LORETTA WANGLER
Penn,ND
Summary
A reliable and ethical healthcare provider with the ability to facilitate groups and educational in-services, and to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members within a collaborative work environment alongside physicians, and other medical professionals/care team members. Nurse Coach Collective Skills and skills in Team building, Motivation, Patient Assessment, Leadership, Patient/Patient Family Education, patient advocacy, Quality and Continuity of Care, Legal Nursing knowledge, EMR experience with EPIC, Cerner, Health Land, and McKesson. Certifications in BLS, TNCC, CDC Infection control. Developed strong leadership and nursing skills. Provider of skills and service training for staff in accordance with regulating guidelines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Preventionist and Quality Assurance
Eventide Heartland Care Center
DEVILS LAKE, AND , ND
2020.09 - Current
- Kept teams operating in accordance with latest epidemiological research and sound care practices during Pandemic
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Developed and improved infection control procedures.
- Maintained records of procedures, infections and outcomes.
- Performed preventative measures and maintained firm safety levels to avoid spread of infection and disease.
- Educated healthcare workers, patients and public about infectious and communicable diseases, including disease transmission and prevention.
Program Director Hyperbaric Medicinetreat
Healogics
Jacksonville , FL
2018.10 - 2019.08
- Monitored and improved key performance indicators
- Developed relationships with medical hospitals and providers across North Dakota for non-healing wounds.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
Ortho Neuro RN-Travel
ALTRU HOSPITAL
, ND
2018.04 - 2018.12
- Registered Nurse responsibilities to Orthopedic and Neurologic surgical Patients
REGISTERED NURSEa
HEART OF AMERICA MEDICAL CENTER
Rugby , ND
2014.02 - 2018.12
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Registered Nurse Patient Care Coordinator duties in Acute Care and Emergency Room
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing symptom reoccurrence.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Acute Care RN and Emergency Room
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-Travel
PLENTYWOOD , MT
2017.09 - 2018.03
- Nursing responsibilities for Acute Care and Emergency Room Patients
- Updated patient charts using Cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
St Alexus Medical Center- Travel
Triage Staffing Inc.
Bismarck , ND
2015.09 - 2017.09
- Nursing responsibilities and care for neurology surgical patients
- Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
REGISTERED NURSE
TOWNER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
CANDO , ND
2013.09 - 2016.01
- Delivered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Utilized portable diagnostic assessment equipment.
- Recorded vital signs, monitored changes, and communicated to physicians immediately.
- Served as charge nurse ER and Acute Care
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus, and problem-solving in real-time.
- Coordinated nursing care for patients and patient and family education.
CLINICAL NURSE SUPERVISOR
METROPLEX HEALTH SYSTEM CENTER FOR WOUND AND HYPERBARIC MEDICINE
KILLEEN , TX
2012.06 - 2013.09
- Oversaw training, staffing, and education of all nurses and staff.
- Oversaw operations, including admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes, and discharge instructions; advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment, and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge, and delivery of care.
- Supported patient self-advocacy within family relationships and during treatment plans.
- Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal, and medical guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
DEVILS LAKE , ND
2009.11 - 2012.06
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Created customized care plans, working with staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 62-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to employees across departments.
Education
Transformative Nurse Coach -
09.2020
Masters of Nursing Science -
05.2020
- Graduated with 3.89 GPA
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
08.2018
Certification - Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
01.2008
Advanced Degree Nurse - Nursing Science
05.2006
Skills
- Nursing/Coaching
- Infection Control Practices
- Public Health Procedures/CDC Policies
- Treatment Planning
- Nursing staff leadership
- HIPAA education
- High level of autonomy
- Staff supervision
- Quality and Infection control standards
Additional Information
- North Dakota Compact License Registered Nurse- eNLC
- I aspire to work on creating online education adjuncts to learning material for nursing students for improved nursing care, assessment and management, nurse coaching, and holistic nursing. I aim to ultimately finish a Doctorate degree. 2
Timeline
Infection Preventionist and Quality Assurance - Eventide Heartland Care Center
2020.09 - Current
Program Director Hyperbaric Medicinetreat - Healogics
2018.10 - 2019.08
Ortho Neuro RN-Travel - ALTRU HOSPITAL
2018.04 - 2018.12
Acute Care RN and Emergency Room - SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-Travel
2017.09 - 2018.03
St Alexus Medical Center- Travel - Triage Staffing Inc.
2015.09 - 2017.09
REGISTERED NURSEa - HEART OF AMERICA MEDICAL CENTER
2014.02 - 2018.12
REGISTERED NURSE - TOWNER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
2013.09 - 2016.01
CLINICAL NURSE SUPERVISOR - METROPLEX HEALTH SYSTEM CENTER FOR WOUND AND HYPERBARIC MEDICINE
2012.06 - 2013.09
DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES - EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
2009.11 - 2012.06
Nurse Coach Collective - Transformative Nurse Coach,
Colorado Technical University - Masters of Nursing Science,
University Of Texas Arlington - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Vickie Milazzo Institute - Certification, Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
Lake Region State College - Advanced Degree Nurse, Nursing Science
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