Patricia A.

Kehoe,MS,RN
(914) 844 2539
pkehoe.2013@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

CLINICAL SPECIALIZATION IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
Expanded employee education programs, creating new initiatives for wellness care and reduction of job
injuries, (ex. Weight Watchers, ergonomic evaluations)
Experienced with reorganizing operational procedures to achieve greater efficiency at lower cost.
(Ex. On-line registration for flu vaccine administration, worked with HR to implement Travel Vaccine
Administration)
Resourceful and innovative in problem solving with strong interpersonal, writing and communication
skills.
Past experiences include Emergency, Critical Care and Medical-Surgical Nursing, with a background in a
variety of environments, including corporate settings, hospitals, skilled care and home services.

RECENT EXPERIENCE: Occupational Health Nursing, temp. agencies:
YOH Health Care;Philadelphia, Pa. (J.P.Morgan Chase, NYC)
C2Staffing;Stamford, Ct. (HBO, NYC)
CHS Health Services, Inc., Reston, Va. (Currently Per Diem float: NYSE, Morgan Stanley,Ogilvy, Barclays)
Client: DTCC (Depository Trust Clearing Corp.) 55 Water St., N.Y.C., NY Jan.., 2012--Dec. 2012
Occupational Health Nurse
Management of occupational health care services for over 2,000 employees.
Provided acute illness care, emergency care, chronic disease management, health/ safety, education,
pregnancy / post-partum support and flu vaccine program.
Typical illnesses monitored include cardiac disease, diabetes, hypertension, musculoskeletal / orthopedic
injuries, asthma / respiratory problems, mental health / stress related disorders, alcohol and chemical
dependency.
Performed physical examinations as needed, eye exams and phlebotomy; discuss lab results with patients.

TAKE CARE HEALTH SYSTEMS, Nashville, Tenn.
(Formerly CHD Meridian Healthcare), New York, NY June, 1996-Dec., 2011
Health Center Manager
Client: BNYMellon (formerly The Bank of NY); 1 Wall Street, NYC.
All of the above apply to this site as well as concierge services for laboratory and pharmacy needs and
Travel Health Services.
Created & implemented Wellness programs to reduce & manage stress at the workplace and managed
chronic illness.
Designed & implemented: "Lunch Hour Health Watch" a 6 wk., 30 min. lunch hour stress management
workshop for workplace employees with hypertension.
Employed mandated compliance programs (OSHA, FMLA, Disability & Workers Compensation).
Collaborated on obtaining cost effective outcomes of disability cases, including early return to work
options.
Managed the disability office in Occupational health for 6 plus months, providing follow up to employees
injured on the job, and requiring follow up and case management.
Responsible for case management of patients, including follow up of FMLA cases.
Functioned in dual role as Wellness Coordinator; then oriented new hire in the position.
Reviewed and updated administrative and clinical care policy and procedure manuals to ensure compliance.
Acted as corporate liaison to community health service agencies, group health and insurance carriers.
Involved in patient teaching for stress management, ergonomics / musculoskeletal injury prevention,
nutrition, fitness, smoke cessation and other wellness initiatives, including lactation room services.


Immediately after tragedy of 9/11, debriefed employees and facilitated a post-traumatic stress disorder
support group for the Bank of New York.

Earlier assignments included Panasonic, MasterCard, Ogilvy & Mather and others Fortune 500 corporations


PRIOR HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE:
Triaged diverse cases that included significant trauma, critical injuries, acute and chronic illness.
Performed telemetry monitoring; interpreted rhythm strips, ABGs, cardiac enzymes and critical
parameters.
Experience with cardioversion, pacemakers and early thrombolytic initiatives for strokes and MIs.
Initiated IVs, titrated complex drips and pain management; administered and monitored conscious
sedation.
Managed ventilators and endotracheal tubes; assisted with invasive bedside procedures.
Collaborated with a dynamic interdisciplinary team to ensure effective patient teaching, referral and follow-
up.
Addressed the special psychosocial and bereavement needs of families undergoing an emergency crisis.

EDUCATION:

FELICIAN COLLEGE, Lodi, NJ
Degree: Associate in Applied Science - Nursing

ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE, Brooklyn, NY
Degree: Bachelor of Science Special (Social) Studies

IONA COLLEGE, New Rochelle, NY
Degree: Master of Science - Pastoral Counseling

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS:

New York State Registered Professional Nurse Lic. # 234762-1 (exp.6/14)
Previous & Inactive Licenses: NJ, Ct., Ca.


BLS/AED (current)
ACLS; PALS (not current)
BDLS (Basic Disaster Life Support)
DATIA Certification (Drug & Alcohol Testing)
Wellness Skills include: Nutrition Counseling,
Clinical Meditation & Imagery for Health Care Professionals,
Reiki & Aromatherapy Certifications

AAOHN (American Assoc. Occupational Health Nurses), NYS chapter
AAHN (American Assoc. Holistic Health Nurses).
Currently enrolled in Integrative Healing Arts Program
Volunteer NYC Medical Reserve Corps