Kara Nonweiler
Saint Michael
Summary
Adaptable nursing professional accustomed to traveling to different facilities to offer high-quality patient care. Work within established systems to exceed care standards and maximize patient outcomes. Proven clinical expertise and sound judgment with capacity to effortlessly handle routine patient loads and emergency situations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
01.2025 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, addressing concerns regarding the acute dialysis process in a sensitive manner.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and trainings to stay current on best practices in acute dialysis nursing.
- Coordinated discharge planning for patients transitioning from acute dialysis settings to outpatient or home-based care.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
RN Case Manager
Moments Hospice
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
Travel Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Supported facility needs by working flexible schedule and contributing to multiple units
- Documented all patient care activities accurately and promptly in electronic medical records systems
- Intervened in crisis situations, employing nursing standards and protocols to handle different issues
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients dealing with acute or chronic illness
- Ensured proper infection control measures were followed consistently during all patient encounters
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential complications or adverse reactions related to medication administration or therapeutic interventions
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescribed orders
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
Travel Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans
- Achieved optimal patient outcomes by carefully monitoring conditions and delivering comprehensive support
- Checked patients' diets, physical activities and risk factors for disease
- Intervened in crisis situations, employing nursing standards and protocols to handle different issues
- Documented patient information with Epic charting system
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, clinical outcomes, and overall satisfaction levels
- Assessed patients' health status and provided appropriate nursing care during travel assignments
- Responded quickly to emergency situations while maintaining calm demeanor under pressure
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients dealing with acute or chronic illness
- Educated patients and family members on changing conditions and upcoming treatments
Registered Nurse
Regions Hospital
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results
- Managed patient flows for unit, handling admissions and processing discharge paperwork
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of unit team
- Alleviated patient fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Dressed, cleaned and redressed wounds for optimum healing
- Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress by regularly evaluating vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - BSN
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MNAssociate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Mankato09.2022
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
01.2025 - Current
RN Case Manager
Moments Hospice
09.2024 - 01.2025
Travel Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare
06.2024 - 09.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare
01.2024 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Regions Hospital
04.2023 - 12.2023
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - BSN
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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