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Rebecca Wollenberger

Gainesville

Summary

Driven registered nurse with two years of experience caring for patients within a surgical ICU setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and work calmly under pressure. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville
04.2023 - Current
  • I work in a 24-bed surgical ICU where I care for 1-2 patients during my 12-hour shifts.
  • Administer PO, IV, and IM medications in a timely manner.
  • Assist patients with toileting and personal hygiene.
  • Monitor patient vitals on a second-by-second basis.
  • Notify providers of any changes in patient condition.
  • Collaborate with other medical practitioners to provide patient care (MDs, APRNs, RTs, PTs, OTs, etc.).
  • Administer various blood products.
  • Monitor and titrate IV medications based on ordered parameters, and patient vitals.
  • Take care of patients on CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy). I monitor the machine, pull fluid off the patient based on the ordered fluid goal for the day, monitor the dialysis line to which the machine is connected, and set up the machine when needed.
  • Assist and monitor the patient during various bedside procedures. Examples of bedside procedures include intubations, a-line placement, central line placement, paracentesis, EGD, colonoscopy, etc.
  • Take my patient off the unit to various procedures throughout the hospital campus.
  • Update the patient's family on the patient's condition, and provide emotional support as needed.
  • Assist and participate in emergency situations on the unit, such as codes and massive transfusion protocols.
  • Chart on my patients accurately and in a timely manner.

Nurse Extern

HCA North Florida Hospital
Gainesville
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • I looked after 12 of my own patients in a 45-bed unit, assisting the nurses in providing care.
  • Responded to patient requests and needs by answering call lights and various alarms throughout the shift.
  • Assisted patients with toileting and hygiene.
  • I took the patients' vitals and blood sugars and reported my findings to the nurses, noting any differences from previous measurements.
  • Immediately inform the nurse of any unusual or urgent changes in the patient's condition or environment.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional and wellness goals.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by assisting them with various ADLs, and ambulation.
  • Communicated with patients to learn about their feelings and needs for social and emotional support.

Cashier

Publix
Newberry
11.2016 - 08.2021
  • Processed various forms of payment, such as credit cards, checks, gift cards, and coupons.
  • Trained new employees to work the cash register in accordance with company policy.
  • Efficiently and accurately processed a large number of transactions.
  • Provided attentive and skilled assistance to all customers' needs.
  • Bagged merchandise with care and efficiency to minimize damage.
  • Ensured accuracy by reconciling the cash drawer and replenishing the cash and coins required for transactions.
  • Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences.
  • Keep check-out areas clean and orderly, as well as perform other cleaning tasks, such as mopping, sweeping floors, and emptying trash cans.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
12-2022

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient documentation
  • IV therapy management
  • Collaboration with providers
  • Emergency response
  • Patient education
  • Critical thinking
  • Emotional support
  • Bedside procedures
  • Care coordination
  • Care planning
  • Ventilator care
  • Direct nursing care
  • Policy compliance
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Medical laboratory procedures
  • Acute care expertise
  • At-risk patient care

Certification

  • CPR-BLS certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UF Health Shands Hospital
04.2023 - Current

Nurse Extern

HCA North Florida Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2023

Cashier

Publix
11.2016 - 08.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Santa Fe College

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