Teresa Fisher
Windsor Heights,IA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wolfe Eye Clinic, P.C.
West Des Moines, IA
12.2012 - Current
- Assist physicians with eye exams and procedures for patients with varying conditions.
- Administer topical medications, establish IV lines, and administering injections.
- Provide patient education and obtain informed consent for procedures.
- Administrative responsibilities include: Documenting all medications, office procedures, etc.
- Communicating with pharmacies and insurance companies regarding coverage benefits and inquiries.
- Accounting for all billable services, submitting charges with all required information and communicating pertinent information to the billing office.
- Maintaining accuracy and completion of chart documents and complying with insurance and Medicare documentation requirements.
- Monitoring and adjusting clinical schedules.
- Scheduling referral appointments, procedures and tests.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Registered Nurse
Mother Baby Unit, Mercy Hospital
Des Moines, IA
12.2008 - 12.2012
- Administered total patient and family-centered care to include: Assessment, problem identification, goal setting, and care planning.
- Maintained stability of newborns and outlined nursing management until discharge.
- Managed and administered medication/treatments.
- Maintained documentation, including assessments and notation of physician's orders.
- Interacted with physicians, unit nursing managers/charge nurses, families and other departments.
- Regularly served as Charge Nurse, responsibilities of which included: Assigning patients and staff duties.
- Coordinating bed utilization, including calls to and from the Birthing Unit.
- Coordinating emergency situations and revising assignments as necessary.
- Communicating with the unit director, unit coordinator and house supervisor regarding unit problems, physician complaints and interdepartmental problems.
- Supervising and directing all staff members paying particular attention to new staff.
- Coordinating and adjusting staffing for planned activities of a non-patient care nature.
- Adjusting staffing levels on current and future shifts according to census or acuity.
- Obtaining report from all nurses on the shift by completing nurse huddles with frequent updates if patient condition changes.
- Assisting patient and physicians in the Examination Room.
Registered Nurse
Cardiac Step Down Unit, Mercy Hospital
Des Moines, IA
03.2008 - 12.2008
- Administered care to patients, including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.
- Provided patient/family education and counseling in recognition and solutions of physical, emotional and environment health problems.
- Supervised health care members in the delivery of patient care.
- Utilized hospital information system to process orders/data and retrieve patient information.
- Served as charge nurse (when assigned) and made patient assignments, triage patients and problem solve with staff, physicians, patients, families and ancillary departments.
- Adjusted staffing and prioritize workload to meet patient/unit needs.
- Maintained knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients records.
- Maintained knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use.
- Responsible for set-up, monitoring and removal of arterial lines, direction and supervision of PCT removing arterial lines.
- Continuous EKG monitoring of all patients and ECG rhythm knowledge.
- Basic knowledge of Cath Lab procedures.
Registered Nurse
Wolfe Eye Clinic, P.C.
West Des Moines, IA
03.2000 - 03.2008
- August 2007-March 2008 – Retinal Nurse
- Worked as one of two primary nurses for industry leading retinal doctors.
- Assisted doctors in care and management of patients.
- Educated patients about treatments and preventive care.
- Triaged emergency calls.
- Assisted in surgical procedures.
- Followed up with patients on test results.
- Reviewed and prepared charts for surgery.
- Assisted all other departments including surgical scheduling, corneal specialists, cataract specialist and lasik procedures.
- May 2006-July 2007 – Surgical Scheduling Nurse and Float Nurse
- Triaged phone calls and walk-ins.
- Liaison for patients and their insurance companies.
- Worked with local hospitals.
- Educated patients on treatment and preventive care.
- Prepared charts for surgery.
- Provided assistance at other Central Iowa offices as needed (As float nurse, responsibilities include those listed under “Retinal Nurse” above).
- March 2000-December 2005 – Retinal Nurse
- Same responsibilities as outlined in “Retinal Nurse” description above.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Medical Center’s Coronary Care Unit
Des Moines, IA
04.1999 - 03.2000
- Observed heart rhythms, vital signs, labs and tests.
- Monitored ventilated patients.
- Assisted with emergency situations.
- Oversaw critically ill patients and notified appropriate physicians as needed.
- Responsible for understanding and updating patients’ charts.
- Provided emotional and educational support to patients and families.
Patient Care Technician/Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Hospital Medical Center’s Coronary Care Unit
Des Moines, IA
07.1998 - 04.1999
- Assisted RNs with assessments, distribution of medications, admissions and procedures.
- Performed phlebotomy.
- Monitored the status of patients from emotional support to custodial care.
- Responsible for transferring monitored patients to their respective tests.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Iowa Health Systems Telemetry Floor
Des Moines, IA
08.1995 - 07.1998
- Observed heart rhythms, vital signs, labs and tests.
- Assisted with emergency situations.
- Responsible for complete care of a group of patients.
- Performed assessments and received and followed through with doctors’ orders.
- Distributed medication to respective patients.
Education
Registered Nurse -
Mercy College of Health Science
12.1998
Practical Nurse -
Marshalltown Community College
12.1992
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Compassion and Empathy
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Supply Restocking
- Data Collection
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chart Updating
- Patient Assessment
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid time offHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekTimeline
Registered Nurse
Wolfe Eye Clinic, P.C.
12.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mother Baby Unit, Mercy Hospital
12.2008 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse
Cardiac Step Down Unit, Mercy Hospital
03.2008 - 12.2008
Registered Nurse
Wolfe Eye Clinic, P.C.
03.2000 - 03.2008
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Medical Center’s Coronary Care Unit
04.1999 - 03.2000
Patient Care Technician/Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Hospital Medical Center’s Coronary Care Unit
07.1998 - 04.1999
Licensed Practical Nurse
Iowa Health Systems Telemetry Floor
08.1995 - 07.1998
Registered Nurse -
Mercy College of Health Science
Practical Nurse -
Marshalltown Community College
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