Deborah Ahlstrand
Glendale,WI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage 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
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
BSN Registered Nurse
Zablocki VA Medical Center
01.2001 - 12.2019
- Improved patient outcomes on busy Telemetry unit by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs to veterans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Tele.etry RN
St Francis Hospital
09.1992 - 11.2001
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans to residents of the comunity.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing Science
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI2005
ADN - Assosciate of Science
North Hennepin Comminity College
Nort Hennepin, Minnesota06.1992
Skills
- Case Management
- Precepting
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medical Assessment
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Data Collection
- Care Planning
- Emergency Response
- Lab Result Interpretation
Timeline
BSN Registered Nurse
Zablocki VA Medical Center
01.2001 - 12.2019
Tele.etry RN
St Francis Hospital
09.1992 - 11.2001
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing Science
Alverno College
ADN - Assosciate of Science
North Hennepin Comminity College