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Andrea Mehlbaum

Rockford,IL

Summary

Accomplished Nurse Practitioner with a background in direct patient care and interprofessional collaboration, honed at UW Health Northern Illinois and Swedish American Hospital. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

UW Health Northern Illinois
08.2017 - Current
  • Daily rounding on all inpatients on the Vascular Surgery service.
  • Assess and evaluate new consults.
  • Perform focused physical examinations and document patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Provide medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
  • Wound care including wound vac application and management.

Registered Nurse

Swedish American Hospital
09.2007 - 06.2017

Employed in the Critical Care Unit providing direct bedside care to critically ill patients.

  • Acted as a preceptor for new employees.
  • Active member of the Organ Donation committee working closely with the Organ and Procurement Organization through UW Health.
  • Obtained certification as a Critical Care Registered Nurse and considered an expert in my field.

Registered Nurse

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
05.2005 - 08.2007

Employed in the Cardiac/ Surgical Telemetry Surveillance Unit delivering bedside care to patients.

  • Acted as charge nurse managing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. Responsible for staffing assignments.
  • Preceptor to new employees.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Concordia University
Mequon, WI
12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Winona State University
Winona, MN
05.2005

Skills

    Interprofessional Collaboration

    Treatment Plan Development

    Direct Patient Care

    Patient Assessment

    Diagnostic Tests Ordering

    Electronic Charting

    Wound Care

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

UW Health Northern Illinois
08.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse

Swedish American Hospital
09.2007 - 06.2017

Registered Nurse

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
05.2005 - 08.2007

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Concordia University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Winona State University
Andrea Mehlbaum