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, Indiana10.2020
Baccalaureate in Science of Nursing - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, Indiana2016
Associate Degree in Science of Nursing - Nursing
Southern State Community College
Hillsboro2013
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
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
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