Catherine Wiemann
Thibodaux,LA
Summary
Dedicated RN with over 30 years experience working with patients and individuals in various settings, including occupational health. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Peoples Health Network
2018.10 - 2022.04
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Used [Software] to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
Agency RN
Advantage Medical Professionals
2017.12 - 2018.10
- Specialized in caring for patients with severe trauma and emergent critical conditions. Worked to quickly assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care, comfort and stabilize patients considering co-morbidities
- Cared for psychiatric patients
- Facilitated patient discharges ED to home, hospital admissions, and hospital to hospital transfers
- Educated patients and families on managing illnesses
- Kept patients and families informed regarding plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
Terrebonne General Medical Center
2015.06 - 2016.09
- Supported patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises.
- Prepared, administered and documented medications and intravenous infusions on physician orders.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis and treatment.
- Followed facility policies, OSHA safety rules and HIPAA regulations to maintain legal compliance.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Performed diagnostic tests and assisted with medical procedures.
RN Case Manager
Terrebonne General Medical Center
2013.12 - 2015.04
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Used [Software] to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
Occupational Health Nurse
Whitetail Oilfield Services
2008.01 - 2013.09
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
- Leveraged approved medical, nursing and statistical formats to maintain accurate clinical records.
ED Staff/Charge Nurse
Terrebonne General Medical Center
2002.02 - 2007.12
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN Case Manager/Marketing Specialist
Terrebonne Home Care
2000.01 - 2001.06
- Provided wound care for pressure ulcers and surgical wounds, responsible for and caregiver education. Administered intravenous or nutrition support
- Monitored serious conditions and unstable health status of patients in their homes
- Collaborated with other care providers when necessary.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
RN Case Manager
Metro Preferred Homecare
1998.09 - 1999.08
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
Critical Care Staff RN
Terrebonne General Medical Center
1990.01 - 1997.05
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Critical Care Charge Nurse
East Jefferson Hospital
1980.12 - 1984.06
- O Assessed patients' conditions, monitored bodily functions, and managed patients’ health statuses. Acted as an advocate for patients and their families with staff and medical providers. Supported families and patients by providing education associated with managing disease and promoting wellness
- Provided leadership and direction to RNs, LPNs, and unlicensed assistive personnel. Delegated tasks based on abilities and personnel credentials, according to the Louisiana Nursing Practice Act
- Aimed to increase knowledge by attending workshops, classes, seminars and inservices
- Assisted staff in meeting educational needs
- Provided clinical supervision of nurses and participated with annual staff evaluations
- Critical Care RN
Staff RN
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
1979.08 - 1980.08
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Staff RN
Terrebonne General Medical Center
1979.05 - 1979.08
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate Degree - Nursing
Skills
- Medical evaluation
- Patient Assessments
- Chronic disease management
- Responding to emergencies
- Medical office administration
- Inpatient care
- Patient focused care
- Patient counseling
- Patient Management
- EMR / EHR
- Indirect Patient Care
- Care Plan Development
Timeline
RN Case Manager - Peoples Health Network
2018.10 - 2022.04
Agency RN - Advantage Medical Professionals
2017.12 - 2018.10
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse - Terrebonne General Medical Center
2015.06 - 2016.09
RN Case Manager - Terrebonne General Medical Center
2013.12 - 2015.04
Occupational Health Nurse - Whitetail Oilfield Services
2008.01 - 2013.09
ED Staff/Charge Nurse - Terrebonne General Medical Center
2002.02 - 2007.12
RN Case Manager/Marketing Specialist - Terrebonne Home Care
2000.01 - 2001.06
RN Case Manager - Metro Preferred Homecare
1998.09 - 1999.08
Critical Care Staff RN - Terrebonne General Medical Center
1990.01 - 1997.05
Critical Care Charge Nurse - East Jefferson Hospital
1980.12 - 1984.06
Staff RN - Baton Rouge General Medical Center
1979.08 - 1980.08
Staff RN - Terrebonne General Medical Center
1979.05 - 1979.08
Kaplan University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Nicholls State University - Associate Degree, Nursing
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