Sheena Wesch
Arcola
Summary
Compassionate and proactive nurse with a strong focus on patient education and advocacy. Successfully mentored new nursing staff while ensuring high-quality care and improved communication among interdisciplinary teams.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Mattoon Health Care Center
Mattoon, IL
06.2006 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, responding promptly to changes in condition.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment options and preventive care.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering professional development through training sessions and performance feedback.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
CNA
Arcola Nursing Home
Arcola, IL
06.2002 - 06.2004
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene, mobility, and nutrition for diverse patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
Danville, IL05-2006
CNA - CNA
Health Occupations Through Lakeland College
Mattoon, IL05-2002
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Clinical judgment
- Family education
- Healthcare ethics
- Compassionate care
- Medication reconciliation
- Inpatient care
- Patient advocacy
- End-of-life care
- Telemetry and advanced cardiac care
- Outpatient care
- Student training
- Workflow and patient management
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Team coordination
- Compassion and empathy
- Collecting vitals
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Nurse
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Mattoon Health Care Center
06.2006 - Current
CNA
Arcola Nursing Home
06.2002 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
CNA - CNA
Health Occupations Through Lakeland College