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Matthew Hammes

La Crosse,WI

Summary

Compassionate and skilled Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager at Mayo Clinic Health System, adept in home care management and advanced care planning. Successfully developed tailored nursing plans, enhancing patient comfort and dignity during end-of-life care. Recognized for effective pain assessment and patient education, ensuring high-quality support for patients and families.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Mayo Clinic Health System
07.2021 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
  • Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
  • Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic Health System
05.2011 - 07.2021
  • 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.
  • Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
  • Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
  • Served as the chair of the practice committee.

Cardiac Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic Health System
05.2007 - 07.2011
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Mentored new nursing staff in best practices for cardiac care, contributing to excellent teamwork and improved unit performance overall.
  • Delivered high-quality pre-and post-operative care to patients undergoing a variety of cardiovascular interventions.
  • Implemented advanced cardiac life support measures during medical emergencies, effectively managing critical situations to save lives.

Education

Nursing

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI
05-2007

Skills

  • Home care management
  • Advanced care planning
  • Compassionate care
  • Pain assessment
  • Patient education
  • Clinical documentation

Accomplishments

I was featured in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for Wisconsin Nurse of the year in 2024.


I won the Daisy award through Mayo Hospice and was also nominated 3 times.


I feel like I always have a real life in the moment connection with my patients and their families. I have been told that my nursing is not only professional but truly sincere. I really feel like I found my nursing passion in hospice care.

Timeline

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Mayo Clinic Health System
07.2021 - Current

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic Health System
05.2011 - 07.2021

Cardiac Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic Health System
05.2007 - 07.2011

Nursing

Viterbo University

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