Kaitlyn Rieger
Tillamook,OR
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with expertise in patient advocacy and effective communication. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through thoughtful education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Adventist Health Hospice
Tillamook, OR
08.2025 - Current
- Conduct home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
- Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Educate patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, and symptom management.
- Monitor vital signs, observe changes in condition, and report any concerns to physician.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
- Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Participate as a case manager in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans & their effectiveness.
- Facilitate effective communication among team members to enhance patient care and ensure continuity of services.
- Educate families on medication management and disease processes.
- Provide compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Evaluate effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Nursing Student
Adventist Health System
Tillamook, OR
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Prepared medications for administration by reading physicians' orders accurately and following established procedures for administration of drugs safely.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate according to established protocols.
- Organized supplies and equipment needed for each procedure performed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care across departments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices within clinical setting.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records system.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
Dental Assistant
Sandcreek Dental
Tillamook, OR
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tillamook Bay Community College
Tillamook, OR06-2025
High School Diploma -
Tillamook High School
Tillamook 06-2013
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Electronic Medical Records
- Patient Education
- Infection Control
- Effective Communication
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Case Management
- Palliative & Pain Management
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Assessment
- Compassionate Communication
Certification
Registered Nurse
Oregon Board of Nursing
NCSBN ID Number: 25541888
Oregon Board of Nursing
NCSBN ID Number: 25541888
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Adventist Health Hospice
08.2025 - Current
Nursing Student
Adventist Health System
03.2024 - 03.2025
Dental Assistant
Sandcreek Dental
08.2018 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tillamook Bay Community College
High School Diploma -
Tillamook High School