endocrinology consultation visits at WellSpan Lebanon Good Samaritan Hospital. While I was hired for Endocrinology, I was predominately scheduled acute and chronic primary care visits to assist the practice in this area.
CVS MinuteClinic, Harrisburg, PA, August 2016 - March 2017
CRNP autonomously managing an outpatient clinic treating patients age 18 months to end-of-life. Conduced physical assessments, performed and interpreted diagnostic tests, diagnosed, educated, and prescribed medications and treatments for primary care health conditions. Evaluated appropriateness of and administered vaccinations for prevention, work, school, and travel. Worked closely with the store manager, pharmacist, and pharmacy team to maximize the patient's experience and outcomes. Managed and ordered the clinic's medical supplies and vaccination inventory to insure testing supplies and medication were available while minimizing lost revenue due to expiration. Managed daily financial receipts and organized the clinic for efficiency and patient safety.
PinnacleHealth Medical Group, Blue Mountain Family Practice, Harrisburg, PA, January 2016 - June 2016
Family Nurse Practitioner treating patients from birth to end-of life. Assumed the provider role accepting all new patients to the practice, including existing patients requiring acute illness evaluation, gynecology services, and acute/chronic pain management issues.
Select Specialty Hospitals - Camp Hill, PA, June 2013 – August 2015
Registered Nurse
Specialty: Chronically, critically ill adult patient population
West Shore Surgery Center - Mechanicsburg, PA, June 2012 - May 2013
PACU Registered Nurse and Team Leader
Committees: Quality review and auditing
Specialty: Outpatient surgery center for patients age six months and older
PinnacleHealth Hospitals Community Campus - Harrisburg, PA, April 2008 - September 2011
ICU Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Rapid Response Team
Committees: System-wide Quality Council Member, Chairman of the ICU Quality Council
Specialty: Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit
PinnacleHealth Hospitals Harrisburg Campus - Harrisburg, PA, January 2007 - April 2008
ICU Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Committees: System-wide Quality Council Member
Specialty: Cardiac and Toxicology Intensive Care Unit
PinnacleHealth Hospitals Harrisburg Campus - Harrisburg, PA, January 2006 - January 2007
Registered Nurse
Committees: System-wide Practice Council Member, Recording Secretary for the CINT
Practice Council
Specialty: Telemetry and Cardiac Interventional patient population
Skills
●Highly proficient with computer software and electronic health records including Epic, Cerner, Allscripts, Medent, eClinicalWorks
●12-lead EKG and ABG interpretation
●Venipuncture
●Intravenous catheter insertion
●Cardiac arrest response
●Hemodynamic monitoring with the use of Swan-Ganz, arterial line, and central venous pressure line
●Bladder pressure monitoring
●Intracranial pressure monitoring and drainage
●Ventilator care
●PEG tube removal
Professional Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners - Central PA Regional Group
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