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Work History
Education
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Johanna Wittlief

Spring Valley,MN

Summary

With a proven track record at Stewartville Care Center, I excel in delivering compassionate patient care and adeptly managing clinical documentation. My expertise spans emergency response and mental health support, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. I'm recognized for my ability to multitask and prioritize effectively, ensuring high-quality care for all patients.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Stewartville Care Centee
01.2021 - Current
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • 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.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Stewartville Care Center
12.2016 - 01.2021
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Supported needs of 50+ residents under long-term care.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Delivered high-quality care to 50patients in hospital facility.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.

PCA

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
10.2011 - 10.2016
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Delivered high-quality care to 20 + patients in hospital facility.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Riverland Community College, Austin, MN
12-2020
  • Dean's List last semester december 2020
  • Work Scholarship Recipient
  • 3.5 GPA

Skills

  • Samples collection
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Emergency response
  • Outpatient care
  • Mental health support
  • Health education
  • Caring for wounds
  • End-of-life care
  • Tuberculosis testing
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient evaluations
  • Licensed practical nurse
  • Wound care
  • ADL assistance
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Family communication
  • Clinical documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • Diabetes management
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Anatomy
  • Maintaining nutrition
  • Documenting incidents
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Vital signs
  • Medication dispensing
  • Medical records security
  • Cultural competence
  • Patient assessments
  • Documenting intake
  • Patient care
  • Palliative care
  • Transcribing orders
  • Catheter care
  • Staff supervision
  • Physical assessment
  • HIPAA protocols
  • Tracking symptoms
  • Writing reports
  • Medication administration
  • Caregiving skills
  • Immunization administration
  • Counting narcotics
  • Care planning
  • Biomedical hazard disposal
  • Direct patient care
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Infection control

Licensed

Mn practical nurse

  • Breathing treatments
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Matrix EMR software
  • Inpatient care

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse - Stewartville Care Centee
01.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Stewartville Care Center
12.2016 - 01.2021
PCA - Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
10.2011 - 10.2016
Riverland Community College - Associate Degree in Nursing, Nursing
Johanna Wittlief