Geri Schwartz
Columbus,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. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Prairie Ridge Health Hospital
Columbus, WI
08.2009 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in surgery department.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained to work in all surgical areas including admissions, PACU, circulating Nurse and Discharge planning.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Registered Nurse
St. Marys Hospital
Madison, WI
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Managed patient care in Digestive Health Center and Outpatient surgery Center from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to IV drugs, and conscious sedation and carefully documented findings.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05.2007
Skills
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Examination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Anesthetic Administration
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS License -
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Prairie Ridge Health Hospital
08.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Marys Hospital
08.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS License -
- BLS
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