Teresa Wadell
Elk Mound,WI
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience in nursing. Expertise in comprehensive assessments, medication management, and patient education. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care plans and ensure quality patient experiences.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Chippewa Manor
Chippewa Falls, WI
05.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on clinical procedures and best practices.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritized interventions.
- Developed good relationships with families to educate and include them in the care of their loved ones
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
Eau Claire, WI
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for patients in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assessed patient needs and implemented personalized nursing interventions effectively.
- Educated families on end-of-life care options and provided emotional support.
- Monitored patient conditions, adjusting care strategies to enhance comfort and quality of life.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improving efficiency.
- Advocated for patients' rights, navigating complex healthcare systems to secure necessary services.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
St. Joseph's Medical Center
Chippewa Falls, WI
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Led team meetings to discuss patient progress, enhancing communication and collaborative care efforts.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
Director of Nursing
Colfax Health and Rehabilitation
Colfax, WI
05.2006 - 05.2014
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and improving overall health outcomes.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies to enhance operational efficiency and compliance with regulations.
- Mentored nursing personnel, fostering professional development and improving staff retention rates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care plans and ensure holistic patient management.
- Analyzed patient data to identify trends, driving initiatives for improved safety and quality of care.
- Spearheaded training programs focusing on evidence-based practices and updated clinical protocols for staff education.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
RN Floor Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
Eau Claire, WI
02.2002 - 05.2006
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing overall patient safety standards.
- Assisted in the development of workflow improvements, increasing operational efficiency on the floor.
- Led patient education initiatives, empowering individuals to participate actively in their care plans.
- Evaluated and documented patient progress, ensuring accurate records for continuity of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI12-2005
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessments
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Chippewa Manor
05.2020 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
05.2016 - 05.2020
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
St. Joseph's Medical Center
05.2014 - 05.2016
Director of Nursing
Colfax Health and Rehabilitation
05.2006 - 05.2014
RN Floor Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
02.2002 - 05.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Maintained excellent Survey Results while Director of Nursing
Lead a team of health professionals to develop systems that maintained regulatory compliance when facility was nearing shut down due to non compliance. This was done by focusing on the following key aspects of leadership:
* inspect what you expect
* encourage by modeling expected behaviors
* keep communication focused on solution
* deescalate when progress is at a standstill