Courtney Rauenzahn

Monitored and assessed high-acuity patients, implementing strategies for prompt recognition of status changes to optimize care delivery.

Coordinated collaboration among healthcare professionals to optimize care plans, reduce average length of stay, and uphold quality care standards.

Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence through by utilizing advanced training in NIHSS certification and EKG interpretation.

Facilitated patient and family empowerment through comprehensive discharge education on medication adherence and lifestyle modifications.

Implemented optimized nursing workflow strategies to prioritize care for six medical-surgical patients, achieving consistent medication administration accuracy and prompt task fulfillment.

Executed rapid clinical assessments for a diverse patient population by identifying early signs and symptoms of hemodynamic instability.

Facilitated effective communication between families and medical teams to enhance understanding of diagnoses, tests, and procedures.

Chosen as Nurse Preceptor to guide new hires and new graduate nurses, enhancing their transition to the unit through hands-on training in Epic documentation and hospital protocols.

Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs: BP, HR, RR, temperature and recorded intake and output.

Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse.

Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.

Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.

Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, and staff in other hospital departments.

Assisted nurses with preparing patients for discharge following a successful operation.

Cleaned medical equipment and set up peri-operative rooms for future patients.

Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming, and ambulation.

Assisted with vital signs: BP, HR, pulse, temperature.

Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse.

Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.