Hannah Wiater
Rochester
Summary
Experienced nurse with a patient-oriented approach and a diverse background in direct patient care, staff supervision, student mentorship, and department operations. Proficient in multitasking and prioritizing patient needs, excelling in the fast-paced environment of a level one trauma center. Recognized for organization and dependability, maintaining a positive attitude in the face of challenges. Specializes in surgical oncology, urology, ENT, colorectal, end-of-life care, hematology oncology, medical oncology, and post-anesthesia care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
05.2021 - Current
- Comfort and reassure patients and support persons while patiently answering questions and conveying important care information.
- Monitor vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation has worn off properly and patient regains consciousness.
- Recover and manage patients post Cesarean section or those who have become critically ill during birthing.
- Evaluate patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employ various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explain course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Lead teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Act as charge nurse managing beds, coordinating with Admitting Care Coordinator, reflecting management's values in care, and assisting in patient safety.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to peers.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Clinical Adjunct Instructor
St John Fisher University
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular evaluations of student performance, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted support as needed.
- Served as a mentor to new clinical adjunct instructors, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching techniques.
- Integrated real-world case studies into lessons, resulting in improved critical thinking skills among students.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices through continued professional development activities.
- Facilitated strong communication between students, faculty, and healthcare professionals to ensure optimal learning outcomes during clinical rotations.
- Promoted cultural competence among nursing students by incorporating diverse perspectives into lesson plans and discussions.
- Coordinated scheduling of student clinical rotations by efficiently managing logistics to minimize conflicts and maximize learning opportunities.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Genesee Community College
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations based on hospital and college policy.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities and molds teaching style to fit each learner's need.
- Implemented remediation plans for students who are not up to clinical standards per clinical guidelines.
- Taught small groups of students new to EPIC how to accurately and efficiently document.
- Maintained FERPPA and HIPAA standards.
- Conducted small group post conferences in an open and unbiased environment.
- Acted as a liaison between nursing students and clinical facility.
- Trained students to identify signs of patient deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to support best patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with fellow nursing faculty to develop comprehensive lesson plans and assessment tools for improved learning outcomes.
Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Collaborated care on a 28 bed unit with 4 beds were progressive care beds.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Carried out plan of care for hospice and palliative care based on patient's wishes.
- Thrived in an environment where patient satisfaction relied on emotional and physical support as well as medical excellence.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Rochester
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rochester
12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Genesee Community College
12.2017
Skills
- Promoting Health Ethically
- Mentorship and Guidance
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Flexible Problem-Solving
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Student outcomes management
- Strong Organizational Abilities
- Prioritization and Time Management
- Effective Patient Communication
Accomplishments
URMC IICARE Gold Star Recipient, '22
URMC IICARE Silver Star Recipient, '23, '21, '20, '19
URMC IICARE Bronze Star Recipient, '18
Senior Level III Advancement Achieved, '24
Level III Advancement Achieved, '23
Certification
- New York State Registered Nurse License #74507101
- Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Wound Treatment Associate (WTA-C)
Commitees
- PACU Unit Council
- Perioperative Unit Council
- Pregnancy and Infant Loss Committee
- Eye and Tissue Donation Commitee
Timeline
Clinical Adjunct Instructor
St John Fisher University
08.2024 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Genesee Community College
08.2023 - 03.2024
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
05.2021 - Current
Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
02.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rochester
Associate of Science - Nursing
Genesee Community College
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Rochester
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