Susan Oakley
Seeking Nurse Practitioner positions
Madison,WI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. I am currently pursuing my Masters Degree with a focus in Family Nurse Practitioner at Concordia University of Wisconsin. I am currently looking for Family Nurse Practitioner positions as I will be graduating December 2022. I have seen a variety of patients, ranging from pediatrics to geriatric throughout my clinical rotations. I have conducted head to toe physical assessments on all ages as well as manage episodic visits.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UW Health The American Center
Sun Prairie , WI
05.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse Burn and Wound Speciality Clinic
UW Health University Hospital
Madison, WI
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Educated patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet the needs of burn and wound patients in an outpatient environment.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UW Health University Hospital
Madison, WI
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Utilized Epic charting system to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University, WI
Milwaukee, WI05.2017
Associate of Science - And Liberal Arts
Madison College
Madison, WI12.2014
Skills
- Procedure Assistance
- Preventive Healthcare
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Treatment Preparation
- Leadership skills
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Group and Individual Instruction
Accomplishments
- Completed Nursing Residency program at UW Health as a new graduate nurse.
- Unit Council Member on inpatient Medical-Surgical Unit (F6/5)
- RISC Wound and Skin RN on inpatient Medical-Surgical Unit (F6/5)
- Lead Burn and Wound Clinic RN in outpatient clinic
- Ostomy/Wound RN on inpatient Medical-Surgical Unit at The American Center
- Precepted new nurses and nursing students throughout each RN job obtained
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
Chinese proverb
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UW Health The American Center
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Burn and Wound Speciality Clinic
UW Health University Hospital
09.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UW Health University Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Concordia University Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University, WI
Associate of Science - And Liberal Arts
Madison College
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