Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Life Chops
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Rebecca Bauer

Madison,WI

Summary

Compassionate registered nurse with education and community advocacy experience, seeking opportunity to apply a unique skill set to foster advocacy and continued evolution in the healthcare system. Driven to deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse-Vascular Surgery

UW Health
06.2024 - Current
  • Assess complex vascular conditions, interpret diagnostic results, and contribute to treatment planning. Utilize critical thinking to address unique patient needs effectively. Communicate efficiently with providers to ensure care coordination and utilization of resources.

Registered Nurse-Pediatric Gastroenterology

UW Health
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Analyzed complex medical cases, gathered assessments and data to inform targeted interventions and improve patient outcomes in pediatric specialty clinic. Collaborated with providers to implement enteral feeding interventions while providing education to families and care planning.

Registered Nurse-Cardiothoracic Surgery

UW Health
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Meticulously monitored vital signs and post operative progress on acuity adaptive unit for Cardiothoracic transplant and surgery.
  • Ensured early detection of complications. Maintained precise documentation, contributing to seamless continuity of care. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Student Nurse Assistant

UW Health
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Cared for patient activities of daily living by assisting with eating, bathing, toileting and mobility. Assisted with wound, ostomy and drain care.

Youth Programs Manager

Goodman Community Center
01.2015 - 03.2018
  • Led youth programs, fostering growth and community engagement. Implemented innovative curriculum resulting in heightened participation and programs success.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Herzing University
Madison, WI
08-2021

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
12-2007

Skills

  • Patient advocacy
  • Health Education
  • Care Management
  • Critical thinking
  • Plan of Care Coordination
  • Time management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Remote and in-person triage
  • EMR systems' usage
  • Lab evaluation
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Intervention Assessment
  • Problem solving
  • Clinical documentation
  • Resource management
  • Patient satisfaction and process improvement
  • Inpatient and outpatient care

Certification

  • RN, BSN
  • BLS

Life Chops

  • Survivor-Advocate

Humility is a skill set best learned through experience. My journey through breast cancer gives me a uniquely holistic perspective on navigation of health and the meaning of wellness.

Timeline

Registered Nurse-Vascular Surgery

UW Health
06.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse-Pediatric Gastroenterology

UW Health
01.2023 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse-Cardiothoracic Surgery

UW Health
10.2022 - 01.2023

Student Nurse Assistant

UW Health
06.2021 - 10.2022

Youth Programs Manager

Goodman Community Center
01.2015 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Herzing University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse