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KIMBERLY L. SAUK

Cottage Grove

Summary

I am a self-motivated, dedicated, and compassionate Nurse of 28 years. I have been a RN for 11 years and a Licensed Practical Nurse of 17 years. I am passionate and committed to individuals mental, emotional, and physical health, safety and care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

UW Health
07.2022 - Current
  • Utilizes evidence and science to guide practice
  • Reflect understanding and strive to meet UW Health’s Ambulatory Care Standards
  • Demonstrate competence within a continuum of professional development from advanced beginner to expert practitioner
  • Work independently within their scope of practice to achieve clinical outcomes
  • Maintain a level of professional development through continuing education, quality improvement initiatives and sharing of knowledge
  • Leadership through collaborative partnerships in accordance with UW Health Nursing Professional Practice Model.
  • Assist with the management of patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care, behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness
  • Assist with the coordination of care across the continuum (e.g. inpatient, outpatient, home, skilled nursing facility, schools).
  • Assist with management of urgent and emergent patient care situations
  • Provide patient education
  • Telephone, My Chart and in-person triage (for symptom management)
  • Review and manage communications from internal and external “customers”
  • Assesses and systemically collects any data related to patient health status and works in collaboration with the care team to develop the plan of care
  • As part of the UW Health Nursing Professional Practice Model, the RN-Ambulatory identifies learning needs of the patient and families. The RN-Ambulatory educates by adapting to patient and family learning style utilizing the teach-back method
  • Assist or perform procedures (e.g. ECGs, dressing changes, subcutaneous or intra-muscular injections, etc.)

REGISTERED NURSE, DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS

Cedarhurst Senior Living
11.2021 - Current
  • Continue to maintain COVID-19 policy and procedures.
  • Ability to oversee the delivery of quality care and services to our residents in compliance with regulations pertaining to care plans and resident assessments.
  • Maintains schedule for 15-20 care staff bi-weekly.
  • File and chart health records, including medication orders, incidents, and other pertinent record data.
  • Assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day to day functions of the nursing dept. in accordance with current state and federal regulations.
  • Serves as the facility manager in the absence of and in conjunction with the Executive Director.
  • Develop and implement nursing service objectives, policies, and procedures in coordination with organizational goals and objectives, in accordance with federal and state regulations.
  • Maintain an inventory of supplies and order bi-weekly to adequately meet resident needs.
  • Strive to maintain safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
  • Screen for communicable diseases per company policy and maintain all resident immunization records.
  • Provides emotional support to residents, family members, and staff.
  • Provide nursing coverage and assistance when needed.
  • Assess residents and potential residents for appropriate levels of care.
  • Demonstrates leadership abilities, cooperation and teamwork; promotes a positive work environment.
  • Provide basic emergency care for illness or injury to residents.
  • Lead staff trainings on various diagnoses that affect clientele safety and well being.
  • Manage and coordinate the work of all nursing and care staff, communicating pertinent resident health and safety information.

REGISTERED NURSE, DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT CARE

Five Star Senior Living
07.2020 - 11.2021

REGISTERED NURSE, DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Integrity Residential Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Notify MCO, PCP, family member/guardian of non-emergency and emergency situations as needed.
  • Demonstrates ability to treat resident and patient information as confidential.
  • Help to implement and maintain all COVID-19 policy and procedures.
  • Maintain an inventory of supplies and order bi-weekly to maintain adequate inventory for community.
  • Maintain schedule for 15-20 care staff bi-weekly.
  • Provide guidance to and collaborate with a team of care staff.
  • Ensures that each of the residents receive the nursing care and medications that are prescribed by the individual physicians and will help coordinate and organize the nursing services provided.
  • Provide basic emergency care for illness or injury to residents.
  • Serves as the facility manager in the absence of and in conjunction with the Executive Director.
  • Maintain records regarding immunizations.
  • Screen for communicable diseases per company policy.
  • Assists in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department in accordance with current state and federal regulations.
  • Lead staff trainings on health services topics.
  • Observe, assess and document resident's conditions and communicates appropriately with the resident, family, physician and interdisciplinary team.
  • Performs nursing procedures and treatments according to the plan of care.
  • Ensures an environment of positive working relationships within the resident care team and throughout the Community.
  • Participates in personal professional growth and development.
  • Provides emotional support to residents, family members and staff.
  • Demonstrates leadership abilities, cooperation and teamwork; promotes a positive work environment.
  • Demonstrates ability to treat resident and patient information as confidential.
  • Consumer/patient advocate for all diagnosis's/disabilities.
  • Proficient in DHS Chapters 51 & 55.
  • Implemented policy and procedures per DHS standards within the company.
  • Traveled throughout WI to complete assessments for potential new consumers.
  • Safe Medication Management & OSHA training for all employees.
  • Facilitated discharges from facilities (ex: institutions, jail, hospitalizations).
  • Administered injections per physician's orders.

REGISTERED NURSE, RN CASE MANAGER

Care Wisconsin
04.2018 - 01.2019

CIP/COP RN CASE MANAGER

Community Living Alliance
10.2014 - 03.2018
  • Collaborated with the Interdisciplinary team for consumers health and safety.
  • Administered nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the consumer's care plan in coordination with the MCO's (managed care organizations), physicians, guardians, or psychiatrists.
  • Lead and directed in providing nursing consultation and served as a resource to staff regarding nursing practices per DHS.
  • Established and promoted a climate for excellence in nursing practice and ongoing professional development of practitioners.
  • Administered the Long Term Care Functional Screen (LTCFS 2018) Recertified 2018 for ongoing eligibility and supportive assessment needs.
  • Coordinated community based care and services along with necessary medical equipment and medical supplies to improve client outcomes related to health, safety, and overall well being, determined to provide the best possible care for each client.
  • Provided nursing assessments and consultations, client health education/prevention, creating and implementing personalized care plans with the objective of risk reduction.
  • Provided adults with physical disabilities/elderly health management by home visits, scheduling and accompanying clients to medical appointments, evaluated medications for adherence and medication management, along with communicating and following up with their primary medical staff and other external health care providers.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Administered the Long Term Care Functional Screen (LTCFS 20142017, Recertified 2018) for ongoing eligibility and supportive assessment needs.
  • Coordinated community based care and services along with necessary medical equipment and medical supplies to improve client outcomes related to health, safety, and overall well being, determined to provide the best possible care for each client.
  • Provided nursing assessments and consultations, client health education/prevention, creating and implementing personalized care plans with the objective of risk reduction.
  • Provided adults with physical disabilities/elderly health management by home visits, scheduling and accompanying clients to medical appointments, evaluated medications for adherence and medication management, along with communicating and following up with their primary medical staff and other external health care providers.
  • Trained co-workers and client caregivers in various health conditions such as Heart Failure, Alzheimer's, COPD, and Mental Illnesses.

Education

Registered Nurse -

MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Fort Atkinson, WI
05.2014

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Madison, WI
07.1997

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Multitasking
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Team Building
  • Self-Motivated
  • Detail Oriented
  • Organization
  • Skilled Trainer
  • Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge in Child Development

Certification

Registered Nurse, 218283

Personal Information

  • Title: Registered Nurse, Director of Wellness
  • ID Type: Registered Nurse License
  • ID Number: 218283

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UW Health
07.2022 - Current

REGISTERED NURSE, DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS

Cedarhurst Senior Living
11.2021 - Current

REGISTERED NURSE, DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT CARE

Five Star Senior Living
07.2020 - 11.2021

REGISTERED NURSE, DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Integrity Residential Services
01.2019 - 01.2020

REGISTERED NURSE, RN CASE MANAGER

Care Wisconsin
04.2018 - 01.2019

CIP/COP RN CASE MANAGER

Community Living Alliance
10.2014 - 03.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Registered Nurse -

MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

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