Courtney Gamble
Racine,WI
Summary
Proactive and patient-oriented Registered Nurse with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health Care
06.2022 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored patients before and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care in a 4-6:1 Ratio
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Utilized EPIC EHR system to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Monitored and maintained chest tubes, surgically placed drains and central venous access devices (PICC, Port, Permacath, HD cath, Midline) in accordance with CLABSI prevention bundles
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen Pharmacy
09.2017 - 02.2023
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Counted, measured, compounded, and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity following standard procedures for up to 800 prescriptions or more per day
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues up to 50+ per day.
Nurse Extern
Advocate Aurora Health Care
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- 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 and prevent information breaches.
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alverno College
Milwaukee05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
Green Bay, WI05-2019
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Franklin, WI06-2015
Skills
- Central Line care in accordance with a standardized bundle practice
- Ultrasound PIV placement
- Telemetry monitoring
- EKG lead placement/brief interpretation
- Medication administration, including titration of non-critical medication drips
- Wound care
- Tracheostomy care
- Basic life support
- Drain and Chest Tube maintenance
- Physical/Social/Psychosocial assessment, including SDOH
- Interdisciplinary Patient care coordination
- Nursing workflow management
Accomplishments
- Experienced Charge RN
- Experienced Preceptor on unit
- Chair of Site Practice committee (Shared Governance)
- Representative of site at Midwest Practice Council
- Voting member of Site Professional Governance Council
- Attended multiple ANCC Magnet conferences as a representative for St. Luke's South Shore
- Daisy Award Nominee
- Mentor
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health Care
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Extern
Advocate Aurora Health Care
12.2020 - 06.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen Pharmacy
09.2017 - 02.2023
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
06.2015 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Nursing
Alverno College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alverno College
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
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