IRENE ALLGAIER
Greeley,CO
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. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse PACT RN
Cheyenne VA VISN 19
11.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Provided gender-specific direct veteran care and care coordination, as it pertains to veterans and their care within the Primary Care 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
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs
- Supported colleagues and other nurses through primary care knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza COVID 19 and other illnesses of concern
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
- Assisted with placement of community care consults and provided follow up to ensure veterans received the necessary care they were referred for.
Registered Nurse
Banner Health Hospital
03.2007 - 11.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- 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 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12.2006
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Microsoft Word
- EMR Systems
- Patient Assessments
- Accurate Documentation
- Removing Sutures
- Update Electronic Charts
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Performing EKGs
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
Certification
BLS certification, MM/DD/YY
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Collaborated with a team of 3 in the development of EQM Champion education.
- Recently promoted to Nurse 2
- Currently serving on the Nurse Practice Council
Timeline
Registered Nurse PACT RN
Cheyenne VA VISN 19
11.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Banner Health Hospital
03.2007 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
University of Northern Colorado
BLS certification, MM/DD/YY
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