Janel Gustafson RN
Danbury,WI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RCS-RN Independent Home Care Nurse-Case Manager
Self-employeed
Webster, WI
11.2007 - 01.2024
- Provided exceptional care to quadriplegic patient needing complex care including: ventilator management, Trach cares, Respiratory and enteral medications, extensive wound care, rehabilitation, ADL's, Feeding tube management, colostomy management and urinary management.
- Provided emotional support to patient and family.
- Completed nursing assessments and vital signs.
- Completed thorough documentation.
- Performed lab draws for ordered Lab tests.
- Coordinated and scheduled medical appointments as well as frequent communication with Physicians as needed.
- Completed all Care Plans and Prior Authorizations for the State of Wisconsin.
- Staff Scheduling.
- Training of new staff.
Nursing Home/Long Term Care RN
Good Samaritan Society
Siren, WI
01.1997 - 10.2007
- Worked in various roles while employed at Capeside Cove Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Siren WI. Used various skill including but not limited to the following:
- Staff Nurse
- Charge Nurse
- Rehab Nurse
- Assistant Director of Nursing
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized care plans for long-term care residents.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust comprehensive treatment plans as needed.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical treatments, and self-care management techniques.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions upon admission to the long-term care facility to ensure appropriate level of care.
- Served as a primary liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote effective communication and continuity of care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and overall satisfaction within the long-term care setting.
- Mentored new nurses on clinical skills, policies, procedures, and best practices for delivering high-quality long-term nursing services.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills which resulted in increased trust between nurse and patient.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to nursing staff as needed.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients health and effectively communicating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, personalized nursing care to long-term care residents.
- Managed medication administration, wound care, and other essential nursing tasks for optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI12.1996
Skills
- Community Health
- Basic Life Support
- Wisconsin Adult and Pediatric Ventilator certification
- Medication Administration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Patient Education
- Clinical Judgment
- Case Management
- Patient Assessment
- Diabetes Management
- Wound Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Chart Updating
- Care Planning
- Patient Evaluation
- Taking Vitals and patient assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- ADL Assistance
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Management
- Physical Assessments
- Health Screening
- Home Care
- Patient Care Planning
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Long-Term Care
- Professional Bedside Manner
Timeline
RCS-RN Independent Home Care Nurse-Case Manager
Self-employeed
11.2007 - 01.2024
Nursing Home/Long Term Care RN
Good Samaritan Society
01.1997 - 10.2007
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Chippewa Valley Technical College