Bethany Moeller
Warsaw,IN
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, excelling in critical care and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in medication administration and crisis intervention. Certified in ACLS and PALS, with nursing experience in critical care, emergency room and surgery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital: Operating Room
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care environments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Supported nursing staff with routine clinical procedures and documentation.
- Primarily functioning as a Circulating nurse in the OR.
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital: Emergency Room
Warsaw, IN
08.2011 - 04.2022
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- 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.
- Role of Charge Nurse from January 2020-April 2022
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana: Cardiovascular ICU
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2007 - 08.2011
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Managed care for patients requiring life support, including mechanical ventilation, balloon pumps, LVAD and CVVH.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Indiana University, Purdue University
Fort Wayne, IN05.2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification
- Critical care
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
- Emergency procedures
- IV insertion
- Port access
- Manometry
- Arterial line and central line care and management
- Conscious sedation
- Sterile techniques
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital: Operating Room
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital: Emergency Room
08.2011 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana: Cardiovascular ICU
05.2007 - 08.2011
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Indiana University, Purdue University