Caitlin Schocker
COLOMBUS,MI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 4 years of experience in bedside nursing. With extensive trauma care, medical-surgical care, and pre- and post-operative care, I pride myself on proficient medical management with patients in the hospital setting. Based on my skills and experience, I am ready for my next position in the industry to enhance my ability to care for those in need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
Port Huron, MI
11.2023 - Current
- Staff nurse on the surgical unit, including elective surgeries involving joints and the GI tract, as well as medical-surgical conditions (e.g., COPD, ARDS, AMS, wound infections, renal disease, cardiac conditions, GI disorders, cancer, and psychological disorders, etc.).
- The role of the charge nurse includes managing and holding leadership over the nursing unit, assigning new admissions to nursing staff, communicating with the nursing supervisor regarding unit logistics, assessing patient acuity, assigning the next nursing shift appropriate patients based on ratio and acuity, and also assisting nursing staff with patient care.
- Precepting graduate and experienced nurses to the unit. Ensuring that their knowledge of McLaren's policies and patient care is satisfactory for the nurse to work independently.
- Communication with physicians to update them on the patient’s condition and advocate for the patient’s treatment plan.
- Build rapport with the patient to maintain a holistic healing environment.
- Exceptional time management while caring for high numbers of patients
- Cerner/Meditech charting system
- Alaris/Braun IV pump technology
- Medication management
- Pain management
- Pre and post-operative care
Staff Nurse
Ascension St. John
Detroit, MI
11.2021 - Current
- Staff nurse in the elective surgery, neurological disorders step-down, and medical-surgical unit, with experience in trauma step-down intermediate care (e.g., GSWs, MVAs, TBIs, SCIs, orthopedic injuries, GI injuries, bleeding disorders, etc.).
- St. John's Hospital is a Level 1 trauma center in Detroit. This holds a high standard for the RN to care for high-acuity patients, with strict order sets arranged by physicians to maintain optimal treatment.
- While working at a hospital with a reputation for emergent medical care, the pressure of quick, critical decision-making has helped me gain skills to urgently advocate for patients' needs. This skill has required me to become very organized with my patient care to ensure the safety of each patient.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Madonna University, School of Nursing
Livonia, MI08.2021
Skills
- Great knowledge and experience of computer technology and applications
- Discharge collaboration and planning
- Assist the case manager and social worker with case management
- Communication with physicians regarding patient condition
- Evaluate the patient's need for holistic care, and advocate to the interprofessional team to enhance the patient's quality of living
- Assess patient health care literacy, and educate the patient based on their preferred learning method
- Therapeutic communication with the patient and their family members
- Push boundaries in creative thinking to find new and best resolutions
- Exceptional multitasker, especially in exciting and fast-paced surroundings
- Consistent and persistent attention to detail
- Willing to go out of my comfort zone for the betterment of the patient and the company
- Proficient in teamwork and independent tasks
- Remains calm and focused in a high-stress environment
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
References
Professional references available upon request
Timeline
Staff Nurse
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Ascension St. John
11.2021 - Current
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Madonna University, School of Nursing
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