Vanessa Rutkowski RN, BSN, CHPN
Twin Lake
Summary
Clinical Educator with a proven track record at Harbor Hospice, excelling in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient assessment. Skilled in developing individualized care plans and enhancing staff development, I drive quality improvement initiatives that elevate patient safety and education. Committed to fostering effective communication and problem-solving within healthcare teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Educator
Harbor Hospice
Muskegon
03.2025 - Current
- Mentored clinicians as needed throughout their onboarding process with the organization.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate student participation in patient care.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our services.
RN Case Manager
Harbor Hospice
Muskegon
10.2021 - 03.2025
- Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Provided education to patient and families about hospice philosophy and End-of-Life care
Med-Surg RN
Trinity Health Hospital
Muskegon
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College School of Nursing
Muskegon, MI06-2018
Skills
- Clinical education
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Care plan development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Effective communication
- Staff development
- Patient safety
- Performance improvement
- Problem Solving
Certification
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) Expires 3/27/2028
Timeline
Clinical Educator
Harbor Hospice
03.2025 - Current
RN Case Manager
Harbor Hospice
10.2021 - 03.2025
Med-Surg RN
Trinity Health Hospital
06.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College School of Nursing
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