Emily Wettstein
Bloomington,IL
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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered-nurse
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center Intensive Care Unit
08.2020 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Apostolic Christian Nursing Home Of Roanoke
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical Care
- Precepting
- Team Coordination
- Cardiac Care
Certification
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification
Timeline
Registered-nurse
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center Intensive Care Unit
08.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Apostolic Christian Nursing Home Of Roanoke
09.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Illinois State University
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification
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