Wendy Kollmer
Port Jefferson Station,NY
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Mt. Sinai UFSD, enhancing student well-being and academic success through expert chronic condition management and emergency care. Skilled in medication administration and demonstrating unparalleled compassion, significantly improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. Specializes in patient education and excels in high-pressure environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mt. Sinai UFSD
03.2009 - Current
- Over see a student population of 800+; performing routine care including: immunization assessment, vision, hearing & scoliosis screenings & referals to healthcare providers if needed,
- Urgent health care including- first aid to stabilize/resolve urgent health concerns, evaluation after providing first aid, as well as referral for further medical evaluation if needed.
- Chronic health care including chronic condition management, training of school staff on health plans & procedures
- Help to advance the well being, academic success, and life-long achievement of students
RN Traveler
Always Compassionate Home Care
08.2009 - 06.2024
- RN evaluation/Assessment of patient's physical, psychological & social needs, helping to improve patients outcomes by implementing evidence based nursing practices & providing personalized care
- Develop an individualized care plan for each patient & providing care in accordance with the plan.
- Enhance patient's satisfaction/outcome by effectively communicating with patients, family & all interdisciplinary team members
- Teaching self-care skills to patient/caregiver to help then manage acute/chronic conditions in the home setting.
- Perform wound care including cleaning & changing dressing per MD orders.
- Decrease medication errors by meticulously reviewing prescriptions & ensuring patient/caregivers fully understand all medication orders.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
533 College Rd, Selden NY 12.2004
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound Care
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Insulin medication assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Chest pain management
- Cardiac Care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient care planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
RN Traveler
Always Compassionate Home Care
08.2009 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Mt. Sinai UFSD
03.2009 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
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