Claire Loebker
Cicero
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with a focus on delivering patient-centered nursing care in collaborative team settings. Achieved improved patient outcomes and enhanced unit efficiency through effective monitoring of vital signs, critical thinking, and proactive communication. Committed to ensuring patient safety during recovery periods and minimizing post-operative complications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
IU Health Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient vitals post-anesthesia for safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure smooth patient transitions.
- Assisted in managing pain control and medication administration protocols.
- Educated families on recovery procedures and discharge instructions.
- Provided emotional support to families during stressful times.
- Implemented infection control measures to safeguard patient health.
Registered Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced working environment.
- Managing high nurse to patient ratios (6:1) and even working 'teams' during desperate times (2 nurses:15 patients).
- Collaborate with the medical team on patient status.
Student Nurse
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Terre Haute
08.2018 - 05.2021
- 104 hours of clinical experience - Union Hospital medical surgical unit
- 52 hours of clinical experience - Union Hospital mother-baby unit, NICU
- 52 hours of clinical experience - Union Hospital telemetry unit, ICU
- 43 hours of clinical experience - Westminster-Village long term care facility
- 40 hours of clinical experience - Hamilton Center Behavioral Health facility
- 5 hours of volunteer work = Club Soda alcoholism treatment center
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lutheran Community Home
Seymour
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses in delivering patient care.
- Delivered high-quality patient care while preserving patient dignity and minimizing discomfort.
- Supported activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, ambulating, and feeding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Terre Haute, INHigh School Diploma -
Seymour High School
Seymour, INSkills
- Post-anesthesia care
- Patient recovery support
- Postoperative care
- Pediatric nursing
- Cerner Patient Charting System
- Prioritizes patient safety
- Patient confidentiality
- High-pressure problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team-oriented communicator
- Provides patient and family education
Professional Attributes
- Member of American Nurses Association (Student Membership)
- Leader in a Research Initiative team to prevent Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (2019)
- Deans High Honors each year of attendance at SMWC
- Academic All-American Athletic Award (2018-2019)
- Volunteer at the Providence Food Bank (2019-2021)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitations Certified
- Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association
- Guest Presentation Health Educator at Hamilton Center Behavioral Health (2019)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
IU Health Riley Hospital for Children
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2022
Student Nurse
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
08.2018 - 05.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lutheran Community Home
01.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
High School Diploma -
Seymour High School