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KATE RIEMER

Whitewater,WI

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated student nurse graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing May of 2022. Seeking a new graduate nurse position where I am able to continue to learn and grow into the nursing profession. I am eager to utilize my nursing education, knowledge, and skills that I have acquired to provide the highest level of care possible.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Associate

Kwik Trip
Whitewater, Wisconsin
02.2022 - Current
  • Developed and actualized customer service initiatives to decrease wait times.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by addressing issues and fostering timely resolution.
  • Boosted sales revenue by skillfully promoting diverse service options.
  • Demonstrated items to customers and created customer awareness, interest and sales.

Caregiver

Home Care Assistance - HCA
Milwaukee, WI
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising

Caregiver

GT Independence Home Health
Wauwatosa, WI
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assisted quadriplegic patient with PM cares
  • Performed straight catheterization and monitored output
  • Ensured client safety by maintaining clean living environment
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives

Personal Caregiver

Derek Zike
Milwaukee, WI
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Performed straight catheterization
  • Performed bowel program
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
  • Assisted disabled client to support independence and well-being
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
05.2022

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient-focused care
  • EMR / EHR
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Direct Patient Care

Clinical Experience

  • The Jewish Home, West Allis Medical Center Orthopedic unit, Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, and Aurora Sinai Postpartum unit
  • At The Jewish Home I gained experience working with geriatric patients that needed assistance with activities of daily living as well as monitored vitals and conducted assessments
  • At the West Allis Medical Center on the Orthopedic unit I worked with a variety of different patients, most of which were recovering surgery in need of rehabilitation. I had the opportunity to complete head-to-toe assessments and learned how to administer medication
  • At the Silver Spring Medical Center I got the chance to get a closer look at health disparities in the city of Milwaukee as well as researched and completed a project centered around childhood asthma
  • At Aurora Sinai on the Postpartum Unit, I have gained experience working with mom and baby couplets after delivery, and performed postpartum assessments, newborn assessments, and administered medications.

Additional Information


  • Volunteered for Big Brothers Big Sisters for two years
  • Volunteered giving COVID vaccines at the UWM vaccine clinic
  • Wisconsin State Certified Nursing Assistant
  • BLS Certified
  • Studied abroad in Malawi with UWM College of Nursing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Customer Service Associate

Kwik Trip
02.2022 - Current

Caregiver

Home Care Assistance - HCA
07.2020 - 06.2021

Caregiver

GT Independence Home Health
05.2020 - 06.2021

Personal Caregiver

Derek Zike
05.2020 - 05.2021

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
KATE RIEMER