Ann Aurand
Williams Bay,WI
Summary
Seasoned nurse with extensive clinical knowledge in emergency & critical care of all ages.
Expertise in crisis intervention, mentoring clinical staff, and
interdisciplinary coordination to prioritize patient care.
35 Years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations at multiple different health systems in the midwest.
Skilled at multitasking and efficiently delivering quality patient care.
Holistic approach to patient care, consideration of patient/significant others beliefs.
Seeking part time role.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Elkhorn, WI
03.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families regarding central venous access care.
- Use of evidence-based practices, patient assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve best patient outcomes.
- Comprehensive staff education on proper vascular access techniques, maintenance, and documentation.
- Conduct audits and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement in the vascular access program.
- Performed advanced vascular access techniques to improve patient outcomes.
Nursing House Supervisor
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Elkhorn, WI
01.2009 - Current
- Supervised hospital staff to ensure patient safety, adequate staffing, interdisciplinary coordination of care & communication.
- Experienced clinical resource, guidance and support for staff.
- Leadership in crisis situations.
- Calm, direct, and fair communication style.
- Liaison between community and hospital.
- Liaison between nursing staff and administration.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Elkhorn, WI
01.2009 - 01.2025
- Provided critical & urgent care to all ages in emergency setting.
- Performed triage, medication administration, wound care, psychiatric, pediatric, maternal, AODA, trauma care and the associated plan of care patient education
- Collaboration with clinical staff to assess, intervene, and educate patients experiencing rapidly changing conditions.
- Acted as a preceptor to new staff, charge nurse, and staff education.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aurora Health Care
Kenosha, WI
11.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse ER Float & ICU Float
Aurora Health Care
Southeastern Wisconsin
02.2017 - 11.2019
Nursing Supervisor, Emergency Department
Aurora Health Care
Burlington, WI
02.2015 - 09.2017
Nursing Supervisor, ICU
Aurora Health Care
Elkhorn, WI
10.2012 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mayo Health Systems
Eau Claire, WI
05.2002 - 06.2008
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI05-1991
Skills
- Excellent critical thinking and triage skills
- Collaborative patient treatment planning
- Clinical leadership
- Proficient in EPIC electronic medical record
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient education and advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Needs assessment and interventions for at risk populations
Certification
- Registered Nurse, licensed in Wisconsin
- VA-BC Certified Vascular Access RN
- BLS Basic Life Support
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC trauma Nurse Core Curriculum
- ENPC Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- STABLE neonatal resuscitation
- NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- ABLS Advanced Burn Life Support
- NIH National Institute of Health Stroke certified
- CEN Certified Emergency Nurse
- FEMA incident command certified
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health Care
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aurora Health Care
11.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse ER Float & ICU Float
Aurora Health Care
02.2017 - 11.2019
Nursing Supervisor, Emergency Department
Aurora Health Care
02.2015 - 09.2017
Nursing Supervisor, ICU
Aurora Health Care
10.2012 - 02.2015
Nursing House Supervisor
Advocate Aurora Health Care
01.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Advocate Aurora Health Care
01.2009 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mayo Health Systems
05.2002 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin, Madison