Allison Soerens
SHEBOYGAN FALLS
Summary
Compassionate Family and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive clinical experience at Aurora Health Care, delivering patient-centered care across diverse populations. Known for collaborative teamwork and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Committed to improving patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives. Adept at adapting to evolving healthcare needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Aurora Health Care
Cedar Grove, WI
10.2004 - Current
- Handle complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Perform comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Manage acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that address patients' unique needs.
- Utilize evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Utilize telehealth technology effectively, increasing patient convenience while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Serve as a preceptor of nursing students, fostering their clinical skills development in primary care settings.
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Aurora Health Care
Sheboygan, WI
06.1999 - 12.2004
- Managed acute and long-term medical needs of patients in collaboration with primary care providers.
- Reduced hospital readmissions for elderly patients through diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
- Ensured continuity of care by maintaining strong relationships with primary care physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment team.
- Provided education to families and caregivers on managing age-related health issues, promoting overall wellness in geriatric populations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized care addressing physical, emotional, and social needs.
Registered Nurse
Aurora Health Care
Sheboygan, WI
12.1995 - 06.1999
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Post Masters Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Concordia University
Mequon, WIMaster of Science - Nursing
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WIBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WISkills
- Extensive clinical experience in diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses across the lifespan
- Specialist in older adult healthcare
- Women's health
- Urgent Care
- Expertise in behavioral health and controlled substance prescribing
- Telehealth services
- Excellent oral communication
- Patient rapport
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Principal leader of quality improvement projects
- Proficient use of electronic medical records
Accomplishments
- Contributor/Author Chapter 7: Spiritual Care by Primary Health Care Providers; Aging and Spirituality, Spiritual Dimensions of Aging Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy; Hawthorn Press- 2001
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- Wisconsin Nurses Association
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP)- State of WI
- Registered Nurse- State of WI
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Aurora Health Care
10.2004 - Current
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Aurora Health Care
06.1999 - 12.2004
Registered Nurse
Aurora Health Care
12.1995 - 06.1999
Post Masters Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Concordia University
Master of Science - Nursing
Marquette University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
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