Kathleen Ripka

• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
• Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
• Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Worked with Rice County Human services. Helped people in Rice County to fill out applications and turn in verifications to the county.

• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Delivered updates in patient status to Rn, and doctor, recording all changes in medical records.
• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Thearp to keep team informed of changing conditions.
• Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
• Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
• Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Mitigated hazard potential from patients with communicable diseases.
• Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
• Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
• Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
• Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team.
• Decreased patient re-hospitalization and boosted recovery rates by coordinating with specialists, physicians and at-home caregivers.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
• Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.

• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
• Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of pediatric patients in challenging environment
• Recorded details regarding all therapies, including [Type] and [Type] to keep patient charts updated
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
• Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
• Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments

• Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes
• Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments
• Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions
• Ordered labs and took vital information for testing
• Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities
• Maintained patient records and ensured patient privacy and clinical compliance
• Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
• Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards
• Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients
• Communicated goals, plans and progress to parents or guardians
• Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety
• Confirmed accurate completion of forms and reports for admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident
• Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
• Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect
• Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
• Facilitated timely check-in by greeting visitors and establishing purpose of visits
• Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines
• Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures