Casey Fechter
Stillwater,PA
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lakeview Hospital
06.2016 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Regions Hospital
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Emergency Room Technician
Regions Hospital
06.2003 - 09.2015
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Enhanced ER efficiency through proficient use of medical equipment like EKG machines, defibrillators, and vital sign monitors.
- Reduced wait times by effectively triaging patients to prioritize treatment based on the severity of their conditions.
- Assisted physicians with patient assessments, contributing to accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
- Maintained a clean and organized emergency room environment to ensure optimal patient safety and comfort.
- Prepared patients for surgery or further diagnostic testing by inserting IV lines and foley catheters as required.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during their emergency room visit, addressing concerns and offering emotional support when needed.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols through rigorous adherence to proper hand hygiene practices and sanitization of equipment after each use.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stillwater Area High School
Stillwater, MNAssociate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Blaine, MN10.2015
Skills
- Condition Monitoring
- Emergency Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Safety
- IV Insertion
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
ACLS
TNCC
ENPC
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lakeview Hospital
06.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Regions Hospital
10.2015 - 06.2016
Emergency Room Technician
Regions Hospital
06.2003 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Stillwater Area High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
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