Carol Endries
Appleton,WI
Summary
Enthusiastically seeking a challenging work environment that allows for the use of trained nursing skills and knowledge that also promotes growth and learning. Compassionate and caring professional believes the best nursing care entails evidence-based practices and holistic patient care that treats the mind, body and spirit.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Self-Employed Caring For Parent With Dementia
06.2021 - Current
- Observe and document patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions.
- Assess cognitive abilities, orientation to self, place time, and situation, memory recall.
- Monitor risk for falls, balance, strength, and gait
- Administer medications for cardiac conditions, pain maintenance and document response.
- Assess vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, and oxygen saturation
- Aid in ROM and physical exercise
- Change positioning to eliminate pressure ulcers
- Assist with ADL (activities of daily living) bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Self-Employed Caring For A Sibling With ALS
02.2019 - Current
- Obtained and recorded vital signs such as respirations, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, pulse and temperature.
- Assisted with basic care such as bathing, toileting, feeding, dressing, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
- Performed physical and neurological assessments that included LOC, A/O, motor strength, sensation, grasp, gait, reflexes,and facial symmetry.
- Assessed signs and symptoms for stroke, Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple sclerosis, MOG antibody and ALS for diagnosis elimination purposes.
- Observed and noted patient response to medication administration of corticosteroids, IVIG and NSAIDs.
- Watched for subtle changes respirations, swallowing and speech.
- Implemented infection control and patient safety.
Ortho/Neuro Registered Nurse
Bellin Health Systems
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted Neurological exams on patients with diseases or disorders of the nervous system such as brain and spinal cord injuries, epilepsy, Parkinson's, MS, MG, ALS, and stroke as well.
- Assessed neurological status of LOC, A/O, coordination, sensation, numbness, reflexes, gait and grasp.
- Utilized the Glasgow Coma Scale to test for verbal, eye and motor response.
- Prepared patients for seizure precautions, monitored ICP, and assessed patients suffering alcohol detox with a CIWA Scale.
- Managed patient care for post surgical of hip, knee and shoulder surgeries, fractures, compartment syndrome, and stable post-op neuro patients.
- Received patients from PACU, performed an admission history questionnaire, reviewed plan of care and doctors orders.
- Medication administration in accordance with the MAR, EPIC software and Pyxis medication dispensing system.
- Pain management by the use of position changes, cryotherapy, and administration of pain medication via oral, IM, IV and PCA use.
- Educate patients and family about condition, medications, and possible post-op complications such as infection.
Nursing Student
Clinical Locations
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Developed care plans, including assessments, evaluation and nursing diagnosis
- Collaborated across disciplines to provide each patient with optimal care and support
- Evaluated vital signs, behavior changes and symptoms of concern to make changes in medical treatment
- Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Ensured patient safety and infection control
CNA Student/Evergreen Assisted Living
FVTC Oshkosh Campus
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake outtake information.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Reposition patients to prevent pressure ulcers as ordered and scheduled by physician.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with ADLs such as: bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Utilized mechanical lifts to move patients such as a Hoyer lift and stand assist.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Green Bay, WI2018
Nursing Sciences And Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI2017
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2021
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- High level of autonomy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient safety and infection control
- Critical thinking and prioritization
- Detail orientated
- Time management
- Coordinate client care
- EPIC use for clinical documentation
- Patient education
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) in state of Wisconsin, License # 247284
- Basic Life Support (BLS) renewed in December 2018
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification acquired June 2019
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification acquired July 2019
- American Nurses Association (ANA) and Wisconsin Nurses (WNA) Nurses Association
Timeline
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Self-Employed Caring For Parent With Dementia
06.2021 - Current
Ortho/Neuro Registered Nurse
Bellin Health Systems
11.2019 - 01.2020
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Self-Employed Caring For A Sibling With ALS
02.2019 - Current
Nursing Student
Clinical Locations
07.2017 - 12.2018
CNA Student/Evergreen Assisted Living
FVTC Oshkosh Campus
09.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Nursing Sciences And Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
- Registered Nurse (RN) in state of Wisconsin, License # 247284
- Basic Life Support (BLS) renewed in December 2018
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification acquired June 2019
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification acquired July 2019
- American Nurses Association (ANA) and Wisconsin Nurses (WNA) Nurses Association
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