Amy Yurkovich
Eau Claire,WI
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Management Registered Nurse
Lily Hospice
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborate within interdisciplinary group for care management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborate with external companies (pharmacy/durable medical equipment) for patient needs
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
Regional Nurse Manager
Marshfield Clinic Health System
07.2019 - 05.2023
- Coached and supervised 10 employees and managed human resources functions.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care and maintain business growth with employers and industries.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Work Comp Support liaison/Case Management
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Onsite Flu Clinic and COVID vaccine Coordinator for external companies outside health system.
- Onsite nursing in addition to assessing employer needs, program development and delivery of health and safety services
- Established sales and services for occupational health needs with external companies.
Ortho-Data Registry RN
Marshfield Clinic Health System
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed data from five participating clinic systems participating in QI-FORCE (Functions & Outcome Research for Comparative Effectiveness) total joint replacement
- Provide patient education and staff support to complete Patient Reportable Outcomes (PRO) Survey
- Resource to location managers and providers for patient trending reports and QI-FORCE quarterly benchmarking reports
- Assist with Implementation of Arthritis through Shared Knowledge (ASK) study, implementation and collection of OR Factors data in Cerner (Phase II) and future implementation of other PRO studies (Phase III).
Registered Nurse
Comfort and Recovery Suites at Marshfield Clinic
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Provided post-surgical care for orthopedic, spinal/cervical, gastric bypass, esophageal hernia repair, urology, gynecology, and throat surgeries
- Contessa Care unit assignment where care was provided for patients on the unit and then transitioned to their own home where in-home care was then provided
- Provided rehabilitation services for patients, assisting them with walking, assigned exercises and restorative programs
- Completed cross training in gastrointestinal department assisting with post sedation recovery
- Work with care team to assist with coordination of admission and discharge planning of patient.
Case Management Registered Nurse
Ministry Home Hospice
11.2014 - 07.2015
- Managed caseload of 8 to 12 patients at any given time.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing changing conditions.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Registered Nurse
Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center
07.2010 - 11.2014
- Lead RN on unit, providing work direction to other nursing staff and CNAs with a patient ratio of 35 to 38 residents to one RN.
- Provided care to residents with varying stages of dementia, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, rehab and other specialty care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
- Anticipated needs of aging adults and worked closely with multidisciplinary team to provide individualized care to elderly patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Joseph's Hospital
07.2008 - 07.2010
- Organized and managed care of 5 to 7 patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, and management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI05.2012
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI05.2008
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Team Building
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Patient Advocacy
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability
Continuing Education
- BLS Certified - 2022
- Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) – Certified 8/2019
References
- Christine Smith, Coworker, 715-797-1602
- Aron Adkins, MD, Medical Director, 715-894-7171
- Charles Timothy Ablett, MD, Coworker, 715-305-3967
- Robin Deitrich, Coworker, 715-205-2504
Timeline
Case Management Registered Nurse
Lily Hospice
07.2023 - 12.2023
Regional Nurse Manager
Marshfield Clinic Health System
07.2019 - 05.2023
Ortho-Data Registry RN
Marshfield Clinic Health System
06.2018 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse
Comfort and Recovery Suites at Marshfield Clinic
10.2015 - 06.2018
Case Management Registered Nurse
Ministry Home Hospice
11.2014 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center
07.2010 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Joseph's Hospital
07.2008 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Viterbo University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Mid-State Technical College
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