Chris Walter
RN
Gillette,Wyoming
Summary
Well qualified nursing professional offering 20+ years of diverse nursing experience. Proven clinical knowledge, patient care management, care coordination, chronic disease management, patient education, interpersonal strengths and computer abilities. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven, as well as skilled at multitasking and prioritizing. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing my skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Licensed Registered Nurse
3
3
American Heart Association BLS/ACLS/PALS
Work History
Private Home Health Care Provider
Private Family Client
Gillette , WY
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive in-home nursing care for two geriatric clients with chronic conditions, including COPD, diabetes, CKD, major depression, and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Administered at-home post operative care for multiple surgeries: two ACDF surgeries, spinal PLIF cage surgery, hip arthroplasty, and shoulder arthroplasty, including performing dressing changes and monitoring incisions to ensure optimal healing and preventing infections.
- Developed and executed personalized care plans, effectively managing medications and chronic diseases.
- Coordinated and scheduled physician and therapy appointments, ensuring client's timely transportation and adherence to follow-up care.
- Educated clients on health management strategies, enhancing their understanding and participation in their own care to facilitate independence.
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Center For Surgical Excellence
Gillette, United States
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Direct patient care of over 1000 ambulatory surgical patients each year in the post anesthesia care unit.
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
- Provided patient education, answered questions and conveyed important care information.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Assisted Living Registered Nurse
Primrose Retirement Community
Gillette, United States
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Managed quality care for assisted living patients with chronic disease processes; provided direct patient care, administered medications and treatments, and monitored responses.
- Documented treatments, medication administration, and patient care in a timely and accurate manner.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Dermatology Registered Nurse
Central Wyoming Skin Clinic
Gillette, WY
10.2015 - 09.2017
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms and communicated findings to the physician.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws.
- Assisted the physician with all procedures, treatments and therapies.
- Provided patients with medication administration, treatments, dressing changes, suture removal, and education.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Campbell County Health
Gillette, WY
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms and communicated findings to the provider.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses. Conducted telephone triage using nursing judgment according to protocol.
- Conducted telephone follow up with patients to monitor care, response to treatment, or arrange referrals to other physicians.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Women's Health Care RN
Revitalize, LLC
Gillette, WY
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms and communicated findings to the physician.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Assisted the physician with all procedures and treatments. Collected lab specimens such as blood draws, urinalysis, nasal and throat swabs.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and injections administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients in easy-to-understand terms.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures such as diet, smoking and immunizations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws.
Occupational Health Registered Nurse
Coalition Family Health Care
Gillette, WY
09.2009 - 10.2011
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms, and communicated findings to the physician.
- Assisted the physician with all procedures and treatments. Administered medications and treatments as ordered to address patient symptoms.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Explained course of care, treatments and medication side effects to patients in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with other healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Completed occupational health care screenings, including EKG's and PFT's.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws.
Wound Care RN
Pioneer Manor Nursing Home
Gillette, WY
06.1997 - 03.1999
- Performed wound, ostomy and continence care for skilled nursing care patients.
- Assessed, treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers as ordered. Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to physician for effective management.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement appropriate interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention. Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered and follow-up care. Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Collaborated with leadership and staff to devise initiatives to improve wound care plans, programs and new treatments. Decreased facility acquired wounds from 19% to 6% in one year.
MDS Coordinator
Pioneer Manor Nursing Home
Gillette, WY
03.1999 - 09.2009
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Completed minimum data set assessments for residents upon admission, quarterly, annually and with significant changes in health condition. Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for documenting appropriate care and completing assessments.
- Assessed medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Participated in weekly utilization review to review recent clinical activities. Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
- Participated in quality assurance reviews to verify accuracy and reliability of data.
- Participated in continuing education.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Pioneer Manor Home Health Care
Gillette, WY
11.1993 - 06.1997
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress. Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Determined and addressed individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge. Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
Long-Term Care RN
Pioneer Manor Nursing Home
Gillette, WY
02.1992 - 11.1993
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals dealing with chronic conditions. Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed rehabilitation patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated. Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed response to emergency situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Wyoming Community College District - Sheridan College
Gillette 01.1990 - 12.1991
Skills
Relationship Building, Active Listening and Patient Advocacy
Certification
ACLS and PALS certified
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Remember, nurses are like icebergs. At any one time, you are only seeing what they are actually doing.
Ian Miller
Timeline
Private Home Health Care Provider
Private Family Client
08.2023 - Current
ACLS and PALS certified
03-2020
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Center For Surgical Excellence
09.2018 - 08.2023
Assisted Living Registered Nurse
Primrose Retirement Community
09.2017 - 12.2019
Dermatology Registered Nurse
Central Wyoming Skin Clinic
10.2015 - 09.2017
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Campbell County Health
06.2013 - 08.2015
Women's Health Care RN
Revitalize, LLC
01.2012 - 05.2013
Occupational Health Registered Nurse
Coalition Family Health Care
09.2009 - 10.2011
MDS Coordinator
Pioneer Manor Nursing Home
03.1999 - 09.2009
Wound Care RN
Pioneer Manor Nursing Home
06.1997 - 03.1999
Home Health Registered Nurse
Pioneer Manor Home Health Care
11.1993 - 06.1997
Long-Term Care RN
Pioneer Manor Nursing Home
02.1992 - 11.1993
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Wyoming Community College District - Sheridan College
01.1990 - 12.1991
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