Dawn Schroeder
NEKOOSA, WI,Wisconsin
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 23 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in ALL settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Cell Staff
Regranite , Wisconsin
02.2024 - Current
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
LPN
Veterans Health Administration VHA
Tomah, WI
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
LPN
Nation Wide Therapy Group
New Lisbon, WI
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
LPN
Elite Nurses
Black River Falls, WI
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
LPN
Alliance Staffing
Adams, WI
01.2015 - 02.2022
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviors, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
LPN
Southern Health Partners/Wood County Jail
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
Economic Support Specialist
Adams County Human Services
Friendship, WI
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Assessed financial data from customers to better understand risk levels in terms of lending money.
- Connected clients with best-fit resources and services to meet unique needs.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing economic support services.
- Provided information on changes in federal or state legislation that could affect their benefits.
- Attended meetings and seminars related to economic support services.
- Developed strategies to reduce fraud within public assistance programs.
LPN
UW Hospitals and Clinics
Madison, WI
09.2009 - 02.2014
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
LPN
Tomah Care Center
Tomah, Wisconsin
12.2005 - 03.2006
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
LPN
Golden Living Center - Nursing Home
Wisconsin Dells, WI
12.2003 - 10.2005
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI12-2003
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Hospice Care
- Palliative Care
- Catheter Care
- Behavioral Health
- Vital signs monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medical Documentation
- Disease Prevention
- Nursing Ethics
- Health Promotion
- Diabetes management
- Cardiac Care
- Family Communication
- Clinical Documentation
- Samples collection
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Patient Intake
- Caring for wounds
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Vital signs
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Immunization Administration
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Counting narcotics
- Breathing Treatments
- Medication Dispensing
- ADL Assistance
Timeline
LPN
Cell Staff
02.2024 - Current
LPN
Veterans Health Administration VHA
02.2023 - 02.2024
LPN
Nation Wide Therapy Group
12.2022 - 07.2023
LPN
Elite Nurses
12.2021 - 10.2022
LPN
Southern Health Partners/Wood County Jail
09.2020 - 11.2021
Economic Support Specialist
Adams County Human Services
05.2018 - 09.2020
LPN
Alliance Staffing
01.2015 - 02.2022
LPN
UW Hospitals and Clinics
09.2009 - 02.2014
LPN
Tomah Care Center
12.2005 - 03.2006
LPN
Golden Living Center - Nursing Home
12.2003 - 10.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Technical College
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