Rochelle Friel
Schererville
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 31 years of experience, possessing excellent problem-solving skills to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues effectively. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and detail-oriented abilities enable the provision of high-quality patient care. Proficient in Epic charting and an Epic super user, well-versed in utilizing electronic medical record systems. Experience with Milliman and Interqual criteria enhances the ability to deliver optimal healthcare services.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
12.2022 - Current
- Conduct telephone interviews and document patients medical and surgical history to prepare them for upcoming surgeries and procedures
- Gather information from patients, patient's chart, and families to assess any potential anesthesia risks
- Communicate any potential risk factors to anesthesia, surgeons, attending physicians including abnormal lab results, ekg's, cardiac testing
- Place orders for any necessary testing based on anesthesia guidelines
Clinical Care Coordinator
Northwestern Medicine
10.2015 - 12.2022
- Managed a 27 bed Pre and Post-operative care unit
- Coordinated unit-based staffing assignments on a shift basis to achieve high quality and cost-effective care
- Communicated directly and effectively with patients and significant others about nursing care
- Implemented appropriate action plans to provide safe, quality, and efficient care
- Efficient in Electronic Medical Record documentation
- Supported the implementation of Epic as a department superuser for 30+ clinical staff members
- Monitored and submitted TJC tracer unit-based audits
Case Manager
Franciscan Health
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and families to ensure sufficient care for the patients
- Consulted and collaborated with physician specialists on correct diagnosis and admission status utilizing Milliman and Interqual criteria
- Prepared, implemented, and monitored treatment plan
Clinical Care Coordinator
Northwestern Medicine
02.2011 - 05.2014
- Managed a 27 bed Pre- and Post-operative care unit
- Coordinated unit-based staffing assignments on a shift basis to achieve high quality and cost-effective care
- Communicated directly and effectively with patients and significant others about nursing care
- Implemented appropriate action plans to provide safe, quality, and efficient care
- Assured safety and security of patients, significant others, and staff
Staff Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
08.2004 - 02.2011
- Cared for preoperative and postoperative patients in an outpatient 27 bed surgical unit
- Implemented and documented nursing care
- Performed venipuncture, started IV therapy, and administered medications within the scope of practice
- Monitor patients through pain assessment, appropriate medication, and concise documentation
Research/Staff Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
06.2006 - 07.2007
- Evaluated enrolled research patients in a plastic surgery office
- Assisted the plastic surgeon in various office procedures
- Documented patient information with the IRB within the scope of the research project
Staff Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
08.1997 - 08.2004
- Cared for trauma and post-surgical intensive care patients in a 12 bed ICU
- Managed patients with CVVH, ventilators and various other critical care
Staff Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
10.1994 - 08.1997
- Cared for patients in the post neurosurgical and neurology/post stroke unit
- Performed IV therapy, neuro assessments, venipuncture, full body system assessments, and other various procedures
Staff Nurse
Little Company of Mary
05.1993 - 10.1994
- Cared for patients in the medical/surgical unit
- Performed IV therapy, wound care, venipuncture, full body system assessments, and other various procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Xavier University
Chicago, IL01.1993
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
Certification
- ACLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS, Basic Life Support
- CMSRN, Certified Medical Surgical RN
Committees
Shared Governance, 01/23, Present
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
12.2022 - Current
Clinical Care Coordinator
Northwestern Medicine
10.2015 - 12.2022
Case Manager
Franciscan Health
05.2014 - 10.2015
Clinical Care Coordinator
Northwestern Medicine
02.2011 - 05.2014
Research/Staff Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
06.2006 - 07.2007
Staff Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
08.2004 - 02.2011
Staff Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
08.1997 - 08.2004
Staff Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
10.1994 - 08.1997
Staff Nurse
Little Company of Mary
05.1993 - 10.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Xavier University
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