Molly Wasserburger
Rapid City,SD
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Nurse Lead
Rapid City Medical Center - Dermatology
08.2017 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms. Presented physicians assistant/physician with information. Scribe during exam and assist with procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Assist with nursing scheduling. Implemented "nurses need calendar" and helped with staffing coverage with ill calls or vacation times.
- Assisted manager with time cards.
Staff Nurse
Trinity Regional Eye Care
09.2012 - 10.2016
- Responsible for accurately checking in patients and gathering all pertinent subjective/objective data, then being able to present patient to physician
- During exam scribe for surgeon, carry out any orders from visit, assist with intravitreal injections, and educate patient and family members
- Assist with other office procedures; such as in-office gas placement, starting IVs for fluorescein angiography, and help set up lasers
- Collect data for quality assurance studies and order all intravitreal medications
- Triage patients calling in with questions and problems
- Clean and sterilize instruments.
Staff Nurse
Trinity Hospital - Ortho/Neuro/Oncology Unit
02.2011 - 09.2012
- Provided direct patient care on 30 bed, acute care orthopedic/neurology/oncology floor
- Population included post-op care of joint replacements, fractures, spinal surgeries and care of patients post cerebral hemorrhage
- Responsible for appropriate pain management, patient/family education and assisting with physical/occupational therapy
- Administered chemotherapy for oncology patients and provided hospice-focused end of life care
- Supervised nursing aides and orderlies and assisted in clinical orientation of registered nurses on unit.
Staff Nurse
Rapid City Regional Hospital - Cardiac Interventional Unit
03.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided direct patient care to patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular disorders, including patients having undergone percutaneous coronary and peripheral vascular interventions
- Care also provided to patients with congestive heart failure, hypertension and diabetes
- Supervised nursing aides and orderlies and assist in clinical orientation of registered nurses on unit.
Education
National Student Exchange -
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORBachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
12.2009
Skills
- Documentation and Charting
- EMR Systems
- Patient education and counseling
- Nursing staff leadership
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- laser maintenance
Application Information
RN
Certification
- Chemotherapy certification (2011)
- Hospice certification (2011)
- NIH Stroke certification (2011)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (05/2016)
- RN Licensure North Dakota Board of Nursing (02/2011)
Hobbies Activities
Spending time with family, running, and baking
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Nurse Lead
Rapid City Medical Center - Dermatology
08.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse
Trinity Regional Eye Care
09.2012 - 10.2016
Staff Nurse
Trinity Hospital - Ortho/Neuro/Oncology Unit
02.2011 - 09.2012
Staff Nurse
Rapid City Regional Hospital - Cardiac Interventional Unit
03.2010 - 01.2011
National Student Exchange -
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
- Chemotherapy certification (2011)
- Hospice certification (2011)
- NIH Stroke certification (2011)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (05/2016)
- RN Licensure North Dakota Board of Nursing (02/2011)
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