Robert M Nagel RN

• Patients acuity generally required cardiac monitoring, geriatric population related issues at a 5 to 1 ratio.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

• Based in Rehab unit, worked closely with Therapies, Provider to assist patients in Physical rehabilitation goals.
• Floated to ER (holding), Oncology, Neurology, Cardiac, CDU, Ortho, and Medical Surgical units.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Monitored and addressed patient medical issues, and daily needs.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in improved patient health outcomes, shorter inpatient stays.
• Managed Patient Relations, Complaints, Event reporting system, Patient Experience with Press Ganey and Premier, Data Validation.
• Process Improvement Projects.
• Joint Commission readiness planning. Worked directly with CEO and CNO.
• Monthly Quality Safety Committee director.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care advisement and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to patient and family complaints.

• RN on Medical/Surgical floor, Up to 18 patients on floor.
• Promoted to Charge Registered Nurse.
• Promoted to House Supervisor for Hospital.
• Orientated in Emergency Department, Birth Center, PACU and OR.
• Certifications in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient processes and utilizing resources effectively.
• Managed nursing staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours and reduced overtime costs.
• Streamlined communication between departments for improved patient flow and satisfaction.

• Strived for patient comfort in accordance to patients goals.
• Managed patient and family expectations and educated both about disease process.
• Educated family/caregivers how to assist patients with medications, wound/skin care, daily needs.
• Case load of average 15 patients per week.
• Followed institutional guidelines and collaborated with team consisting of Social Worker, Chaplain, and Chief Nursing Officer, Medical Director.

• Acute Care floor Nurse. Cared for average 5 patients per shift. Treatment focused care for; sepsis, diabetes related circulatory disease ramifications, ICU step down care, wound care, various acute care conditions.
• Code Team Member, recorder, compressor, med administrations. ACLS, BLS certifications.

Home Health Licensed Practicial Nurse. Working one-to-one with patient and family to address patients medical needs to stay independent at home. Assisted patient with medication administration, monitoring vitals, daily cares, wound care. Teaching patient and family a strong focus. Care planning for independence and meeting daily and long term goals for a healthy life, and preventing readmission to acute care.

Certified Nursing Assistant for a 60 patient Skilled Nursing Facility. Working with the team to insure patients safety and needs were addressed. Responsible for ADL's for up to 30 patients. Assisted patients with dressing, peri-care, bathroom needs, ambulating, feeding. Communicating with Nursing staff concerns related to patient issues.