Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Cotera Sloan

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering skilled patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in phone triage, medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Children's Wisconsin
11.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Promoted a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining an organized workspace.

Registered Nurse

Advocate Aurora Health Care
09.2018 - 11.2024
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL
03-2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
05-2018

Skills

  • Licensed RN
  • Taking vitals
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Family education
  • Collecting vitals
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient care
  • Vaccine administration
  • Call triaging
  • Patient education and counseling

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Children's Wisconsin
11.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Advocate Aurora Health Care
09.2018 - 11.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Cotera Sloan