Kerstin Purucker

Delivered patient care in General Medical/Surgical-Cardio/Pulmonary Unit under supervision of registered nurses and physicians, ensuring adherence to care protocols.

Monitored and reported significant changes in patient's condition to registered nurse or physician, facilitating timely medical interventions.

Conducted physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation, while monitoring fluid intake, output levels, glucose levels, and other medical test results to inform care decisions.

Case managing work-related injuries that may occur on the job site including first aid and emergency care to all employees. Evaluating and documenting the effectiveness adhering to OSHA standards and regulations. Assisting the HSE team and organizing health/safety within the job site. Providing patients education related to health and safety. Perform client services related to Occupational Health and Safety protocols within my scope of practice while maintaining proper HIPPA compliance. Function effectively as a part of a cohesive team with the client while independently working with minimal supervision. Working in a fast-paced and interruption prone environment. Maintaining onsite clinic office supplies, medical supplies and QC checks on medical equipment. Perform on-site pre-employment drug testing and breath alcohol testing. Effectively promoting superior levels of care to all employees and complying with data confidentiality and corporate regulations. Full knowledge of the categorized injuries such as: Recordable injury, Personal injury, Non-Occupational and Occupational injuries.

Triaging obstetric patients while adhering to proper protocols and guidelines per Maternal Fetal Triage Index (MFTI). Assisting Physicians in both scheduled, unscheduled and emergent cesarean section procedures in the Operating Room, these duties included: Scrub, first assist, and circulator, restocking of surgical supplies and ensuring proper functioning of surgical equipment. Acknowledgement of emergency, early labor, fetal distress and pre-eclampsia. Providing new mothers with breastfeeding education, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote transitioning to mother-hood. Equipped patients with education and knowledge needed for a speedy/sustained recovery. Proven expertise in IV Therapy and duties within my scope of practice in the Emergency Department.

Team nursing on a fast-paced Medical/Surgical Unit and Surgery/Post-Op Unit within scope of practice. Administered medications via IM, IV and orally while monitoring patient responses accurately. Provided patient care under supervision of registered nurses and physicians. Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.

• Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders and established protocols.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
• Assisted in patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.