Paula Kaulback
Watertown,WI
Summary
Experienced nursing professional skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving, and compassionate patient care. Successfully managed complex cases and collaborated with healthcare teams to develop effective care plans, driving improved health outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Admission RN
Commonheart Home Health
Watertown, WI
07.2020 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine eligibility for home health services.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to address patient needs.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques and home care practices for improved self-care.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in admissions processes and patient communication strategies.
- Recorded incoming patients' vital signs and current medication details in electronic charts.
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
RN Case Manager
Marquardt Memorial Manor
Watertown, WI
01.2014 - 07.2020
- Assessed patient needs and developed tailored interventions to enhance health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and available resources for support.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans based on clinical evaluations and feedback.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline communication and improve service delivery.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in case management and patient advocacy strategies.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
RN ED,Med/Surg,Home Health
Fort HealthCare
Fort Atkinson, WI
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care coordination.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans based on comprehensive assessments of patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to the healthcare team promptly.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
Watertown, WI12.2006
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Health promotion
- Care coordination
- Community health
- Care plan design
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
Timeline
Admission RN
Commonheart Home Health
07.2020 - Current
RN Case Manager
Marquardt Memorial Manor
01.2014 - 07.2020
RN ED,Med/Surg,Home Health
Fort HealthCare
01.2007 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College