Mikayla Fechter
Fredonia,WI
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 4 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in inpatient (ICU) and outpatient units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apheresis RN
Versiti
Milwaukee , WI
11.2022 - Current
- Performed apheresis procedures such as therapeutic plasma exchange, red blood cell exchange, and photopheresis.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Transplant ICU RN
Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee , WI
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Performed daily assessments of all ICU patients, evaluated patient's response to treatments and developed individualized plans of care.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, laboratory values, physical assessments, cardiac rhythms and medication administration.
- Provided direct patient care within scope of practice and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for the ICU staff and patients by ensuring that all safety protocols were followed consistently.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, including intubations, central line insertions and chest tube placements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care services across the continuum.
- Acted as an advocate for patient rights while providing support, education and resources to families and caregivers regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives such as falls prevention, infection control, restraint reduction, pain management and discharge planning.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive nursing care plans based on the assessment of each patient's needs.
- Instructed new nurses on proper techniques when caring for critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
- Documented accurate information about medications administered, treatments provided and other pertinent data in the electronic medical record system.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by delegating duties appropriately among staff members.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations quickly and effectively.
RN, ICU
Aurora Medical Center Grafton
Grafton, WI
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Performed daily rounds to assess patient condition and provide education to families regarding treatments and prognoses.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, including intravenous fluids or antibiotics.
- Evaluated laboratory results to determine patient response to therapy or medication changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient progress in electronic medical records system.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when making clinical decisions related to patient care.
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives within the ICU department.
- Served as a preceptor for new RN staff members by providing orientation on unit protocols and standards of practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI06-2019
Skills
- Basic Life Support certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Quality Improvement
- Medical assessment
- Emergency Response
- Infectious disease control
- Care Planning
- Critical Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Inpatient and outpatient care
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Apheresis RN
Versiti
11.2022 - Current
Transplant ICU RN
Froedtert Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2022
RN, ICU
Aurora Medical Center Grafton
06.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH
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