Catherine Wiemann
Registered Nurse
Thibodaux,US
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in diverse healthcare settings, committed to delivering exceptional patient care and support. Proven clinical expertise complemented by strong interpersonal skills and technical proficiency in EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for a proactive approach to problem-solving, focused on enhancing processes and achieving team objectives while maintaining a quality-driven, efficiency-oriented mindset. Detail-oriented with exceptional communication and project management abilities, adept at managing multiple tasks effectively in fast-paced environments.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Brothers Pharmacy
01.2024 - Current
- Executed administration of IV medications and therapies in home settings, ensuring optimal patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
- Delivered comprehensive training to patients and families regarding infusion therapy protocols, ensuring clarity in care plan understanding.
- Engaged with interdisciplinary teams to formulate and implement individualized patient care strategies, focusing on improving patient outcomes.
- Streamlined inventory processes for medical supplies and equipment, ensuring optimal resource allocation for home infusion services.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments, documenting vital signs and adverse reactions accurately.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with patients, addressing concerns promptly to ensure continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on infusion therapies, equipment usage, and self-care techniques for better treatment adherence.
- Promoted infection control practices in the home setting through proper equipment handling techniques and hand hygiene education for both staff members and caregivers.
- Enhanced patient safety by following strict medication administration protocols and monitoring for potential side effects.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments prior to initiating infusion therapy, identifying any contraindications or potential risks associated with the prescribed treatment plan.
- Ensured timely delivery of home infusion medications and supplies through close coordination with pharmacy staff.
- Streamlined communication between patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records by documenting all aspects of home infusion nursing care, including assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
- Performed infusion and patient assessments and monitored patient response to fulfill emergency needs and provide psychosocial support.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
RN Case Manager
Peoples Health Network
10.2018 - 04.2022
- 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 People.Health 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
12.2017 - 10.2018
- 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
06.2015 - 09.2016
- 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
12.2013 - 04.2015
- 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 EPIC 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
01.2008 - 09.2013
- 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
02.2002 - 12.2007
- 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
01.2000 - 06.2001
- 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
09.1998 - 08.1999
- 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
01.1990 - 05.1997
- 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
12.1980 - 06.1984
- 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
08.1979 - 08.1980
- 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
05.1979 - 08.1979
- 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
Kaplan University
Des Moines, IA05.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA05.1979
Skills
- Medical office administration
- EMR / EHR
- Blood draw proficiency
- Hydration therapy
- Immunoglobulin therapy
- Clinical decision-making
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient education
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Clear patient communication
- Health promotion
- Professionalism
Timeline
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Brothers Pharmacy
01.2024 - Current
RN Case Manager
Peoples Health Network
10.2018 - 04.2022
Agency RN
Advantage Medical Professionals
12.2017 - 10.2018
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
Terrebonne General Medical Center
06.2015 - 09.2016
RN Case Manager
Terrebonne General Medical Center
12.2013 - 04.2015
Occupational Health Nurse
Whitetail Oilfield Services
01.2008 - 09.2013
ED Staff/Charge Nurse
Terrebonne General Medical Center
02.2002 - 12.2007
RN Case Manager/Marketing Specialist
Terrebonne Home Care
01.2000 - 06.2001
RN Case Manager
Metro Preferred Homecare
09.1998 - 08.1999
Critical Care Staff RN
Terrebonne General Medical Center
01.1990 - 05.1997
Critical Care Charge Nurse
East Jefferson Hospital
12.1980 - 06.1984
Staff RN
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
08.1979 - 08.1980
Staff RN
Terrebonne General Medical Center
05.1979 - 08.1979
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University