Lorelei Fritsche
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Nurse Extern
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in EPIC.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical and biometric information and provide physicians with data necessary to develop plans of care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
CNA
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
CNA
Presbyterian Homes And Services
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
CNA
Cedar Community
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Brookfield, WI04.2023
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Emergency Response
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Patient Advocacy
- Emergency Interventions
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Electronic Charting
- Family Advocacy
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
CNA
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
02.2020 - 10.2022
CNA
Presbyterian Homes And Services
02.2018 - 02.2020
CNA
Cedar Community
10.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
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