Work:
Table Games Dealer, Potawatomi Bingo Casino - Milwaukee, WI
Education:
Alverno College - Milwaukee, WI
B.S. in Nursing
Skills:
Clinical Student Nurse Experiences Fall 2013 Critical Care Unit, 5W, Childrens Hospital (Milwaukee, WI) Coordinated and collaborated with clients, families, and multidisciplinary health care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of vulnerable clients with complex needs. Skills performed: tracheostomy suctioning, dressing changes, NG tube and J tube feedings, ostomy bag care. Monitored patient, performing hourly checks of IV pumps, feeding pumps, and PCA pumps. Spring 2013 Neurology Unit, 5NW, Froedtert Hospital (Milwaukee, WI) Performed neurological checks with use of Glasgow Coma scale to monitor for changes in patient condition. Position patients with respect to proper alignment, using appropriate body mechanics. Skills performed: urinary catheterization; wound dressing changes; NG and PEG tube feedings; medication administration via NG tube. PEG tube; IM subcutaneous, intradermal injections; ADLs, and patient ambulation. Fall 2012 Acute Care Medical/Surgical Unit, 4KLM, St. Lukes Medical Center (Milwaukee, WI) Managed total care of diverse patients presenting a myriad of conditions. Consulted and coordinated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients condition. Skills performed: focused assessment; evaluated patient needs; prioritized patient care flow and provided health treatment; give IV medications, set up IV pumps. Documented nursing procedures, maintained medical records and maintained a clean, sanitized and safe environment. Adhered to safety regulations and procedures during performance of medical tasks and while working with patients and equipments.