Mark Wittorp
Wilmington,North Carolina
Summary
Hardworking Dialysis Nurse assesses, plans, develops, implements and evaluates nursing programs, departments and clinical areas. Enthusiastic and driven with desire to provide high level of compassion in patient care to improve overall outcomes. Dedicated [Job Title] bringing [Number] years of experience and good multitasking and time management strengths. Adept at working on complicated concerns with diverse patients, addressing complaints and exceeding care targets. Reliable employee seeking [Job Title] position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Hemodialysis RN
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
07.2004 - 01.2022
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
- Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
- Met with patients to gather vitals, evaluate symptoms and assess conditions, ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted laboratory results.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Performed hemodialsis to patients as prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Craven Regional Medical Center
New Bern, NC
05.2002 - 05.2004
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
RN, PACU
Mission Viejo Hospital
Mission Viejo, CA
03.2000 - 05.2002
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
RN, Critical Care
Cape Fear Hospital
Wilmington, NC
03.1998 - 03.2000
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
RN, Critical Care
Saint Mary Hospital
Kankakee, IL
06.1994 - 02.1997
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kankakee College
Kankakee, IL03.1994
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- EMR Systems
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Examination
- Infection Control Protocols
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Timeline
Acute Hemodialysis RN
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
07.2004 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
Craven Regional Medical Center
05.2002 - 05.2004
RN, PACU
Mission Viejo Hospital
03.2000 - 05.2002
RN, Critical Care
Cape Fear Hospital
03.1998 - 03.2000
RN, Critical Care
Saint Mary Hospital
06.1994 - 02.1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kankakee College
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