AMY HAUSER
Walworth,WI
Summary
Nurse Leader with a positive "can do" attitude, strong communication skills, critical thinker and a creative problem solver. Promotes teamwork and critical thinking. Strives to improve workflow, productivity, and patient safety. Used as charge nurse and to mentor new staff. Extensive knowledge in critical care, emergency medicine, long term acute care in a diverse patient population, and employee health prevention. Competent and caring Medical Professional offering 16 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Charge Nurse
Mercy Health
Lake Geneva, WI
07.2023 - Current
- Actively participated in process improvement initiatives designed to improve overall patient satisfaction scores.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff members regarding complex cases or difficult decisions.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or high volume activity ensuring adequate staffing levels are maintained at all times.
TRAVEL NURSE
ONESTAFF MEDICAL
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Travel Nurse at OSF HEALTHCARE, PROHEALTH, ASCENSION HEALTHCARE, MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM
- Critical Care for ER and trauma patients
- Proficient with Epic charting systems and able to handle fast paced environments
TRAVEL NURSE
CARE REV
WAUWATOSA, WI
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Per Diem Agency Nurse in a 40 - bed Level I Trauma center at Froedtert Hospital
- Responsible for caring for ER and overflow patients
TRAVEL NURSE
MAXIM STAFFING SOLUTIONS
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Condell Employee Health Nurse responsible for making employee health testing appointments, specimen collection and coordinating follow up care for hospital team members
- Supported Covid Vaccine Clinics and responsible for return staff to work after injuries or illness.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
NURSE MANAGER
VISTA HEALTH SYSTEM
WAUKEGAN, IL
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Manager responsible for 30 FTEs on a 23- bed Med Surg/Pediatric unit, interviewing/hiring staff, performance evaluations, patient/ staff rounding, budget, payroll, scheduling/staffing assignments
- Support staffing in the ICU during Covid 19 pandemic.
EMERGENCY RN
ADVOCATE AURORA HEALTH CARE
KENOSHA, WI
06.2018 - 07.2020
- charge and triage nurse for a 22 bed Level III trauma and certified stroke center
- Preceptor for new staff, participated in shared governance, and unit-based practice councils.
EMERGENCY RN
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE
GRAYSLAKE/MCHENRY, IL
02.2015 - 01.2020
- 14 bed free standing ER Charge Nurse, ICU RN vented patients and critical drips, preceptor for new staff, Epic superuser, sepsis auditor/educator for the department
TRAVEL NURSE
GIFTED NURSES
MILWAUKEE, WI
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Travel nurse in LTAC/IMCU caring for vented patients and critical drips on chronically ill patients. Ratio 1:7
NURSE INTERN to GRADUATE RN
WHEATON FRANCISCAN
RACINE/FRANKLIN, WI
06.2011 - 11.2014
- Nurse intern I & II then graduate nurse on Med Surg/Telemetry 40 bed unit staff ratio 1:6
HUC/CNA/ER TECH
WHEATON FRANCISCAN
FRANKLIN/RACINE, WI
08.2007 - 06.2011
- Unit secretary on an 20 bed orthopedic floor obtained CNA in 2009 migrated to ER tech All Saints 36 bed ER Level III trauma center.
COSMETOLOGIST
INFINITY MED SPA
KENOSHA, WI
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Cosmetologist Manger at medical spa providing chemical peels, laser treatments, botox and other injectables under Doctor supervision
Education
BSN - Bachelor of Science- Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN06-2018
ADN - Nursing Science
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI05-2013
Certification
- Wisconsin RN license 196077-30
- Illinois RN license 041.427009
- BLS, PALS ACLS, TNCC certified
Timeline
ER Charge Nurse
Mercy Health
07.2023 - Current
TRAVEL NURSE
ONESTAFF MEDICAL
06.2021 - 07.2023
TRAVEL NURSE
CARE REV
09.2020 - 07.2021
TRAVEL NURSE
MAXIM STAFFING SOLUTIONS
09.2020 - 05.2021
NURSE MANAGER
VISTA HEALTH SYSTEM
11.2019 - 10.2020
EMERGENCY RN
ADVOCATE AURORA HEALTH CARE
06.2018 - 07.2020
EMERGENCY RN
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE
02.2015 - 01.2020
TRAVEL NURSE
GIFTED NURSES
11.2014 - 04.2015
NURSE INTERN to GRADUATE RN
WHEATON FRANCISCAN
06.2011 - 11.2014
HUC/CNA/ER TECH
WHEATON FRANCISCAN
08.2007 - 06.2011
COSMETOLOGIST
INFINITY MED SPA
08.2004 - 06.2008
BSN - Bachelor of Science- Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
ADN - Nursing Science
Gateway Technical College
- Wisconsin RN license 196077-30
- Illinois RN license 041.427009
- BLS, PALS ACLS, TNCC certified
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