Hardworking nursing professional looking to obtain a registered nurse position, which will create opportunities to expand my practical experience, knowledge, and interpersonal skills to provide the highest level of patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse - Registered Nurse
Nebraska Medicine
11.2021 - Current
Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
Prepared patients for their operating room procedures.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
Registered Nurse
CHI Mercy-Progressive Care Unit
09.2020 - 11.2021
Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Administrating patients’ medications and providing treatments per physicians’ orders
Fostered a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Student Nurse Tech
CHI Mercy-Behavioral Health
07.2019 - 09.2020
Provide nursing care and support to patients under the direction of Registered Nurses
Performs, monitors, reports, and documents all clinical activities within assigned tasks
Observe and report changes in patient condition to the RN
Assists nursing staff with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
Receptionist
Omaha Childrens Clinic
03.2012 - 12.2019
Oversee all daily functions of the front desk and front desk staff
Responsible for checking in and answering multi-line phone system
Scheduling appointments and creating accounts with all demographic information for patients
Preparing charts for all patients, pulling and prepping charts for appointments
Handling all insurance information, verify with insurance companies when needed
Responsible for collecting copays at time of service or setting up payment plans
Balancing copay reports daily
Provide exceptional customer service.
Medical Receptionist
NebOrtho
09.2010 - 03.2012
Answered phone calls and messages for 20+ physicians in Orthopedic facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries
Created charts for new patients
Placed reminder calls for upcoming appointments
Obtained authorization for all workers’ compensation and third-party insurances
Filed all correspondence in electronic charts for patients.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA
Some College (No Degree) -
Metro Community College
Omaha, NE
Some College (No Degree) -
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE
07.2020
Skills
OB-GYN, Pediatric, Ortho, Progressive Care, and Pre-Op/PACU Experience
Strong work ethic
BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certified
Attention to Detail
Patient Condition Monitoring
Family Education
Compassionate team player
Positive attitude
Dependable and Responsible
Maintains strict confidentiality
Multitasking Abilities
References
Jenni Lapke, RN, BSN, Bellevue Medical Center, 402-871-3515
Regina Wagner, RN, BSN, Immanuel Medical Center, 402-720-1154