Rachael Nocek
Lake Geneva,WI
Summary
Energetic Nurse committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Walworth Hospital
Lake Geneva, WI
11.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans and hospital protocols.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and reporting critical information to healthcare providers.
- Managed patient education programs, promoting healthy lifestyle choices and disease prevention methods.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- 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.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Waitress
Cafe Calamari
Williams Bay, WI
04.2019 - Current
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Student Nurse
Burlington Aurora Medical Hospital
Burlington, WI
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
Student Nurse
St.Lukes Medical Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
Student Nurse
Burlington Aurora Memorial Hospital
Burlington, WI
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Student Nurse
Lakeland Medical Center
Elkhorn, WI
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Student Nurse
Lakeland Medical Center
Elkhorn, WI
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Elkhorn, WI04.2023
Skills
- Workflow Coordination
- Observing Responses
- Needs Determination
- Accuracy and Efficiency
- Patient Assessments
- Drug Administration
- Critical Care Nursing
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Patient Care and Safety
- Documentation and charting
- Hospice and palliative care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Acute care expertise
- Emergency procedures
- Infection control measures
- Diabetes management
- Emotional awareness
- Compassion and empathy
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Performing ekgs
- Emergency response
- Intake and discharge
- Insulin medication assistance
- Chronic disease management
- Chest pain management
- Treatment Planning
- Mobility assistance
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Basic life support
- Wound care
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Patient education
- Enteral feeding
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Operation preparation
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Walworth Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Student Nurse
Burlington Aurora Medical Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
Student Nurse
St.Lukes Medical Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Student Nurse
Burlington Aurora Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2022
Student Nurse
Lakeland Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
Student Nurse
Lakeland Medical Center
11.2021 - 12.2021
Waitress
Cafe Calamari
04.2019 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Gateway Technical College