Arianne Waseen
Registered Nurse
Marion,IA
Summary
I am a caring, hardworking nurse working both as a staff nurse and charge nurse on an acute rehabilitation unit. I work quickly and accurately and enjoy getting the chance to practice my nursing skills on a unit where patients are there long enough to really get to know them. I love working in a collaborative environment where I work together with multiple professions to help deliver quality care to help our patients meet their personalized goals. I am skilled at using EPIC and chart thoroughly and accurately.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse- Acute Rehabilitation Unit
Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids, IA
06.2017 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with traumatic brain injury, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Worked with a diverse therapy team including occupational, speech and physical therapy, palliative care, and mental health specialists to meet patient goals of gaining strength, learning to cope with new deficits, and returning home safely.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hiawatha Care Center
Hiawatha, IA
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by maintaining bedrail positions and frequent repositioning
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Patient Care Technician
Living Center East
Cedar Rapids, IA
03.2012 - 09.2012
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
09.2003 - 04.2008
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Researched information regarding Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein to assist professors with academic pursuits.
- Educated undergraduate students on safe use of lab equipment and reagents and chemicals.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Maintained and calibrated equipment for precision and accuracy.
- Organized various class presentations and new course materials as directed by professor.
- Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as SciFinder and PubMed and produced graphs and other scientific calculations using MS Excel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA 09.2014 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Pharmacology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 09.2003 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry, Chemistry, And Biology
Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN 09.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Patient care planning
undefinedCertification
CRRN
Timeline
CRRN
01-2019
Charge Nurse- Acute Rehabilitation Unit
Mercy Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Medical Center
05.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Mercy University
09.2014 - 05.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hiawatha Care Center
10.2012 - 05.2013
Patient Care Technician
Living Center East
03.2012 - 09.2012
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Iowa
09.2003 - 04.2008
Master of Science - Pharmacology
University of Iowa
09.2003 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry, Chemistry, And Biology
Gustavus Adolphus College
09.1999 - 05.2003
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