Rebecca S Paulsen
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Service-oriented Registered Nurse with extensive experience in pediatric and clinical settings. Expertise in patient assessment, communication, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure safe and efficient care. Committed to delivering compassionate support to culturally and educationally diverse populations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted telephone assessments to evaluate patient needs and urgency.
- Provided clinical advice to patients based on established protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans for patients.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records.
- Trained families with asthma teachings in clinic and inpatient
Triage RN
Mercy Iowa City Pediatrics
West Branch, USA
01.2015 - Current
- Facilitated patient triage via telephone for healthcare guidance.
- I interact with the patients/parents over the telephone to help identify the nature and urgency of a patients healthcare needs and determine the appropriate disposition.
- I then help direct the caller to the appropriate level of care or service in a safe and timely manner in combination with providing home care advice and direction.
- Coordinated scheduling and referrals.
- I also am trained to work in the clinic setting and am competent in all lab tests and functions.
Registered Nurse
Johnson Co Public Health
Iowa City, Iowa
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Coordinated public health initiatives and vaccination programs to enhance community health outreach.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families during Covid, improving their coping strategies.
- Supported WIC clinic operations remotely, ensuring continued access to essential services.
- Acted as a Child Care Health Consultant in a hybrid role, providing guidance on health standards and best practices.
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Associates of Iowa City and Coralville
Iowa City, USA
06.2004 - 01.2015
- Coordinated patient care and communication as the primary RN for the pediatrician.
- Conducted phone triage, facilitating timely responses to patient inquiries.
- Provided phone triage to ensure timely responses to patient inquiries.
- Initial assessment of patients
- Administering treatment per Dr.s orders
- Maintaining accurate detailed charting
- Communicating between Pediatrician and Patients
- Scheduling referrals and apts.
- Proficient in lab functions and tests as well as interpreting results and relaying to patients
- Training new employees
Registered Nurse
Johnson County Public Health
Iowa City, USA
05.2000 - 06.2004
- Oversaw WIC program as part-time Registered Nurse, facilitated Breast Feeding support group to promote maternal and infant health.
- Conducted public seminars to educate patients on nutrition and healthy lifestyles, fostering community awareness and engagement.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients in diverse community settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and disease prevention strategies.
Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Iowa City, USA
08.1993 - 04.2000
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for patient populations with oncology, hematology, urology, endocrine, and liver transplants on 3JCW.
- Participated in cross-orientation program in Intermediate Nursery to enhance clinical skills and improve patient care.
- Administered chemotherapy and blood products.
- - Patient assessments and monitoring
- - administration of chemotherapy and blood products
- - Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- - Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- - Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- - performing dialysis
- - Monitoring and education of new Diabetics
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Marin
Kentfield California05-1992
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient care
- Customer service
- Patient advocacy
- Empathetic approach
- Adaptability
- Supportive environment
- Communication proficiency
- Articulate
- Effective communication
- Concise documentation
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis intervention
- Patient education
- Disease management
- Pediatric assessments
- Lactation support
- Dietary guidance
- Child development knowledge
- Diagnostic monitoring
Certification
• CPR, 30 years
Additional Information
32 years of clinical and phone triage experience in Pediatric specialties hospital and clinical settings., Crisis Intervention,I have been certified in pediatric Oncology administration, Teaching/Coaching, Disease Management, Normal Newborn concerns, Breast feeding, Nutrition, Normal developmental milestones of children, Disease Management, Diagnostic/Monitoring, I have taken many additional classes at University of Iowa towards advancing my education.
Timeline
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Johnson Co Public Health
03.2020 - 06.2022
Triage RN
Mercy Iowa City Pediatrics
01.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Associates of Iowa City and Coralville
06.2004 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Johnson County Public Health
05.2000 - 06.2004
Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
08.1993 - 04.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Marin