Deja Dawkins
Matteson
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse Case Manager with extensive experience in home health, long-term care, and acute care settings. Expertise in managing complex cases, emphasizing patient-centered care, safety, and quality healthcare delivery. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while advocating for patient needs and enhancing quality of life.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Greatland Home Health
01.2025 - Current
- Achieved optimal patient outcomes by coordinating comprehensive care plans.
- Developed actionable interventions through thorough health status evaluations.
- Enhanced service delivery by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Educated patients on disease management and medication adherence for better health.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans based on evolving health conditions.
- Advocated for essential patient resources to improve quality of life.
CCU NURSE
Generations at Applewood
08.2024 - Current
- Administered local, inhalation, and intravenous anesthetics.
- Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge.
- Informed physician of patient's condition during procedures.
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress.
CCU NURSE
Elevate Care
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Enhanced treatment administration through timely IV starts per established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care outcomes.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to enhance unit safety and patient well-being.
- Analyzed lab results and adjusted interventions based on patient condition changes.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives, increasing CCU department efficiency.
WELLNESS NURSE
The Pointe at Kilpatrick
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Enhanced community health through implemented preventative health strategies.
- Instructed patients on nutrition, exercise, and stress management for healthier living.
- Collaborated with pharmacies and labs to ensure timely test results and treatments.
TRAVEL NURSE
Laguna View Detox
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Prevented adverse drug interactions by monitoring prescribed medications during detoxification.
- Reported incidents and condition changes immediately, following established protocols.
- Identified mental health issues affecting clients' substance abuse recovery success.
- Created educational materials on substance abuse and recovery for staff and clients.
TRAVEL NURSE
Alden Town Manor Rehab
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed basic physical examinations such as measuring blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to maintain knowledge base related to current trends in nursing practice.
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
SCHOOL NURSE
Primary Learning Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided necessary health education training for school staff.
- Organized, updated, and maintained over 500 school charts.
- Vision and hearing checks.
- Monitored health of medically fragile and handicapped students.
HOME HEALTH NURSE
Brightstar
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided comfort care for those transitioning.
- Wound care.
- Carrying out orders from physicians.
- Monitoring I&O, assisting with medication, dressing & etc.
REHABILITATION NURSE
Windsor Nursing & Rehab
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Enhanced patient outcomes by evaluating progress and adjusting care plans.
- Established trusting relationships through compassionate and attentive patient care.
- Supported physicians in conducting assessments, treatments, and medical procedures.
- Facilitated collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive rehabilitation services.
- Led group sessions on stress reduction techniques and nutrition counseling.
CNA
Windsor Nursing & Rehab
08.2015 - 01.2020
- Enhanced patient comfort by monitoring vital signs consistently and accurately.
- Addressed physical and emotional needs, fostering a supportive patient environment.
- Assisted patients with mobility, ensuring safe transitions to beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained hygienic conditions, promoting a safe and healthy care environment.
- Facilitated patient meals, providing assistance with feeding and meal preparation.
- Executed safe lifting techniques for patient transfers, adhering to individual guidelines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Mokena, IL03.2025
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Springfield, IL12.2019
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Country Club Hills, IL05.2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Vaccine administration
- Medication administration
- Insulin medication assistance
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient evaluation
- Care planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Discharge planning
- Wound care
- Documentation and charting
- Seizure management
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Patient assessment
- Infection control measures
- EMR systems
- Specimen collection
- Vital signs monitoring
- Chronic disease management
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Home care management
- Medication management
- Quality improvement
- Case management
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate and caring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Training staff
- Documentation
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Greatland Home Health
01.2025 - Current
CCU NURSE
Generations at Applewood
08.2024 - Current
CCU NURSE
Elevate Care
11.2023 - 09.2024
WELLNESS NURSE
The Pointe at Kilpatrick
11.2023 - 09.2024
TRAVEL NURSE
Laguna View Detox
06.2023 - 11.2023
TRAVEL NURSE
Alden Town Manor Rehab
06.2022 - 06.2023
SCHOOL NURSE
Primary Learning Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
HOME HEALTH NURSE
Brightstar
01.2020 - 06.2021
REHABILITATION NURSE
Windsor Nursing & Rehab
01.2020 - 06.2020
CNA
Windsor Nursing & Rehab
08.2015 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School