Channa Ripczinski
Radisson,WI
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at Marshfield Clinic Health System, enhancing patient satisfaction and health outcomes through empathetic communication and clinical judgment. Expert in direct patient care and team coordination, significantly improved client services at Ripczinski Adult Family Home. Skilled in Basic Life Support and fostering compassion, consistently delivering results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Care RN
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Ladysmith, WI
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs..
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Work with specialists on a daily basis via Telehealth appointments focusing on specific health conditions involving Vascular Surgery, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Heart Failure, Neurology, Sleep Medicine and Behavioral Health.
- Provide direct patient care, administering pain medications, starting IV's and administering IV fluids, placing Foley Catheters, Straight Catheter placement to obtain urine specimens, obtaining and educating patients on blood pressures, administering vaccinations and providing wound care in clinic.
- Working with directly with providers, medication refills, triaging patients and responding to emergent situations.
Director of Nursing
Supportive Home Services
Park Falls, WI
11.2014 - 01.2022
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss client status, census changes, and client complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Owner and Operator of Ripczinski Adult Family Home
State of Wisconsin; Inclusa
Couderay, WI
08.2007 - 11.2014
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, cared for 3 special needs clients in our home who lived with us and required 24 hr care.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Increased client and client's family satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and maintaining State compliance
Traveling Registered Nurse
Aspirus
Wisconsin
09.2001 - 08.2007
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care, assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications safely and effectively in accordance with established protocols and guidelines ensuring proper dosage, route, time, and documentation.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills in evaluating patients' physical symptoms as well as emotional factors that may affect their overall health.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI05.1999
Associates Of Science - Nursing
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community Collage
Hayward, WI05.1997
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Community health
- Direct Patient Care
- Team Coordination
Additional Information
Was nominated and received the DAISY Award in May of 2024 which is a special honor given to nurses for the compassionate contributions theyaje every day going above and beyond expectations in science and sensitivity.
Timeline
Primary Care RN
Marshfield Clinic Health System
01.2022 - Current
Director of Nursing
Supportive Home Services
11.2014 - 01.2022
Owner and Operator of Ripczinski Adult Family Home
State of Wisconsin; Inclusa
08.2007 - 11.2014
Traveling Registered Nurse
Aspirus
09.2001 - 08.2007
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Associates Of Science - Nursing
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community Collage