Janelle Gehrke
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines,IA
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Certification
21
years of professional experience
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Professional healthcare provider prepared to excel in dynamic environments. Adept at delivering comprehensive patient care and adapting to diverse clinical settings. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes and seamless workflow. Highly skilled in patient assessment and critical thinking.
Work History
Travel Nurse University of Iowa Downtown
2 Years 6 Months- Communicated effectively with patients, families, physicians, and health professionals to enhance care coordination.
- Administered patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans, enhancing overall treatment efficiency.
- Managed multiple priorities in fast-paced environment, ensuring adherence to quality standards and patient safety.
- Documented patient care and outcomes using electronic health records (EHR) systems to ensure accuracy and continuity of care.
Nurse Manager Radiation Oncology
9 Years 5 Months- Recruited, interviewed, selected, and oriented new employees.
- Streamlined communication between physicians, nurses, and support services personnel to improve collaboration.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Led regular meetings with staff to address concerns and enhance nursing practices.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Registered Nurse
3 Months- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Handled various responsibilities at once in a fast-paced environment. while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator
7 Years 7 Months- Interacted with clinical staff to ensure accurate collection and reporting of data related to clinical studies.
- Monitored patient safety by assessing and documenting adverse and serious adverse events throughout the study.
- Attended Investigator Meetings both locally and nationally for ongoing studies.
- Assisted in the preparation of informed consent forms and other trial-related documentation.
- Ensured adherence to patient care protocols and clinical trial regulations to maintain compliance.
- Coordinated clinical trial activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.
- Managed patient recruitment and informed consent processes to enhance study enrollment efficiency.
Clinical Research Coordinator
1 Year 9 Months- Organized and maintained source documents, CRFs, laboratory results, ECGs associated with the clinical trial process.
- Coordinated clinical trial activities, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Interacted with clinical staff to ensure accurate collection and reporting of data related to clinical studies.
- Monitored patient safety by assessing and documenting adverse and serious adverse events.
- Attended Investigator Meetings both locally and nationally for ongoing studies.
- Maintained regulatory documents and ensured compliance with applicable regulations.
- Collaborated with sponsors and investigators to ensure compliance and efficiency in research trial execution.
- Managed participant recruitment and retention efforts to enhance study enrollment rates.
Clinical Research Coordinator
1 Year 8 Months- Monitored patient safety throughout the course of a study by assessing adverse events, serious adverse events.
- Assisted in the preparation of informed consent forms and other trial-related documentation.
- Attended Investigator Meetings both locally and nationally for ongoing studies.
- Reviewed protocols to ensure comprehensive information collection, enhancing the quality of study outcomes.
- Ensured adherence to patient care protocols and regulatory standards during clinical trials.
- Oversaw data collection and verification processes to maintain accuracy and integrity of research findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Diploma of Nursing
Skills
Patient assessment and monitoring
Medication administration and IV therapy
Clinical documentation standards
Regulatory compliance and policy adherence
Data management and analysis
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Physical assessments and care planning
Patient education
Team leadership and coordination
Staff training
Critical thinking abilities
Time management strategies
Effective communication skills
Omnicell
Pyxis
Patient and family advocacy
Electronic medical records to include EPIC
PowerChart and Mosaiq
Certification
- Iowa Board of Nursing
- BLS
- mRS
- NIHSS
Languages
English
Leadership
- Nurse Manager
- Assistant Division Officer
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
Publications
- Kerr RG, Bacon AM, Baker LL, Gehrke JS, Hahn KD, Lillegraven CL, Renner CH, Spilman SK. Underestimation of pupil size by critical care and neurosurgical nurses. AM J Crit Care.
Awards
2012 Levant 2 study: Excellence in Overall Study Execution
2007 SWISS study: Top 10 Recruiter and Most Improved Recruiter
2000 National Naval Medical Center Contract Nurse of the Year
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
08.2025 - 11.2025Read More
Travel Nurse University of Iowa Downtown
Aya Healthcare
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
Nurse Manager Radiation Oncology
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
05.2017 - CurrentRead More
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
12.2008 - 07.2016Read More
Clinical Research Coordinator
Ruan Neurology Clinic and Research Center
02.2007 - 11.2008Read More
Clinical Research Coordinator
Iowa Heart Center
06.2005 - 02.2007Read More
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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MedCenter One School of Nursing
from Diploma of Nursing
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