Catherine Fenske

Coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Support professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient. Accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. Provide leadership, such as; preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, and availability of resources. Provide staffing support across Mayo Clinic nursing sites as determined by staffing and patient care needs. Travel on a routine basis to various locations.

• Administer medications and monitor patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
• Assist in training of new nursing staff on protocols and best practices.
• Manage electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

• Administered medications and treatments ensuring patient safety and adherence to healthcare protocols.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
• Assisted in the training of new nursing staff on protocols and best practices.
• Managed electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize interventions.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and improve quality of care.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance patient satisfaction.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.

100 % Covid Hospital assignment.

Patient Care and Monitoring: Assessing, evaluating, and monitoring patients with COVID-19, including managing symptoms and administering treatments.

• Infection Control: Adhered strictly to sanitation protocols and ensuring proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Communication: Provided information on confinement guidelines and patient conditions to families and other healthcare professionals.
• Respiratory Management: Monitored SpO2 levels, titrated humidified oxygen, managing complex patients and their O2 needs.
• Assessment & Monitoring: Performed frequent assessments of respiratory and cardiovascular status.
• Family Liaison: Acted as a communication link, facilitating video or phone calls between patients and their families.
• Emotional & Psychological Support: Provided critical emotional care for patients who were often isolated and anxious.
• Resource Stewardship: Managed and rationed scarce medical supplies, such as masks and gloves.