Tara Hohlstein, DNP-AGAC (BC), BSN, RN
Pardeeville,WI
Summary
Highly qualified, experienced and board certified adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner with a robust experience in a variety of settings seeking a teaching position in nursing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Froedtert Hospital & The Medical College of Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI
01.2026 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop individualized care plans for acute patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance clinical efficiency and improve patient satisfaction.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient progress and coordinate care effectively.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the acute care setting through adherence to best practices and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Acted as a clinical resource for nursing staff, offering guidance and support in the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Managed complex caseloads, ensuring proper prioritization and efficient allocation of resources.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Nurse Practitioner
Complex Care Solutions
New York, NY
05.2025 - Current
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
Registered Nurse
Shift Med- SSM Health St Mary’s Hospital
Madison, WI
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
CareRev Travel- Froedtert
Milwaukee, WI
03.2022 - 09.2025
- Floated across a variety of medical surgical and intensive care units collaborating with the interdisciplinary team
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Clinical Associate Professor
University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
02.2021 - 01.2025
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Taught a variety of in-person undergraduate clinical practicums in addition to hybrid and online theory undergraduate courses.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Worked with department heads, staff, and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for nursing programs.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
Registered Nurse
Aspirus
Portage, WI
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Floated amongst the emergency department, intensive care unit and medical surgical department.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
Forward Health
Madison, WI
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Managed complex nonverbal, nonmobile, ventilator dependent patients in the home care setting.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Trained, guided, supported, and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative, and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
Registered Nurse
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Madison, WI
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided care for complex patient populations including acute stroke, traumatic spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury and orthopedic rehabilitation patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Acute Care
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI08.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI12.2016
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Focus on holistic healthcare
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Excellent critical thinking
- Passion for Quality Improvement
- Detail oriented
- Optimal communication and team collaboration
Accomplishments
- CLABSI Quality Improvement Project: January 2019- August 2019
- Improving Delirium Detection in Critically Ill Patients: August 2022- May 2023
Affiliations
- Doctoral Nursing Student Organization, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, President, May 2022- Current
- The Wisconsin Association of Nurse Practitioners, April 2022- Current
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners, April 2022- Current
- The Metro Milwaukee Nurse Practitioner Organization, December 2021- Current
Certification
- Telemetry Certified
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- State of Wisconsin Nursing License, Registered Nurse, Compact
- State of Wisconsin APNP License
- Board Certified Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Froedtert Hospital & The Medical College of Wisconsin
01.2026 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Complex Care Solutions
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Shift Med- SSM Health St Mary’s Hospital
04.2024 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse
CareRev Travel- Froedtert
03.2022 - 09.2025
Clinical Associate Professor
University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
02.2021 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Aspirus
10.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Forward Health
01.2019 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Associate of Science - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Acute Care
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee