Kirsten Hoelzel
Fairborn,OH
Summary
Diligent, self-driven, patient-oriented Registered Nurse with nine years of diverse experience in direct patient care, collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams and streamlining department operations. Dedicated to promoting patient education and providing safe, patient-centered care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Procedure Unit/Perioperative Nurse
Dayton Children's Hospital
12.2020 - Current
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide safe, quality care for patients.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Expedited discharge planning by assessing patient needs, coordinating resources, and facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Hematology/Oncology Clinical Nurse
Dayton Children's Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Coordinated complex care plans, working closely with case managers, social workers, and financial counselors to optimize patient outcomes.
- Established rapport with diverse patient populations by demonstrating empathy and understanding during difficult periods of illness or treatment.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2019
- Provided specialized care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at reducing hospital acquired infections and improving patient safety practices.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Supported the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of critically ill pediatric patients by incorporating specialized nursing care techniques tailored to each child's unique situation.
- Served as a strong advocate for ICU patients and their families by addressing concerns, answering questions, and acting as an effective liaison between the medical team and loved ones.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
Dayton, OH12.2015
Skills
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Safety
- Care Coordination
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Teaching
- Patient and family advocacy
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- Ohio Licensed RN.423702
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification
- APHON Certified
Timeline
Pediatric Procedure Unit/Perioperative Nurse
Dayton Children's Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Hematology/Oncology Clinical Nurse
Dayton Children's Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2020
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
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