Janet Kahlow
SHAWANO
Summary
Professional Registered Nurse with experience in surgical care and patient management. Skilled in providing high-quality preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable with excellent skills in communication, critical thinking, and clinical judgment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Surgery
ThedaCare Medical Center
05.2007 - Current
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients and families throughout the entire surgical experience, easing anxieties and promoting trust in healthcare providers.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Medical Assistant
ThedaCare Physicians
05.2005 - 05.2007
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Administered vaccines and allergy injections
Licensed Practical Nurse
Evergreen Rehabilitation Facility
06.2005 - 01.2007
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maple Lane Nursing Home
12.2003 - 02.2005
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI12-2006
High School Diploma -
St Joseph Academy
Green Bay05-1985
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate and caring
- Excellent communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Surgery
ThedaCare Medical Center
05.2007 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Evergreen Rehabilitation Facility
06.2005 - 01.2007
Medical Assistant
ThedaCare Physicians
05.2005 - 05.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maple Lane Nursing Home
12.2003 - 02.2005
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
High School Diploma -
St Joseph Academy
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