Kathleen LaPierre
Porterfield,WI
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Aurora Medical Center Bay Area
Marinette , WI
06.1992 - Current
- Assessed patient's condition and prepared them for the intervention by explaining the procedure and answering any questions they may have had.
- Participated in performance improvement activities related to interventional radiology services.
- Initiated emergency interventions when needed during a procedure or post-procedure recovery period.
- Ordered supplies necessary for interventional radiology procedures while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, diagnostic test results, and medications administered in the electronic medical records system.
- Provided patient care before, during and after the procedure including monitoring vital signs.
- Assisted with development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures related to interventional radiology services.
- Assisted physicians in performing interventional radiology procedures such as biopsies, drainages and embolizations.
- Evaluated new technologies related to radiology nursing practice and incorporated those into daily workflow when appropriate.
- Consulted with referring physicians regarding appropriateness of requested studies according to established protocols.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Bay Area Medical Center
Marinette, WI
10.2011 - 06.2019
- Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters, and pacemaker installations.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, procedures, and examinations.
- Actively participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Bay Area Medical Center
Marinette, WI
07.1998 - 06.2019
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Bay Area Medical Center
Marinette, WI
06.1992 - 07.1998
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI05-1992
Skills
- Quality improvements
- Physician Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Interventional radiology procedures
- Collaborative Teamwork
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- AMB-BC
- CRN
Accomplishments
- SHINING STAR EMPLOYEE
- LIVING VALUES EVERYDAY EMPLOYEE
- WISCONSIN HEALTH CARE EMPLOYEE PRIDE PROGRAM AWARD
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Bay Area Medical Center
10.2011 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Bay Area Medical Center
07.1998 - 06.2019
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Aurora Medical Center Bay Area
06.1992 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Bay Area Medical Center
06.1992 - 07.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Michigan University
- BLS
- ACLS
- AMB-BC
- CRN
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