Mary Bortscheller
Naperville,IL
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 30 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care to all ages of patient populations. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse Pre and Post Surgical
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
09.2001 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bradley University
Peoria, IL05.1993
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Patient and Family Education
- Pediatric through Adult nursing care
- Pediatric and Adult Advanced Cardiac life support
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
Staff Nurse Pre and Post Surgical
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
09.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bradley University