Regina Elsen
Sioux City,IA
Summary
RN with 7 year experience as a nurse and 6 years as a PCT in current clinic. Patient and teamwork oriented, able to prioritize and work in high stress environment and maintain professionalism.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN/Team Leader
Siouxland Dialysis
07.2009 - Current
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of dialysis patients.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments and evaluations, documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Preceptor for new employees
- Trained all staff on new policies and procedures, ensure all P&P being followed and provided education when needed.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
- Self-directed
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Siouxland Dialysis
10.2003 - 07.2009
- Under RN supervision, responsible for initiation, monitoring and discontinuation of four patients treatments each shift
- Opening and closing procedures in water room as well as appropriate water checks
- Assist RNs where allowed with patient education
- Train new employees and keep current employees up to date with policy and procedure changes
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Iowa Tech
Sioux City, Iowa2009
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Proficient in patient evaluation/intervention
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Thorough physical assessments
- Preceptor
- Patient/teamwork focused
- Problem resolution capability
- Professional chairside manner
Volunteer
Worked with Doug's Donors, a local non-profit which helps to raise awareness of the need for organ donation. Helped with fundraising with money raised going towards assisting those going through the transplant process with rides, accomodations, food, etc.
Timeline
RN/Team Leader
Siouxland Dialysis
07.2009 - Current
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Siouxland Dialysis
10.2003 - 07.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Iowa Tech
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