Jodi Wipperfurth
Fort Atkinson,WI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse returning to the workforce after raising a family with a strong background in Medical-Surgical and Obstetrics care. Eager to rejoin the healthcare field in a supportive role with the goal of returning to full RN responsibilities and continuing to serve patients with the same passion and dedication I brought to my prior nursing experience. Committed to making an impact, learning new systems and information, and providing exceptional patient care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN - Inpatient Services (Med/Surg)
Fort HealthCare
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed care from admission to discharge for a team of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions at times.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked with other team members to provide the best patient care.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- Promoted patient and family comfort.
RN - Med/Surg/Obstetrics
Fort HealthCare
02.2007 - 07.2009
- Managed care from admission to discharge for a team of patients.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked with team members to provide best patient care.
- Followed mom from admission through labor and postpartum and baby care to discharge with all cares, procedures and teaching.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- Promoted patient and family comfort.
RN - Pre and Post Op
St. Mary's Surgery and Care Center
05.2003 - 01.2007
- Admitted patients for surgery including vital signs, medication review, medical history review, IV starts, medication administration, site marking, education.
- Recovered patients from surgery in recovery room including monitoring breathing, coming out of anesthesia, vital signs, pain control, medication administration and evaluation.
- Treated patients in step down recovery monitoring vital signs, pain control, wound care, discharge teaching.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Worked with team members to provide best patient care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort.
RN - Cardiac Services
St. Mary's Hospital
02.2003 - 05.2003
- Assisted Cardiologists with Cardioversions, Transesophageal Echocardiograms, Stress Tests, etc.
- Administration and evaluation of oral and IV medications.
- IV starts and monitoring of patients vital signs during procedures and recovery.
- Educated patients with discharge instructions.
Nurse Extern to RN
Fort HealthCare
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Was hired as a Nurse Extern then became an RN in February 2001.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Checked patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- Promoted patient and family comfort.
- Administrated and evaluated medication administration orally, intravenously, and intramuscularly.
- Collaborated with physicians and other team members to provide the best patient care.
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
AMR Ambulance
12.1998 - 01.2000
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
CNA, Unit Clerk, Heart Monitor Watcher
St. Mary's Hospital
07.1995 - 01.2000
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Checked patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Documented and communicated patient information in patient chart.
- Promoted patient and family comfort.
- Watched and documented cardiac rhythms and reported changes to appropriate coworkers.
- Updated files and computer information as patients care changed, ordered labs, answered phones.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education To Nursing
UW - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WIAssociate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
Watertown, WI12-2000
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Diligent worker
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Patient evaluation and safety
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Medication Administration and IV Therapy
- Wound management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem solving
- BLS certified
Certification
Registered Nurse License #140225
Basic Life Support 09/20/2024 - 09/2026
Timeline
RN - Inpatient Services (Med/Surg)
Fort HealthCare
08.2024 - 10.2024
RN - Med/Surg/Obstetrics
Fort HealthCare
02.2007 - 07.2009
RN - Pre and Post Op
St. Mary's Surgery and Care Center
05.2003 - 01.2007
RN - Cardiac Services
St. Mary's Hospital
02.2003 - 05.2003
Nurse Extern to RN
Fort HealthCare
01.2000 - 01.2003
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
AMR Ambulance
12.1998 - 01.2000
CNA, Unit Clerk, Heart Monitor Watcher
St. Mary's Hospital
07.1995 - 01.2000
No Degree - Elementary Education To Nursing
UW - Eau Claire
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
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