Bethany Gricus
Lodi,WI
Summary
Experience leader with a strong background as a registered Nurse with 17 years of experience, including 15 years as a charge nurse at SSM Health, St. Mary's Hospital.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in the hospital environment. Works well with diverse patient populations a including neonatal, pediatric, and adult. Fosters trusting relationships to improve patient outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
SSM Health, St. Mary's Hospital
10.2008 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Madison05-2028
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Madison College
Madison05-2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Hands-on patient care
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Charting proficiency
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN for 17 years
- 15 years experience as a charge nurse at SSM
Daisy Award
SSM Health Daisy award for great patient care.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SSM Health, St. Mary's Hospital
10.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Madison College
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