Kim Lettau
Little Chute,WI
Summary
Patient-focused Registered Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, care coordination and nurse leadership. Offering expertise with orthopedic and long term care specialties. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Orthopedic and Sports Institute of the Fox Valley
12.2023 - Current
- Manage patients recovering from surgical procedures.
- Closely monitor vital signs and administer medications postsurgery.
- Reduce recovery times through effective pain management and collaboration with the surgical team.
- Educate patients and family members on patient discharge instructions.
- Perform H&P reviews and chart abstractions for upcoming surgical patients.
- Proficient in HST and Epic charting platforms.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Director of Nursing
Recovery Inn, Eduro Healthcare
09.2017 - 12.2023
- Managed daily operations of a 12-bed orthopedic rehabilitation facility.
- Performed the role of Infection Preventionist.
- Ensured compliance with all policy and procedures.
- Reviewed and managed patient referrals for admission.
- Recruiting, training and onboarding of new nursing staff.
- Supervised and provided direction and leadership to all nursing staff.
- Completed MDS assessments per CMS guidelines for all patients.
- Developed discharge plans, working with patients and families to assess and meet individual patient needs.
Lead RN/MDS Coordinator
Recovery Inn, Eduro Healthcare
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Performed the role as preceptor to train new hires.
- Organized and completed 3-5 post-surgical admissions daily.
- Collaborated with attached surgery center for efficiency of admissions and discharges.
- Completed MDS assessments per CMS guidelines for all patients.
- Reviewed charting, assessments and care plans for all patients.
- Assisted floor nurse with medication and treatment administration.
Registered Nurse
Recovery Inn, Eduro Healthcare
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Planned and provided nursing care to patients recovering from joint replacement or repair surgery.
- Collaborated daily with therapy services regarding patient care.
- Administered medication and treatments, including IV therapy, oral and IV pain medication, incision and wound care.
- Accurately transcribed orders and admissions.
- Provided patient education for optimal healing.
- Interacted daily with physicians to determine appropriate patient care.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
ManorCare Health Services
10.2010 - 06.2015
- Planned and provided nursing care for short-term post-acute and long-term residents.
- Performed the role as preceptor to train new employees.
- Supervised CNA staff, delegated tasks, prepared and delivered CNA performance reviews.
- Effectively processed and organized admissions and discharges.
- Interim Assistant Director of Nursing March-July 2014.
Interim Assistant Director of Nursing
ManorCare Health Services
03.2014 - 07.2014
- Assisted the DON with the management of the nursing department
- Collaborated daily with the interdisciplinary team to evaluate, develop and implement resident goals and treatments
- Managed clinical operations and delegated appropriate tasks
- Assisted Wound RN with weekly wound rounds
- Responsible for reviewing nursing notes, creating and maintaining resident care plans
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI12.2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Discharge planning
- Patient education
- Admission coordination
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Quality improvement
- Clinical documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Nursing Protocols
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Wisconsin Registered Nurse License 171774-30 - February 2010
- BLS Certification - Expires January 2027
- ACLS Certification- Expires January 2027
- PALS Certification- Expires January 2027
- CDC Infection Prevention Training - April 2020
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Orthopedic and Sports Institute of the Fox Valley
12.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
Recovery Inn, Eduro Healthcare
09.2017 - 12.2023
Lead RN/MDS Coordinator
Recovery Inn, Eduro Healthcare
05.2016 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
Recovery Inn, Eduro Healthcare
06.2015 - 05.2016
Interim Assistant Director of Nursing
ManorCare Health Services
03.2014 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse Supervisor
ManorCare Health Services
10.2010 - 06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College
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