NATALIE LEPISTO
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Qualified Charge Nurse that offers extensive and positive experience in leadership roles. Expert in diverse aspects of patient care with success in overseeing shift activities. Proven clinical skills and sound judgment. Dedicated professional in providing exceptional care to patients within high-volume settings. Demonstrates professional development and clinical skills utilizing nursing process to assess, implement and evaluate patient care in collaborative, shared leadership environment
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Borgess Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2023 - Current
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Nurse Intern
Ascension Borgess Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Performed physical assessments in alignment with individual treatment plans.
- Communicated and interacted with patients to determine need for assistance or emotional and physical support.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to devise treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Friendship Village Senior Living Community
Kalamazoo, MI
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Cared for residents in long-term care facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo12.2022
High School Diploma -
Lake Linden Hubbell High School
05.2017
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Student Precepting
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Leadership
- Clinical Leadership
- Staff Education
- Staff education and training
Certification
BLS- Basic Life Support
Chemotherapy Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Borgess Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Nurse Intern
Ascension Borgess Hospital
12.2021 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Friendship Village Senior Living Community
05.2019 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Lake Linden Hubbell High School
BLS- Basic Life Support
Chemotherapy Certified
Similar Profiles
Airica SibleyAirica Sibley
Registered Medical Assistant at Ascension Borgess Hospital Borgess Heart InstituteRegistered Medical Assistant at Ascension Borgess Hospital Borgess Heart Institute
Austin PovlockAustin Povlock
Certified Sterile Processing Technician at Ascension Borgess HospitalCertified Sterile Processing Technician at Ascension Borgess Hospital
Tammy FennTammy Fenn
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit at Ascension Borgess HospitalRegistered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit at Ascension Borgess Hospital