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Gayle Grothe

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Adept and compassionate Registered Nurse, with a proven track record at Nursecore and Bear Creek Assisted Living, excels in delivering high-quality patient care and education. Specializes in infectious disease control and relationship building, significantly enhancing patient recovery experiences. Demonstrates exceptional ability in medical assessment and fostering patient support, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Nursecore
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.

Registered Nurse

Bear Creek Assisted Living
Colorado Springs, Colorado
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses. Cared for approximately 22 residents, in skilled nursing, memory care and hospice.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.

Registered Nurse

MGA Home Healthcare/ pediatrics
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Private duty nursing for multiple system disadvantaged child. 24-hour monitoring for this child, starting at 6 months to a year. Child on a ventilator and a portable ventilator for appointments, managing oxygen and pulse oximeter. Working on goals for weaning off the ventilator, and goals for age-appropriate skills. Monitored nutrition through a g-tube on an infusion pump. Used sterile techniques as appropriate. Medication management and supply managemeant..
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
05-2002

Some College (No Degree) - Refresher Course

Central Colorado Area Health Education Center
Denver, CO

Skills

  • Infectious disease control
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Chart updating
  • Health screening
  • Vaccine administration
  • Diabetes management
  • Medical assessment
  • Ventilator support
  • Discharge coordination
  • Family and patient support
  • Rehabilitation support
  • Medication distribution
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Shared governance
  • Relationship building
  • Patient discharge
  • Patient evaluation
  • Home health care
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Direct nursing care
  • Patient assessments
  • At-risk patient care
  • Feeding pumps

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Nursecore
08.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Bear Creek Assisted Living
10.2023 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse

MGA Home Healthcare/ pediatrics
05.2022 - 12.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Kirkwood Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Refresher Course

Central Colorado Area Health Education Center

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