Hannah Wenzel
Eagle Mountain,UT
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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Milan Laser Hair Removal
06.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient’s acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in treatment conditions, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the clinic by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Maintained a clean and healthy treatment room for patients to be treated in.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
- Developed rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while promoting trust and open communication throughout their treatment journey.
- Managed a high patient caseload with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that each individual received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
Registered Nurse- Postpartum/newborn
Intermountain Healthcare
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Worked with both adult and infant populations.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, connecting them with appropriate mental health resources when necessary.
- Prepared patients for discharge by providing thorough education on self-care, infant care, and follow-up appointments.
- Provided culturally sensitive care by respecting diverse family values and traditions related to childbirth and the postpartum period.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills and empathy, fostering a trusting relationship between nurse and patient.
- Supported patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their own care and the care of their newborns.
LPN/RN
Prime IV Hydration And Wellness
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Compounded vitamin treatments specific to individual patients for therapeutic treatment
- Placed over 20 IVs per shift
- Monitored patients during infusions for adverse reactions
- Reached out to patients after their treatment to ensure there were no complications
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
LPN
Sono Bello
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and administered IV fluids as needed
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient concerns and expected outcomes pre and post-procedure.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Performed sterile technique and assisted surgeon during procedure
- Monitored Patients post-procedure and provided discharge instructions to caretakers
- Monitored patients during procedure including vital signs to ensure patient safety
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LPN
Sandy Health And Rehab
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided care to 40-50 patients per shift
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
LPN
Hillcrest Care Center
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Assessed patients for level of understanding and used different tools to communicate with patients based on their needs
- Advocated for patients health and safety
- Administered routine and PRN medications to patients
- Carried out weekly, monthly, and quarterly assessments according to patients needs, documented findings, and communicated information to interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided care to 20-30 patients per shift
CNA
Stonehenge
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT12.2022
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Mountainland Applied Technology College
Lehi, UT05.2020
High School Diploma -
Lehi High School
Lehi, UT05.2015
Skills
- Family-centered care
- EMR Systems
- Wound Care
- IV placement
- Medication administration
- Educating Families/Patients
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Acute Care Expertise
- Assisting Physicians
- Patient Discharging
- Care Plan Development
Certification
- BLS certified
- IV certified
Additional Information
Clinical Experience-
For my capstone experience during the Summer of 2022 I spent 100 clinical hours in the Operating Room Department. During that time I gained a variety of skills that can translate to many different departments in the hospital. I was able to learn quickly many assessment skills and the importance of prioritizing patient safety in all situations. I was able to plan with many different interdisciplinary teams in the hospital to best help achieve good patient outcomes. I was also able to take and give report to a variety of different units and spend time transferring patients to said units. In to OR I also gained many skills to help with safety and hygiene as well as communicating effectively with physicians and other team members helping with patient care.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Milan Laser Hair Removal
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- Postpartum/newborn
Intermountain Healthcare
05.2023 - 06.2024
LPN/RN
Prime IV Hydration And Wellness
09.2022 - 05.2023
LPN
Sono Bello
02.2021 - 09.2022
LPN
Sandy Health And Rehab
10.2020 - 05.2021
LPN
Hillcrest Care Center
07.2020 - 10.2020
CNA
Stonehenge
08.2019 - 06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Mountainland Applied Technology College
High School Diploma -
Lehi High School
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