Kathleen Wolthuis

• Coordinated data collection and management for Bronson Heart Failure Clinic.
• Participated in committee meetings to strategize initiatives reducing heart failure readmissions.
• Educated patients on health management and preventive care practices.
• Engaged in community outreach programs promoting health awareness initiatives.
• Reviewed lab results and imaging studies for accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.
• Prescribed medications aligned with patient needs and clinical standards of care.
• Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications enhancing overall health.
• Managed end-stage heart failure patients, addressing various comorbidities.

• Provided support for family members during times of crisis or illness.
• Performed physical examinations and preventive health measures within established guidelines.
• Facilitated communication between patients and families and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
• Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
• Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
• Assisted in the management of chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and obesity.
• Palliative care is provided, as well as end-of-life care, for patients with a variety of complex medical conditions.

Delivered skilled nursing to patients recovering from cardiothoracic, abdominal, urological, vascular, and gynecological surgeries.

Managed complex surgical wounds and drains to ensure optimal healing outcomes.

Maintained ACLS and BLS certifications while proficiently interpreting EKG and rhythm strips.

Monitored and assessed patients before and after cardiac catheterization, including sheath removal.

Served as preceptor, relief charge nurse, and contributed to resource material development for new staff.

Tracked and interpreted EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry signals to update team on patient stability.

• Created medication reconciliations for providers in the ED for patients being admitted to the hospital.
• Established excellent time management skills to care for 4-6 patients at a time as an extern, and 8-16 as a PCA.