Tera Serbousek
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Dynamic with hands-on approach in areas of expertise and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing patient, family and team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital
06.2013 - 03.2024
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Bachelors - Nursing
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2013
Skills
- Psychiatric nursing
- Group Home/skilled facility setting experience
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital
06.2013 - 03.2024
Bachelors - Nursing
Mount Mercy University
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