Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine
Froedtert Health
Milwaukee, WI
08.2022 - Current
Identified symptoms and recommended treatments or follow-up care based on established protocols and guidelines.
Provided triage decisions that include referral to an emergency department, urgent care center, primary care provider, or other medical specialist as needed.
Cultivated professional conduct operating under triage nursing care guidelines.
Conducted telephone interviews with patients to obtain detailed information about their condition in order to provide accurate diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
Pulmonary Clinic RN
Advocate Aurora Health Care
West Allis, WI
08.2021 - 07.2022
Instructed patients and family members on medication and treatment instructions to promote adherence to guidelines.
Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals.
Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis.
Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine
Maxim Healthcare
Milwaukee, WI
12.2020 - 08.2021
Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Educated patients about chronic illnesses and recently diagnosed conditions.
Counseled patients on health maintenance through lifestyle modifications and medications.
Provided recommendations to improve overall quality of patient care through efficient use of resources.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Independent Contractor
Pediatric Private Duty Nurse
West Allis, WI
08.2015 - 08.2021
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Gathered entire medical histories and information to update medical records.
Rendered therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care following homecare guidelines.
Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patients and family.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Entered procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software to facilitate invoicing and account management.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
11.2004 - 09.2015
Served as the NICU representative for hospital wide joint committee. (JCPC)
Selected and served as the NICU representative for the 2015 Ebola Response Team.
Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
Distributed assignments to RNs, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI
06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Brookfield, WI
Skills
Wisconsin Medicaid regulatory compliance
Compact RN state license
Medicaid provider NPI 1851559116
HIPAA regulations compliance
Chronic Disease Management both adult and pediatrics
RN Case Management
Charge RN
Staff Development and Precepting
Critical thinking
Healthcare regulations
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine
Froedtert Health
08.2022 - Current
Pulmonary Clinic RN
Advocate Aurora Health Care
08.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine
Maxim Healthcare
12.2020 - 08.2021
Independent Contractor
Pediatric Private Duty Nurse
08.2015 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
11.2004 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cardinal Stritch University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
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