Thomas Korte
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Achieved high levels of patient care through effective leadership as charge nurse on all units. Fostered strong relationships with management, resulting in improved team dynamics and patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Nurse
IU Health Hospitals
Indianapolis, IN
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of operating rooms, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies were available for surgical procedures
- Provided pre-operative care to patients, including verifying patient information, starting IV lines, and administering medications as directed by the surgeon
- Collaborated with the surgical team to ensure a safe and sterile environment during surgeries
- Sterilized and maintained surgical instruments, adhering to strict infection control protocols
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and supplies as needed
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies, restocking as necessary to ensure uninterrupted workflow
Registered Nurse (RN)
Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis, IN
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Registered Nurse on Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic
- Responsible for monitoring patients medical records
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement patient care strategies, drive positive outcomes, and enhance clinical operations
- Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance clinical operations and care standards
- Lead the care team specializing in the care of patients with Graves disease
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
IU Health Riley Hospital For Children
Indianapolis, IN
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- 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.
Student Nurse Technician
Barnes Jewish
St Louis, MO
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Helped over 10 patients per day, both psychologically and emotionally to facilitate quick recovery.
Aircraft Mechanic
United States Air Force
11.2013 - 08.2016
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Maintained, inspected, adjusted and packed aircrew flight equipment.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
Education
Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL, US12.2021
High School - undefined
Highland High School
Highland, IL, US04.2012
Skills
- Hospitality
- Documentation review
- Teaching
- Medical terminology
- Specimen collection / processing
- Medical records
- Hospital experience
- Time management
- Laboratory experience
- Nursing
- Driving
- Pediatrics
- Vital signs
- Physiology knowledge
Certification
- RN
- Expires: October 2025
- State: IN
- CPR Certification
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- December 2023 to December 2024
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse
IU Health Hospitals
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Riley Hospital for Children
06.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
IU Health Riley Hospital For Children
03.2022 - 06.2023
Student Nurse Technician
Barnes Jewish
03.2021 - 12.2021
Aircraft Mechanic
United States Air Force
11.2013 - 08.2016
Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
High School - undefined
Highland High School