Rebecca Janke
158 Pershing Dr. NE, Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Motivated and skilled Emergency Department Registered Nurse with nearly four years of experience caring for both adult and pediatric populations in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Collaborates well with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive and effective patient care in line with current nursing standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2023 - Current
- Provided safe and competent care in a timely manner for large patient assignments in high-volume emergency room setting.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Responded efficiently and effectively to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Managed tracheostomies, ventilators, enteral feeding tubes, indwelling catheters, and other medical devices for treatment of both acute and chronic illnesses.
- Educated patients and their parents on disease prevention and management, as well as any necessary home care instructions.
Clinical Program Specialist
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Neurosciences
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2022 - Current
- Managed complex care needs for specialty populations, namely children with neuroimmunological and movement disorders, including triage of patient care needs, medication management, patient and family education, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
- Developed multidisciplinary clinic for children with cerebral palsy. Ongoing clinic management included coordinating schedules for multiple disciplines, preparing chart summaries for providers, and providing follow up care for patients and families.
- Initiated prior authorizations for prescription medications and other medical services and used clinical knowledge and critical thinking to appeal denied authorizations.
Registered Nurse, Neurosciences
Trinity Health St. Mary's Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Safely and efficiently managed assignments of 2-5 patients. Patient populations included those with acute neurological injuries, post-operative neurosurgery patients, and patients with chronic neurological conditions.
- Completed organization specific trainings to care for specialty populations, including neurocritical care patients and patients admitted to the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
- Modified care plans to fit patient needs and coordinated care with interprofessional team based on accurate documentation, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practices.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital- 4South
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Efficiently and safely managed care of 4-7 patients per shift, prioritized patient care based on patient condition and response, and properly delegated tasks to nursing assistants.
- Collaborated with patients, families, and the healthcare team to coordinate successful patient care.
- Trained student and newly-registered nurses in current standards of care.
Patient Care Assistant
Trinity Health St. Mary's Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Monitored and conveyed vital signs and important patient information to nursing staff to help optimize treatment planing and care delivery.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2020
Skills
- EMR systems- EPIC and Cerner
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Complex care coordination
- Detailed and accurate patient assessment
- Emergency response
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Michigan
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association
- ACLS Provider, American Heart Association
- PALS Provider, American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Program Specialist
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Neurosciences
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neurosciences
Trinity Health St. Mary's Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital- 4South
09.2020 - 02.2021
Patient Care Assistant
Trinity Health St. Mary's Hospital
07.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Calvin University
- Registered Nurse, State of Michigan
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association
- ACLS Provider, American Heart Association
- PALS Provider, American Heart Association
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