Jamie Frantell
Fort Atkinson,WI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse providing care in the Urgent Care/Emergency Department for over 20 years.
Experienced with patient triage and emergency intervention. Utilizes critical thinking and rapid response to manage acute medical situations effectively. Knowledge of advanced life support techniques and emergency protocols ensures optimal patient outcomes.
Team-oriented and reliable with clear verbal and written communication skills. Leadership skills as charge RN.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Fort HealthCare
Fort Atkinson, WI
01.2007 - Current
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assists in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educates family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documents treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provides skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitors patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivers high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performes triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provides comprehensive patient assessments to determine care needs.
- Conducts comprehensive assessments to identify critical health issues, facilitating timely interventions and referrals.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduces patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Educates patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administers emergency medications to stabilize patients, improving chances for recovery.
- Enhances patient outcomes by delivering prompt and accurate care in life-threatening situations.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Urgent Care
Fort HealthCare
Fort Atkinson
10.2002 - 01.2007
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fort Health And Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing
Fort Atkinson, WI
01.2002 - 10.2002
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fort Health and Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing
Fort Atkinson, WI
04.1999 - 01.2002
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with facility protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI12-2006
Skills
- Current TNCC Certification
- Current ACLS Certification
- Current PALS Certification
- Current BLS/AED Certification
- Ultrasound guided IV starts/lab draws
- Cardiac Monitoring/EKG Trained
- Emergency Triage
- Problem-solving/Multi-tasking abilities
- Excellent communication skills with patients/co-workers
- Leadership-Charge RN
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Fort HealthCare
01.2007 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Urgent Care
Fort HealthCare
10.2002 - 01.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fort Health And Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing
01.2002 - 10.2002
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fort Health and Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing
04.1999 - 01.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College