Danielle Wegner
Minooka,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Rush Copley Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management and lifestyle options.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with gastrointestinal, cardiac, pulmonary, renal disease, and other conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse/Transitional Nurse Care Manager
Alden Estates Of Shorewood
01.2015 - 07.2021
- Oversaw care of up to 23 patients
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Offered leadership, support and clinical expertise within care management teams to achieve outcomes.
- Facilitated assessment of individual physiological, psychological, financial, cultural and family situation and coordinated social services to address individual and family needs.
- Collected and aggregated data to identify problems or trends, such as turnaround time and issues with physician offices.
- Identified opportunities to optimize communication within inpatient and cross-continuum teams to drive effective patient flow and sustainable care transitions from hospital and home, within community care settings and implement supplemental care and services for high-risk patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Rush Copley Medical Center
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2024
Associate of Arts - Nursing
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05.2012
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate and Caring
- Strong Clinical Judgment with Attention to Detail
- EMR / EHR
- Patient Care Assessment and Monitoring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Monitoring Telemetry and Vital Signs
Certification
Registered Nurse. State of Illinois. License number: 041.405590- Current. Expires 5/2024
BLS -Healthcare Provider -American Heart Association (AHA). Current. Expires 10/2025.
ACLS Certification -Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. AHA. Renewing 12/2023.
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) AHA/ American Stroke Association. Current.
Basic Arrthymia Course- Basic ECG Interpretation. Completed 10/2021.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Rush Copley Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse/Transitional Nurse Care Manager
Alden Estates Of Shorewood
01.2015 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Rush Copley Medical Center
11.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Associate of Arts - Nursing
College of DuPage
Registered Nurse. State of Illinois. License number: 041.405590- Current. Expires 5/2024
BLS -Healthcare Provider -American Heart Association (AHA). Current. Expires 10/2025.
ACLS Certification -Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. AHA. Renewing 12/2023.
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) AHA/ American Stroke Association. Current.
Basic Arrthymia Course- Basic ECG Interpretation. Completed 10/2021.
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