Lara Ginter, MSN, APNP, FNP-C
Friendship,WI
Summary
A compassionate newly graduated Nurse Practitioner with a educational background in family practice with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment as a Registered Nurse. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Gundersen Moundview Hospital And Clinics
01.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
School Nurse
Adams-Friendship Area School District
07.2017 - 01.2022
- Serve as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts
- Oversee health services and education for school district with an average of 1500 students
- Perform health screening for students by conducting vision screenings
- Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Document patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to pertinent staff members
- Develop care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries
- Document patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
- Assess patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Develop and review 504 plans
- Assist with evaluating and carrying out IEP duties as a school nurse to cover students needs while at school
- Complete monthly Medicaid charges
- Instructor for HeartSaver CPR and First Aid for staff and district coaches
- Assist with health class presentations and education as needed
- Developed and revised COVID-19 policies and protocols in response to COVID-19 pandemic and reopening schools
- Collaborated with local health department in relation to COVID-19 activity in the community and its impact on the school district
- Contact tracing for infectious disease (ie. COVID-19, pertussis, varicella outbreaks)
- Consulted administrative team with best practices in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic to keep the schools open while still maintaining the health and safety of all staff and students
- Educated and updated staff, students, and families regarding COVID-19
Registered Nurse- Birthing Center
Divine Savior Healthcare
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Assists and cares for women throughout all stages of labor
- Effectively interprets fetal heart monitors
- Educates patients throughout hospital stay
- Assists physicians with procedures
- Accurately documents all elements of nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Completes tasks to prepare infant for discharge and completes teaching with parents
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor
- Reputable resource with strong skills set
- Recognized by staff and patients for excellence in care provided
Supervisor/Charge Nurse
Divine Savior Healthcare
10.2013 - 06.2017
- Directs staff
- Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
- Schedules and assigns nurses and staff appropriately
- Addresses and answers questions and concerns from patients and family
- Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods
- Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
Registered Nurse- Birthing Center
Riverview Hospital
12 2012 - 3 2015
- Assists and cares for women throughout all stages of labor
- Effectively interprets fetal heart monitors
- Educates patients throughout hospital stay
- Assists physicians with procedures
- Accurately documents all elements of nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Completes tasks to prepare infant for discharge and completes teaching with parents
- Reputable resource with strong skillset
- Recognized by staff and patients for excellence in care provided
Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical/ICU
Divine Savior Healthcare
1 2008 - 3 2015
- Reputable resource
- Completes nursing process for patients: assessment, implement interventions and evaluate patient status
- Manages and directs nursing care activities
- Collaborates with ancillary departments for optimal patient care
- Implements and evaluates care plans specific to patient needs
- Telemetry certified
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2018
Associates in Nursing -
Mid-State Technical College
2007
Practical Nursing -
Mid-State Technical College
2006
Skills
- Health Education
- Active Listener
- Highly Organized
- Leader
- Public Health and Safety
- Effective Communicator
- Self-starter
- Student Care Planning
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Health Screening
- Preventative Health
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Case Management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- HeartSaver CPR and First Aid Instructor
- Registered Nurse in Wisconsin, License number 161609 - 30, 2008
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- NP Procedures and Skills 101 & Suturing Essentials, June 2021
Accomplishments
- Taught three classes per semester: including the initiation of the evidenced-based Teen Outreach Program (TOP) to our 6th-grade class with the local HealthFirst clinic.
- Documentation - Documented patient information obtained from intake health forms.
- Collaboration - Collaborated with physicians to plan and implement patient care.
- Implement- Worked with local Health and Human Services to bring annual Influenza clinics into the Adams-Friendship School District.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Training - Certify staff and local community members in First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with an American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Saver instructor certification.
- Revamped curriculum and syllabus for Human Growth and Development 4K-12.
Affiliations
- Member, National Association of School Nurses, 2017 to Current
- Member, Wisconsin Association of School Nurses, 2017 to Current
- Member, The American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2020 to Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Gundersen Moundview Hospital And Clinics
01.2022 - Current
School Nurse
Adams-Friendship Area School District
07.2017 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse- Birthing Center
Divine Savior Healthcare
03.2015 - 06.2017
Supervisor/Charge Nurse
Divine Savior Healthcare
10.2013 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse- Birthing Center
Riverview Hospital
12 2012 - 3 2015
Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical/ICU
Divine Savior Healthcare
1 2008 - 3 2015
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associates in Nursing -
Mid-State Technical College
Practical Nursing -
Mid-State Technical College
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- HeartSaver CPR and First Aid Instructor
- Registered Nurse in Wisconsin, License number 161609 - 30, 2008
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- NP Procedures and Skills 101 & Suturing Essentials, June 2021
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