Michelle Gruenstern
Kaukauna,WI
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Orthopedic and Sports Institute and Appleton Medical Center, excelling in circulating and surgical assisting. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care while maintaining high infection control standards. Skilled in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and adept at fostering teamwork in high-pressure surgical environments.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Orthopedic and Sports Institute
09.2014 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Was in charge of getting the OR prepared for surgery, charting procedure, mixing up medications, scrubbing/assisting the surgery, assisting with intubation, positioning the patient, prepping, transferring to and from the OR, communicating from prep and PACU for procedure
- Experience in suturing, retracting, suctioning, anticipating needs of the surgeon
Surgical Assistant
Fox Valley Surgical Associates
08.2004 - 05.2020
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Suturing multiple levels of the patient and applying dressings prior to transferring to PACU
- Comfortable in vascular, bowel, orthopedic, hand, general, and open heart procedures
- Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and promptly delivering instruments.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
Registered Nurse
Appleton Medical Center
06.2009 - 09.2014
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Surgical Technologist
Appleton Medical Center
09.2002 - 06.2009
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Was able to scrub in vascular, general, bowel, hand, orthopedic, and open heart surgeries
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI05-2009
Certificate - Surgical Technologist
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI05-2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Orthopedic and Sports Institute
09.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Appleton Medical Center
06.2009 - 09.2014
Surgical Assistant
Fox Valley Surgical Associates
08.2004 - 05.2020
Surgical Technologist
Appleton Medical Center
09.2002 - 06.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College
Certificate - Surgical Technologist
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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