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Josie Herson, RN

Madison,WI

Summary

Caring, hardworking, and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 30 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for people, using a skill set that has been fine-tuned over many years in the nursing field. Skilled, confident and competent nurse with a big heart.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

SOAR Case Management
Madison, WI
06.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with MD and case managers to assist community members with mental health and substance use diagnoses, working both in clinic and in community
  • Administered intramuscular long-acting psychotropic medications.
  • Executed physician orders for tests and medication administration with precision and safety.
  • Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to enhance health outcomes.
  • Created educational materials
  • Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and available treatment options.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses and treatment strategies.

RN

Maxim Healthcare Agency
Madison, WI
08.2010 - Current
  • Joined forces with Public Health to assist in immunizing thousands of children and adults against COVID-19 during the pandemic.
  • Collaborated with health groups to plan and implement community health improvement programs.
  • Administered oral and intramuscular medications while monitoring patient reactions.

RN

UW Health Partners
Madison, WI
01.2017 - 05.2020
  • Delivered comprehensive perioperative care for clients in the Endocrine Surgery Clinic, including surgery preparation, surgery scheduling, and pre- and post-op phone triage.
  • Created educational materials clarifying treatment conditions for patients.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
  • Conducted thorough physical examinations and assessed patient medical histories for informed decision-making.
  • Trained new RNs on hospital policies and best practices to ensure compliance.

RN

Central Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled
Madison, WI
06.2007 - 08.2010
  • Managed complex cases with various diagnoses and treatments while ensuring comprehensive care.
  • Administered medications and provided wound, trach, G-tube, J-tube, and Foley catheter care to patients.
  • Advocated for vulnerable individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities to enhance quality of life.

RN

Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
Milwaukee, WI
04.1992 - 12.2007
  • Provided care for people in acute care, long term care and intensive care psychiatric settings
  • Addressed inquiries and concerns promptly
  • Managed responses to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Handled communications efficiently

RN

Mendota Mental Health Institute
Madison, WI
04.2002 - 05.2006
  • Provided care for people in a maximum security mental health hospital setting
  • Provided timely interventions in life-threatening situations to stabilize patients.
  • Assessed patient health and formulated individualized care plans based on findings.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Moraine Park Technical College
West Bend, WI
12-1991

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Care coordination
  • Case management
  • Patient education

Timeline

RN

SOAR Case Management
06.2020 - Current

RN

UW Health Partners
01.2017 - 05.2020

RN

Maxim Healthcare Agency
08.2010 - Current

RN

Central Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled
06.2007 - 08.2010

RN

Mendota Mental Health Institute
04.2002 - 05.2006

RN

Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
04.1992 - 12.2007

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Moraine Park Technical College

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