Casey Kuehn
Fox Lake,WI
Summary
Independent, results-driven Nurse Clinician with extensive experience at Fox Lake Correctional Institution, excelling in patient assessments,ambulatory care, emergency response and care plan development. Proven ability in critical thinking and teamwork, enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in wound care management and compassionate patient education, ensuring comprehensive care delivery. Healthcare professional prepared for role with extensive experience in clinical nursing, patient care, and team leadership. Known for reliability in dynamic healthcare environments, adapting to changing needs while prioritizing patient well-being. Skilled in patient assessment and care coordination, with strong focus on teamwork and achieving impactful results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Clinician 2
Fox Lake Correctional Institution
03.2021 - Current
- Assist in patient assessments and develop care plans under supervision.
- Triage health service requests efficiently and correctly.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams offsite to ensure quality patient care within and outside the facility.
- Collaborate with security to provide timely and efficient patient care, including transporting patients in emergency situations
- Administer medications and treatments prescribed by providers.
- Manage patient wound care treatments and plans, as the certified wound care RN
- Complete pre-procedural preps with patients prior to offsite appointments to ensure successful procedure readiness.
- Document patient progress and updated electronic health records accurately.
- Identify and manage complex patients involving multiple comorbidities while ensuring timely coordination of services across various specialties by setting up care management appointments.
- Utilize advanced assessment skills to accurately diagnose patient conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Participate in quality improvement initiative on hand washing aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and optimizing resource utilization within the facility.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Assume responsibility for lab operations and specimen collection when coverage is needed.
- Manage pharmacy operations and medication room management in the absence of assigned staff.
- Represent management during Special Needs Committee, RHU, and Multi Disciplinary Team meetings when management was unavailable.
- Complete Out To Court (OCO) paperwork in the absence of assigned staff.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse, Charge
Beaver Dam Community Hospital
09.2012 - 07.2021
- Provided patient care by administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Assisted in emergency situations, utilizing critical thinking to ensure patient safety.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and respond effectively.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices for patient care and clinical procedures.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced overall patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI05-2012
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Disease prevention
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Honeree, 2019
Certification
WCC- Wound Care Certified Registered Nurse, 2023
Timeline
Nurse Clinician 2
Fox Lake Correctional Institution
03.2021 - Current
Emergency Department Registered Nurse, Charge
Beaver Dam Community Hospital
09.2012 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
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