Deanna Wirth
Lindenhurst,IL
Summary
Diligent Registered Nurse with strong background in intensive care nursing. Skilled in providing critical care and managing complex patient cases. Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessment and emergency response. Developed critical thinking and patient care skills in high-pressure healthcare environment. Capable of adapting to new challenges and contributing valuable expertise to diverse professional settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Rosalind Franklin University
North Chicago, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Northwestern Medicine - Lake Forest Hospital
Lake Forest, IL
04.2018 - Current
- Performed comprehensive initial and ongoing assessment of patients and families
- Exercised professional judgement in adapting nursing measures to changing needs
- Sustained proficiency in several critical care skills through continuous education and trainings
- Interpreted and evaluated arterial blood gas results
- Developed work assignments for nursing staff as charge nurse for the ICU
Registered Nurse
Brookside Care Center
10.2010 - 04.2018
- Served in various different roles throughout employment: LPN, RN, charge nurse on PM shift and Rehab Coordinator
- Participated in follow up phone calls and follow up patient visits to reduce readmissions in the county
- Contacted outside medical providers to coordinate medical plan of care to transition patients back home after completing therapy goals.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Aurora Health Care - St. Luke's Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge of invasive and non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring
- Sought assistance and support in unfamiliar clinical situations and utilized guidance of mentors
Registered Nurse
Wheaton Franciscan - All Saints Hospital
WI
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Medical/respiratory progressive care unit
- Developed critical assessment skills to identify changes in patient stability and condition
- Communicated well with physicians regarding changes in plan of care or condition
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL07-2024
Associate Degree Nursing - undefined
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL12-2017
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Collaborative communication with healthcare providers
- Unit resource for CRRT
- Impella and IABP experience
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certified
Timeline
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Rosalind Franklin University
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Northwestern Medicine - Lake Forest Hospital
04.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Aurora Health Care - St. Luke's Hospital
09.2015 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Wheaton Franciscan - All Saints Hospital
06.2012 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse
Brookside Care Center
10.2010 - 04.2018
Associate Degree Nursing - undefined
Gateway Technical College
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University