Rachel Chapman
Colgate,WI
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience; adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams, dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care for families and patients. Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. And last but not least, detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Wisconsin
06.2015 - 11.2021
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in neonatal intensive care unit.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication for better treatment planning and coordination of care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to parents and caregivers.
- Maintained safe environment for critically ill neonates through rigorous adherence to infection control policies.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing patient outcomes and reducing adverse events.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each infant's unique needs.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering supportive learning atmosphere and promoting professional growth.
- Managed complex patient cases involving life-threatening illnesses such as sepsis, respiratory distress syndrome, and congenital anomalies.
- Worked closely with physicians to manage pharmaceutical regimens for optimal pain management and symptom relief in critically ill infants.
- Facilitated breastfeeding success by providing lactation support and resources to mothers in NICU setting.
- Promoted parent-infant bonding through education on kangaroo care, improving attachment and developmental outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with patients'' families, providing emotional support and reassurance during difficult times in their infants'' lives.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
05.2013 - 09.2016
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic findings to promptly identify changes in patient condition.
- Administered blood products according to established protocols, closely monitoring patients for transfusion reactions or complications.
- Responded efficiently to medical emergencies within hospital setting, providing life-saving interventions as needed.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Optimized patient outcomes by providing compassionate and culturally sensitive care to diverse populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for critically ill patients.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic environment, adhering to infection control protocols and promoting patient comfort.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2011 - 04.2013
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and evidence-based nursing care to medical telemetry patients.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, telemetry data, and overall health status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for effective care planning and implementation, resulting in optimized patient care.
- Provided comprehensive education on medications, treatments, and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to quickly assess and respond to changes in patient conditions, preventing complications or further decline.
- Administered prescribed medications and therapies safely, adhering to strict protocols for dosage calculation, drug interactions, and potential side effects.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments to establish baseline data for each patient upon admission to unit.
- Demonstrated leadership by serving as clinical resource for new nurses during their orientation process.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively while prioritizing tasks based on urgency and acuity levels of patients'' needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia College of Nursing
Milwaukee, WI05.2011
Skills
- Charge Nurse
- IV Ultrasound Trained
- Pain Management / Withdrawal Protocols
- Medication Administration
- Ventilator Management
- Tracheostomy/ g-tube Care
- Ostomy/ Wound care
- Premature Infant Care
- Critical Thinking
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (expired)
- Thermoregulation / Cooling Protocols
- New employee Preceptor
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) (expired)
- Certified in CPR/AED ( currently expired)
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Nominee (January 2020)
Certification
- Certified Lactation Consultant - 2019-2021
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Wisconsin
06.2015 - 11.2021
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
05.2013 - 09.2016
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2011 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia College of Nursing
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