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Heidi Zivkovich

Fond Du Lac,WI

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse-charge

Lutheran Homes And Health Services
12.2023 - 09.2025
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
  • Implemented infection control procedures, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Registered Nurse Employee Health

SSM
08.2014 - 01.2021

Monitor employee work-related illness. Accesses injury trends, develops and implements strategies to prevent work-acquired injury. Facilitates injured worker returning to work in a timely manor.

Performs pre-hire physical for new-hire employees and obtains medical clearance when appropriate.

Participates in preventative screening programs (e.g. TB skin testing, influenza, hepatitis B, MMR, varicella, Tdap) and surveillance programs designed to identify and monitor risks to the employees health.

Provides safe, competent and efficient nursing care for minor and acute injuries and illnesses.

Directs employees with COVID symptoms to the COVID clinic and facilitates return to work following system guidelines.

Maintains and ensures confidentiality of employee health records.

Performs communicable disease follow up.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
05-2007

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Wound care/intravenous therapy
  • Chronic disease management
  • Staff supervision
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Admissions/discharges
  • Infection control measures
  • Compassion and empathy

Timeline

Registered Nurse-charge

Lutheran Homes And Health Services
12.2023 - 09.2025

Registered Nurse Employee Health

SSM
08.2014 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh