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Debra Limkemann

West Point,IL

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to a nursing position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. To seek and maintain a part time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Visit Nurse

UnityPoint@Home
06.1994 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through timely and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
  • Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols and monitoring for potential complications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, high-quality care for each patient.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques, medication management, and lifestyle modifications to promote optimal health.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by ensuring thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Documented clinical findings accurately in electronic medical records to facilitate seamless information sharing among healthcare providers.

Trainer

Acelis Health
08.2012 - 01.2021

Taught customers to utilize at home anticoagulation monitors through one time home visits or online virtual visits.

Pool Registered Nurse

Dot Foods Inc.
11.2010 - 03.2019

Assess, plan implement and documented nursing care of clinic patients and employee applicants.


Administered Random drug screening tests.

Public Health Nurse

Hancock County Health Department
08.1988 - 06.1994
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to clients in their homes.
  • Enhanced the quality of life for elderly patients through personalized care plans and regular health assessments.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring vital signs, medication adherence, and overall wellness.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, promoting a safe and supportive home environment for patients.
  • Administered medications and provided wound care as per physician orders, ensuring accurate treatment delivery.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Education

Master of Science - Community Health Administration And Wellness Promo

California College For Health Sciences
National City, CA
12.1996

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL
05.1985

Skills

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Diabetes management
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Healthcare coordination
  • Catheter Care
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Wound Care
  • Infection Control
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Cardiac Care
  • Home Health Care

Timeline

Trainer

Acelis Health
08.2012 - 01.2021

Pool Registered Nurse

Dot Foods Inc.
11.2010 - 03.2019

Home Care Visit Nurse

UnityPoint@Home
06.1994 - Current

Public Health Nurse

Hancock County Health Department
08.1988 - 06.1994

Master of Science - Community Health Administration And Wellness Promo

California College For Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Illinois Wesleyan University
Debra Limkemann