Nicole Rauh
Aya Healthcare
Rothschild,WI
9
years of professional experience
Adaptable and dependable Registered Nurse with a versatile background in ICU, stepdown, and travel nursing. Known for strong assessments, medication administration, and rapid intervention during clinical changes. Ready to support safe, efficient care and smooth patient transitions.
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
4 Years 4 Months- Delivered direct patient care across diverse clinical settings, adapting quickly to facility-specific workflows and standards.
- Assessed patient conditions, prioritized care needs, and responded promptly to changes in clinical status.
- Administered medications and treatments accurately while maintaining compliance with safety and infection-control protocols.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and patient responses thoroughly in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff to coordinate cohesive, individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical trends to support timely intervention and improved patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on care instructions, discharge needs, and treatment adherence.
- Adapted seamlessly to new units, patient populations, and floating assignments while maintaining consistent care quality.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
Registered Nurse
5 Years 7 Months- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
2 Years 1 Month- Monitored telemetry rhythms and responded quickly to cardiac status changes on stepdown unit.
- Assessed post-operative cardiac patients, prioritizing interventions and escalating concerns to providers.
- Administered cardiac medications safely, verifying orders, allergies, and hemodynamic parameters.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans with providers, pharmacists, and respiratory therapy staff.
- Educated patients and families on recovery expectations, symptom reporting, and discharge instructions.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in electronic health record.
- Mentored new nurses on stepdown workflows, telemetry interpretation, and unit standards.
- Reinforced infection prevention, fall precautions, and patient safety practices throughout care delivery.
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Contributed to a high standard of care through ongoing professional development and staying current on best practices in cardiac nursing.
- Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
LPN - MSICU
10 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring safe, accurate treatment delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate consistent, patient-centered nursing interventions.
- Collected vital signs and reported condition changes promptly to support timely clinical decisions.
- Documented assessments, care activities, and patient updates in electronic health record systems.
- Provided wound care, specimen collection, and routine treatments using established infection-control standards.
- Prioritized daily assignments efficiently, maintaining continuity of care across high-volume patient populations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
CNA - MSICU
2 Years 3 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting while preserving dignity and comfort.
- Supported safe patient transfers, ambulation, and positioning using proper body mechanics and lift equipment.
- Documented daily care, intake, output, and observations accurately in medical records.
- Responded to call lights and patient requests with attentive, compassionate bedside support.
- Maintained clean, organized patient rooms and followed infection control and isolation procedures.
- Collected specimens and prepared patients for routine procedures according to clinical instructions.
- Coordinated care activities with nurses and care teams to promote efficient patient flow.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Associate of Science - Emphasis in Nursing
Skills
Direct patient care
Medication administration
Patient assessments
Telemetry monitoring
Nursing documentation
Wound care
Compassionate care
Infection control measures
ACLS certification
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education
Patient and family advocacy
Patient-centered care
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical - Now Medical Solutions
08.2019 - 03.2025Read More
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
08.2019 - 09.2021Read More
LPN - MSICU
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
10.2018 - 08.2019Read More
CNA - MSICU
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2019Read More
University of Wisconsin
Associate of Science from Emphasis in Nursing
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Northcentral Technical College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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