Karen Reichert
Registered Nurse
White Lake
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong skills in patient assessment, medication administration, and infection control. Proven ability to educate patients and families, ensuring effective health management and recovery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
NuRoc Health and rehab
Laona
06.2019 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in rehabilitation settings at NuRoc Health.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions regularly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient recovery and wellness.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medication management.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe healing environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse
Peshtigo
07.2025 - 06.2026
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored and documented vital signs and patient conditions regularly.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery.
- Communicated with physicians regarding patient needs and changes in status.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions and discharges effectively.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, WI05-2018
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Infection control procedures
- Electronic medical records
- Critical thinking
- Clinical collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse license number 235964 - 30
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse
07.2025 - 06.2026
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
NuRoc Health and rehab
06.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
Northcentral Technical College