Nancy Warnken
RUSHFORD
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 26 years of experience in patient assessment, medication administration, and crisis management. Strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills drive successful patient outcomes and foster team collaboration.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gundersen Health System
La Crosse
09.1999 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Provided direct patient care in various clinical settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies to empower self-care.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques during acute psychiatric emergencies effectively.
- Provided crisis intervention services for suicidal ideation or violent behavior in order to de-escalate situations safely.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in mental health nursing care.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records to ensure continuity of care.
- Created supportive environment for clients by demonstrating empathy, fostering healing and trust.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Wisconsin Tech College
La Crosse, WI06-1990
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Psychiatric nursing care
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Crisis intervention
- Electronic health records
- Clinical documentation
- Quality assurance
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Patient advocacy
Custom Section 1
- I have worked at Gundersen Health for 26 years in many different heath care setting. I started in the hospital on the Medical Oncology floor taking care of cancer patients, administering chemotherapy and assisting with end of life care. I became charge nurse after my first year and worked in this capacity for 12 years.
- I then went to the Clinic Float Pool and was able to float to the Infusion center , again administering chemotherapy, neurology clinic, urology clinic , employee health and behavioral health clinic. I was a float nurse for 3 years.
- I then took a full time position in Behavioral Health , where I am currently working and have been in this position for 12 years. I am the lead preceptor for training new employees.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gundersen Health System
09.1999 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Wisconsin Tech College