Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Work History
Registered Nurse
7 Months
Aurora West Allis Medical Center | 01.2026 - Current
Developed and implemented individualized nursing care strategies based on patient assessments.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
Monitored vital signs and documented changes to inform clinical decision-making processes.
Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care plans.
Implemented evidence-based practices that reduced hospital readmission rates within assigned unit.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Collections Representative
8 Years 8 Months
Aurora Health Care | 05.2017 - 01.2026
Conducted outbound calls on auto-dialer to engage delinquent accounts and encourage timely payments
Established payment arrangements for accounts in compliance with Aurora's repayment guidelines to facilitate account resolution
Assisting patients in maintaining a clear understanding with billing while following HIPAA guidelines
Receiving inbound calls and assisting with patient accounts
Ensured timely payment collection for accounts
Collections Representative Lead
2 Years 4 Months
Aurora Health Care | 05.2020 - 09.2022
Resolved escalated patient issues and complaints, ensuring timely resolution and enhanced patient satisfaction
Generated reports on team members' performance statistics to identify trends and support team development
Assisting team members with questions, concerns, or account-related issues
Assisted team members with account-related inquiries, fostering a collaborative environment and improving response accuracy
Provided onboarding support to new hires to ensure smooth integration
Generating reports related to team members' statistics
Monitoring team members' performance, phone statuses, and production
Accounts Receivables/Collections Specialist
1 Year 1 Month
Cardinal Stritch University | 04.2016 - 05.2017
Update receivables by totaling unpaid invoices
Resolved valid or authorized deductions by entering Adjusting entries
Resolved valid or authorized deductions through accurate entry of adjusting entries, ensuring proper account reconciliation
Prepared and balanced all incoming deposits and posted to appropriate accounts
Evaluated reports and student statements to identify discrepancies
Collections Account Manager
1 Year
CNAC | 04.2015 - 04.2016
Executed manual outbound calls to engage potential clients
Oversaw portfolio of 250-275 accounts to optimize collection efforts and maintain client relationships
Making outbound calls manually
Handled incoming calls for new vehicle purchases, providing support and information to customers in my portfolio
Applied skip tracing techniques to find individuals for debt recovery
Collections Representative
6 Years 8 Months
Kohl's Credit Operations & Service Center | 08.2008 - 04.2015
Conducted outbound calls on auto-dialer to recover payments from delinquent accounts
Established payment arrangements to facilitate account resolution
Facilitated payment collection for accounts
Following FDCPA guidelines
Handled charged off accounts to optimize recovery
Engaged with settlement accounts to resolve issues
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University | Brookfield, WI | 12-2025
Ranked in Top 5% of class
3.83 GPA
magna cum laude graduate
Associates of General Science - Pre-Nursing
Herzing University | Brookfield, WI | 04-2024
Honors Graduate
President's List
3.93 GPA
Associate of Applied Science - Health Care Management
Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | 12-2018
Skills
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Nursing care interventions
IV medication administration
Patient safety
Infection control
Evidence-based practice
Cultural competence
Patient triage
Clinical judgment
Clinical documentation
Patient education
Patient advocacy
Continuous education
Accomplishments
President's List Fall 2025
President's List Summer 2025
Dean's List Spring 2025
Dean's List Fall Semester 2024
Honors Graduate, 2024-04
Dean's List Spring Semester, 2024-04
President's List Summer Term, 2023-06
Dean's List Summer Term B, 2023-08
Affiliations
American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Certification
Basic Life Support Certified 2024-03-29 - 2026-03-29
Health Care Unit Coordinator 2018-12
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aurora West Allis Medical Center
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Collections Representative Lead
Aurora Health Care
05.2020 - 09.2022Read More
Collections Representative
Aurora Health Care
05.2017 - 01.2026Read More
Accounts Receivables/Collections Specialist
Cardinal Stritch University
04.2016 - 05.2017Read More
Collections Account Manager
CNAC
04.2015 - 04.2016Read More
Collections Representative
Kohl's Credit Operations & Service Center
08.2008 - 04.2015Read More
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Herzing University
Associates of General Science from Pre-Nursing
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Milwaukee Area Technical College
Associate of Applied Science from Health Care Management