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Rebecca Witt

Morrow,OH

Summary

To provide excellent care to patients and their families, treating the whole body. Giving care based on current research and evidenced-based practice.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Cincinnati Physical Medicine And Rehab
Cincinnati, Ohio
04.2021 - Current
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimen of care.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Registered Nurse ICU

Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital
Fairfield, OH
08.2017 - Current
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
  • Closely monitored acute conditions
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
  • Followed infection control procedures
  • Assisted patients with daily functions
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels

Clinical Instructor

Southern State Community College
Hillsboro, Ohio
08.2020 - Current
  • Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
  • Analyzed clinical settings' effectiveness in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
  • Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
  • Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.

Registered Nurse Advanced Neuro, PRN

Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton , Ohio
04.2020 - 12.2020
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Frequent assessments completed including spinal exam, NIH scale exam and Neurologic exam
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.

PACU Nurse

Mercy Health West Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
12.2018 - 08.2019
  • Took vitals and assessed patients while they were in the recovery room following surgical procedures
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing the correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort
  • Provided key information to patients and their caregivers regarding anesthesia side effects and potential complications or issues that could arise from surgery
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests

Registered Nurse

Mercy Health - West Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
01.2014 - 08.2017
  • Clinical Coordinator role for approximately 18 months
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5-6 patients per shift
  • Oversaw and managed 9-10 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
  • Closely monitored acute conditions
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation

Education

Masters in Science of Nursing - Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, Indiana
10.2020

Baccalaureate in Science of Nursing - Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, Indiana
2016

Associate Degree in Science of Nursing - Nursing

Southern State Community College
Hillsboro
2013

Skills

  • Safety
  • HIPAA/Confidentiality
  • Sterile Technique
  • Medication Administration
  • IV Access
  • Computerized Charting
  • Administering medication
  • Reliable
  • Palliative care
  • Oncology
  • Preceptor
  • Strong Clinical Judgement
  • Acute care expertise
  • Hospice and palliative care experience
  • Safe NG tube insertion and removal
  • Thorough physical assessments
  • Tracheotomy care
  • Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
  • Insulin medication assistance

Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse: RN.394279

Certified Nurse Practitioner: APRN.CNP.0028117
Orthopedic Certified Nurse since 2016

BLS since 2012

ACLS since 2017

PALS since 2018

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Cincinnati Physical Medicine And Rehab
04.2021 - Current

Clinical Instructor

Southern State Community College
08.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse Advanced Neuro, PRN

Miami Valley Hospital
04.2020 - 12.2020

PACU Nurse

Mercy Health West Hospital
12.2018 - 08.2019

Registered Nurse ICU

Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital
08.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse

Mercy Health - West Hospital
01.2014 - 08.2017

Masters in Science of Nursing - Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan University

Baccalaureate in Science of Nursing - Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan University

Associate Degree in Science of Nursing - Nursing

Southern State Community College

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