Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gundersen Health System- Urology clinic-La Crosse campus
08.2022 - Current
5-10 Nurse only visits per day to change chronic suprapubic and urethral catheters
Wound care, Nephrostomy tube care, suprapubic and Foley catheter care
Administered medications via oral, intramuscular injections and bladder installation safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment as needed to assist with Cystoscope, Botox injections to bladder, ureter stent removals.
Post-operative nurse only visits to assess patients outcome and to address any concerns patient may have.
RN-Clinical Review Specialist
LHI/Optum Serve
10.2016 - 08.2022
Assist Clinical Operations Leadership Team in monitoring of all daily tasks completed within Clinical Operations Department
Perform QA on medical information for various services/specialties
Travel to 3 pop-up sites to train and assist front-line staff.
Communicate with practitioners to ensure exams are received and processed promptly.
Communicate with diverse group of people/disciplines while serving as point of contact (POC) for internal and external entities.
Monitored, managed, and prioritized all Clinical Operations order-related tasks to facilitate controlled workflow to meet or exceed contractual requirements.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Triage Nurse/Clinic Registered Nurse
Milwaukee Health Services Inc, MLK Heritage Health Center
08.2011 - 01.2013
Assessed/triaged up to 20 patients per shift, prioritized symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity and communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and assisted providers with non-invasive procedures.
Assess needs of individuals, families to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health and well-being.
Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
Maintained calm and professional demeanor during high-stress situations, effectively managing patient expectations and alleviating concerns.
RN-Medical/Surgical & Hospital Float Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital And Medical Center
06.2003 - 10.2010
Cared for up to 8 patient per shift Assessed conditions promptly to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
IV insertion, NG tube insertion, foley/straight catheter insertion.
Wound care, invasive line site care, NG/PEG tube care, catheter care.
Administer oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications & NG/PEG tube medication
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
Respond to emergencies by providing support with airway management, administering emergency fluids & medications, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support.
Education
Associate - Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
06.2003
Skills
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Strong Clinical Judgment
Intravenous therapy
Telemetry monitoring
Precepting
Lab result interpretation
Proper catheter insertion/removal
High level of autonomy
Procedure preparations
Additional Information
Currently sitting on the outpatient council/committee
Completed the professional preceptor program for the Gundersen Health System
Helped initiate the Catheter team for my department, which entails nurses from Urology assisting throughout the organizations to help place difficult catheters.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gundersen Health System- Urology clinic-La Crosse campus
08.2022 - Current
RN-Clinical Review Specialist
LHI/Optum Serve
10.2016 - 08.2022
Triage Nurse/Clinic Registered Nurse
Milwaukee Health Services Inc, MLK Heritage Health Center
08.2011 - 01.2013
RN-Medical/Surgical & Hospital Float Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital And Medical Center
06.2003 - 10.2010
Associate - Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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