Donnette Steinberger
Clear Lake,WI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in monitoring vital signs, managing medication administration, and coordinating care among healthcare teams. Committed to maintaining high standards of patient care and fostering a supportive environment for nursing staff. Ready to leverage clinical expertise to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Allina Hospitals & Clinics
River Falls, Wisconsin
04.2008 - Current
- Led nursing staff to uphold high-quality patient care standards, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and promptly reported any changes.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Facilitated communication between physicians and healthcare professionals to enhance patient care coordination.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Oversaw inventory management of medical supplies and equipment to prevent shortages.
- Facilitated discussions to resolve conflicts among staff members. to foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
Registered Nurse
United Hospital
Saint Paul, Minnesota
07.2005 - 04.2008
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Conducted assessments and documented patient health statuses accurately.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems effectively.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI05-2005
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Infection control measures
- Electronic health records
- Care coordination
- Critical care nursing
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator support
- Gastrostomy care
- IV management
- Task delegation
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Privacy maintenance
- HIPAA education
Certification
- Current Wisconsin Nursing License
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Allina Hospitals & Clinics
04.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse
United Hospital
07.2005 - 04.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chippewa Valley Technical College