Kaitlyn Funke
Registered Nurse
New Haven,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Henry Ford Madison Heights
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse, SDU
McLaren Oakland
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Assessments, medication administration, telemetry, wound care, and blood draws.
- Local Contract. Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care. Charting System: Epic.
- Float Nurse Experience: No
- Unit Bed Count: 12
- Charge Nurse Experience: No
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1:4
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Streamlined nursing workflows by efficiently managing time, prioritizing tasks, and delegating responsibilities as needed.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Beaumont Hospital - Farmington Hills
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Nursing assessments, care of ventilated patients, medication administration, end of life care.
- Travel. Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care.
- Float Nurse Experience: No
- Charge Nurse Experience: No
Registered Nurse, Internal med
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Assessments, medication administration, wound care, and blood draws.
- Local Contract. Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care. Charting System: Epic.
- Float Nurse Experience: No
- Unit Bed Count: 15
- Charge Nurse Experience: No
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1:4
Registered Nurse, PCU
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Assessments, lab draws, medication administration, telemetry, and wound care.
- Local Contract. Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care.
- Float Nurse Experience: No
- Unit Bed Count: 30
- Charge Nurse Experience: No
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1:4
Registered Nurse, Stroke/Telemetry
DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Assessments, lab draws, medication administration, NIHSS, wound care, telemetry.
- Staff. Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care. Charting System: Cerner.
- Float Nurse Experience: No
- Unit Bed Count: 15
- Charge Nurse Experience: No
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1:5
Education
ADN - Nursing
Baker College
Clinton Township, Michigan12.2015
Skills
Wound care
Patient management
Care planning
Medication and IV administration
Critical care
Medication administration
Chronic disease management
Diabetes management
Patient care
Patient assessments
Infection control measures
Patient education and counseling
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Documentation and charting
Patient monitoring
Telemetry monitoring
Certification
Basic Life Support, AHA, 2024-03-28
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Henry Ford Madison Heights
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, SDU
McLaren Oakland
10.2021 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, PCU
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, PCU
Beaumont Hospital - Farmington Hills
02.2020 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse, Internal med
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, PCU
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
06.2019 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse, Stroke/Telemetry
DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital
02.2017 - 04.2019
ADN - Nursing
Baker College
Bio
Volunteer work with American Legion.
Primary Specialty
Stepdown
Secondary Specialty
Med Surg / Telemetry
Covid Vaccination Status
Yes, I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the CDC.