MARIE KURSCHNER
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Care Registered Nurse
UW Health - Advanced Pelvic Surgery Clinic
10.2016 - Current
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists and other healthcare professionals.
- Perform nursing assessments, procedures, triage, counseling and teaching to patients
- Proficient with EPIC's electronic medical records system
- Administers prescribed medications, injections and treatments by protocol and procedure standards and ensures proper documentation in the medical record
- Involved with quality improvement projects to better patient outcomes, and improve clinical flow and provider satisfaction
- Serves as a resource person for staff members and new employees and provides nursing support and teaching to staff when appropriate
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Watertown Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Offered relaxation techniques and support during labor and delivery
- Monitored fetal heart rate for abnormalities
- Performed sterile cervical exams to determine dilation
- Collaboration with other medical professionals to ensure efficient care
- Managed patient care during triage visits, cesarean deliveries, and gynecological surgeries
- Responsible for implementing standards of practices, systems, department policies, and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake, UT08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah08.2023
Associate - Nursing
Madison College
Watertown, Wisconsin12.2013
Skills
- Organizational and critical thinking skills
- Attention to detail
- Time and stress management skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Urodynamic Procedure Testing - 7 years
- Precepting
- Medical assessment
- Vaccine administration
- Emotional Intelligence
- Nursing staff leadership
Timeline
Specialty Care Registered Nurse
UW Health - Advanced Pelvic Surgery Clinic
10.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Watertown Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate - Nursing
Madison College
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