Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lakeview Healthcare Center
09 2010 - Current
Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
Education
Associates - Nursing
Western Technical College
05.2010
Skills
Medical assessment
Chronic Disease Management
Wound Care
Nursing staff leadership
Diabetes management
Care Planning
ECS use
Family advocacy
Seizure Management
Palliative care
Medication Administration
Compassion and Empathy
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Accomplishments
Greatest life accomplishment is being a mother.
Worked on a locked psychiatric unit.
Supervised a building of staff and residents.
References
Cindy Glennie, GNP, rounds at Lakeview Health Center. (608-780-1964) Glennie.cindy@mayo.edu
Derrick Seibel, RN, Nursing Supervisor at Lakeview Healthcare Center currently. (608-397-2703) DSeibel@lacrossecounty.org
Lynnsey Olson, RN, former coworker at Lakeview Healthcare Center. (608-399-4528) Lynnseyolson@yahoo.com
Britney Zimmerman, RN, former Lakeview Healthcare Center coworker. (608-461-0189) bammerman2@gmail.com
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