Marlene Pielemeier

Manager of Preop, PACU, and Endoscopy.

Completion of monthly audits, daily schedules, and the six week schedule for night shift.

• Collaborated with radiology professionals and professionals in various medical fields to communicate on patient care
• Identified patient risk factors and adjusted procedures to minimize injury
• Applied workplace safety rules consistently to prevent immediate danger to patients and reduce exposure to radiation
• Cleaned and sterilized equipment and instrumentation between patients
• Organized supplies and restocked work areas for maximum efficiency
• Helped patients feel comfortable before, during and after procedures by employing calming techniques, answering questions and offering physical support
• Collected patient history data from electronic records and patient interviews to assess previous and current concerns
• Notified physicians whenever patient assessments revealed issues or problems

Twenty six week Registered Nurse assignment working in Emergency Department: Triage, Charge Nurse, and Staff Nurse.

• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
• Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process

I started at Deaconess working in the Neuro ICU from 2003 to 2110. I worked CVICU from 2110 to 2011, and went to the Emergency Department from 2011 to 2012.

While at Deaconess I acted as a Preceptor and Charge Nurse.

• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
• Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety
• Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed
• Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters