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Laura Reetz

Fond du Lac,WI

Summary

Seasoned Registered Nurse with a robust background in medical imaging and educational roles, notably at SSM Fond du Lac. Expert in patient care and medical procedure assistance, including IV management and gastroenteral nutrition education. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and patient assessment skills, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with healthcare standards.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Medical Imaging

SSM Fond du Lac
Fond Du Lac, WI
03.2008 - 05.2012
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.

Registered Nurse Educational Department

SSM Agnesian
Fond Du Lac, WI
02.2002 - 04.2008
  • Create and evaluate programs to meet hospital standards and guidelines.
  • Teach classroom and individual courses through lectures and discussions as they relate to best practices.
  • Oversee training of new graduate Nursing hires to prepare them for clinical work.
  • Stay up-to-date on the newest hospital equipment and policies.
  • Responsible for training all appropriate staff on new equipment and related compliance.
  • Certified instructor in First Aid, BLS, ACLS, and PALS for all staff.

Registered Nurse GI Lab

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
Fond Du Lac, WI
08.2000 - 02.2002
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Administered moderate sedation through nursing guidelines.
  • Maintained BLS and ACLS as per the job description and policy.
  • Recovered moderate sedation patients and updated the physician on changes in condition as needed.
  • Assisted physician during Upper GI scopes, lower scopes, admission and discharge per procedure.

Registered Nurse Cardiac/Medical

St. Vincent's Hospital
Green Bay, WI
07.1997 - 07.2000
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs using electrocardiograms in telemetry labs.
  • Evaluated responses to treatments and interventions related to cardiovascular health issues.
  • Educated patients and families about lifestyle modifications to manage their condition.
  • Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Acted in a Charge Nurse capacity as ordered by Department Head during scheduled rotation.
  • Was responsible to read telemetry for all 8 floors in house during Charge Nurse shifts.

CNA Float Pool

Bellin Health
Green Bay, WI
06.1996 - 02.1997
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests quickly.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bellin School of Nursing
Green Bay, WI
05-1997

Skills

  • Medical assessment
  • Chart updating
  • Vaccine administration
  • IV management
  • Procedure preparations
  • Patient care
  • Gastroenteral nutrition education
  • Sterilization techniques mastery
  • Experience in several Nursing procedures including IV's, catheter insertions on children and adults, assisting physicians with biopsies and GI procedures, suctioning, wound care, sterile technique and more

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse Medical Imaging

SSM Fond du Lac
03.2008 - 05.2012

Registered Nurse Educational Department

SSM Agnesian
02.2002 - 04.2008

Registered Nurse GI Lab

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
08.2000 - 02.2002

Registered Nurse Cardiac/Medical

St. Vincent's Hospital
07.1997 - 07.2000

CNA Float Pool

Bellin Health
06.1996 - 02.1997

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bellin School of Nursing

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