Alice Kinjerski
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
Maribel,WI
1
Certification
31
years of professional experience
Dynamic nursing professional with 30 years of experience in patient care and staff leadership. Known for effective team coordination, and facilitating smooth transitions between care levels. Eager to leverage expertise in managing patient throughput to drive exceptional healthcare delivery.
Work History
Registered Nurse
31 Years 5 Months- Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and post-discharge instructions.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and ensure adherence to hospital protocols.
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Nursing staff leadership
Team Management
Patient Confidentiality
High level of autonomy
Maintaining privacy
Relationship building
Documentation and charting
Intravenous therapy
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Certification
I currently do not have any active certifications but have held WOCN (wound, ostomy, and Continence Nurse) CRNI (Certified Registered Nurse Infusion) and VABC (Vascular Access Board Certified) in the past.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
05.1995 - CurrentRead More
Bellin College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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