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Catherine Ertzner

Fort Calhoun,NE

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Children's Nebraska
Omaha, NE
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.

Employee Health Coordinator

OrthoNebraksa
Omaha, NE
03.2016 - 05.2024
  • Performed pre-employee and annual screenings for health and wellness areas.
  • Educated new employees at orientation meetings.
  • Maintained accurate medical files for all employees in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare providers, employers, insurance companies, and legal representatives regarding employee health issues.
  • Assisted with workers' compensation claims by completing relevant forms and providing updates on progress of recovery.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Memorial Community Hospital
Blair, NE
06.2011 - 05.2016
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
  • Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Bergan Mercy Hospital
Omaha, NE
10.2004 - 12.2011
  • Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
  • Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
  • Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Methodist Health System
Omaha, NE
02.2000 - 01.2006
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Creighton University
Omaha, NE
12-1999

Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE
08-1996

Skills

  • Emergency triage
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Patient Safety
  • Medication Administration
  • Health Promotion
  • Medical Records Management

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Children's Nebraska
06.2024 - Current

Employee Health Coordinator

OrthoNebraksa
03.2016 - 05.2024

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Memorial Community Hospital
06.2011 - 05.2016

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Bergan Mercy Hospital
10.2004 - 12.2011

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Methodist Health System
02.2000 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Creighton University

Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education

University of Nebraska At Omaha

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