Dedicated, compassionate, and career-driven Registered Nurse with over 20 years of critical care nursing experience, 7 years of hospital management, and 12+ years of experience in telephone-based agency nursing seeking fully remote professional nursing opportunity. Self-motivated and detail oriented professional with strong work ethic and commitment to providing the highest quality patient care.
EDUCATION
Master of Science Degree in Nursing: Leadership and Management | January 2016
Western Governors University (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing | December 2014
Western Governors University (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing | December 1996
Moraine Valley Community College (Palos Hills, Illinois)
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Programming | December 1981
Moraine Valley Community College (Palos Hills, Illinois)
Liberal Arts Studies
University of Illinois: Chicago Circle (Chicago, Illinois)
CURRENT LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS
State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License | Active through Feb 2026
Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification (CCRN): American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Active through September 2024
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification: American Heart Association | Active through July 2025
Basic Life Support Certification: American Heart Association | Active through April 2025
Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Certification | Active through July 2025
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification: American Heart Association | Active through July 2025
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification: American Heart Association | Active through Nov 2024
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification | Active through May 2025
Home Ventilator Certification (Adult) | Active through November 2023
HEDIS Data Abstraction Certificate 2021: CareNational
Designated Requestor Training: UWHC Organ Procurement Organization
Critical Care Nursing Course: Moraine Valley Community College | June 1998
12 Lead EKG Interpretation Certification: Moraine Valley Community College | June 1998
Basic EKG Interpretation Certification: Moraine Valley Community College | March 1998
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse: Per Diem | October 2020 – Present
Dodge County Detention Facility (Juneau, Wisconsin)
Provide hands-on clinical nursing care to 150+ inmates within a detention facility
Duties and responsibilities include admission and routine physical and mental health assessments, acute/chronic care, and all medication administration
Participated in protocol initiation for inmates with substance abuse disorders and withdrawal
Escalate any clinical concerns to on-call providers to achieve a higher level of care as needed
Registered Nurse Supervisor: 12-Hour Night Shift Administrator | September 2016 – August 2023
Marshfield Medical Center (Beaver Dam, Wisconsin)
Provide diligent oversight of all operations within a 34-bed hospital
Ensure appropriate staffing and safe nurse to patient ratios within all units/departments
Assist pharmacy department with obtaining, mixing, and delivery of medications as needed
Participate in hands-on nursing clinical care (post-surgical and women’s health units)
Registered Nurse: Intensive Care Unit | May 2012 – September 2016
Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital (Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin)
Provided highly specialized nursing care including physical assessments, bedside procedures, infusion therapy, and wound care to 1-5 intensive care patients per shift on an 8-bed unit
Ensured proper functioning of ventilators, dialysis, and other life support equipment; responsible for initiation and titration of intravenous medications
Functioned as a member of the code team and assisted with hospital-wide resuscitation efforts; floated to medical/surgical units on an as needed basis
Provided extensive education and support to patients and families during a stressful life event
Acted as a preceptor and mentor to nursing students, new graduate nurses, and new hires
Registered Nurse: Contract | May 2016 – August 2016
Medical Search International (Florham Park, New Jersey)
Responsible for nursing care of correctional institution inmates including admission/routine physical and mental health assessments, acute/chronic care, and medication administration
Registered Nurse: CVICU | October 2015 – December 2015
Froedtert Hospital (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Cared for 1-2 medical and surgical cardiovascular patients per shift within a 20-bed ICU
Common diagnoses seen included acute MI, advanced heart, pre-and post-heart transplant, and patients requiring short/long term ventricular assistive device support
Worked alongside members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality care in order for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes
Registered Nurse: Telephone Care Service | May 2013 – October 2015
William S. Middleton Veterans Administration Hospital (Madison, Wisconsin)
Performed thorough and conscientious nursing telephone triage within the VA healthcare system; acted as first line of contact for veterans reporting physical/mental health symptoms
Provided high-level education to patients regarding diagnoses, disease processes, plans of care, pharmacological management, and health promotion for the future
Gained extensive therapeutic communication skillset and ability to assess for potential suicide risk and coordinate healthcare and law enforcement to ensure veteran safety
Liaised between veterans and PCPs to coordinate comprehensive health care services
Registered Nurse (Per Diem) | February 2012 – March 2014
Select Specialty Hospital (Madison, Wisconsin)
Provided exceptional nursing care to 4-6 chronically/critically ill or post-ICU patients per shift requiring extended hospital care
Registered Nurse: CVICU | November 2011 – May 2012
St. Mary’s Hospital (Madison, Wisconsin)
Provided compassionate nursing care to 1-2 critically ill patients on a 12-bed cardiac ICU (post-operative open-heart surgeries, vascular surgeries, post-cardiac caths, and balloon pumps)
Registered Nurse: Intensive Care Unit (Weekends)|...
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