Therese Bieber
Billings,MT
Summary
Skilled Infusion Nurse coordinates and administers infusion activities to deliver compassionate patient care to meet standards of practice. Coordinates and performs infusion nursing care for patients in clinical and home setting and works cooperatively with patient, family and multidisciplinary team to establish priorities and goals of patient care. Monitors patient and processes to identify areas for performance improvement to enhance quality of care delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Billings Clinic Hospital
Billings, Montana
08.2008 - 11.2011
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Created warm and inviting atmosphere through use of soft music to help patients feel less stressed while undergoing treatment.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
CNA
Private Care
Bozeman, Montana
05.1998 - 09.2003
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, end of life care
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MSU
Bozeman, MT05.2008
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Examination
- Preventive Healthcare
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medication Administration
- Diet and Nutrition
- Clear Patient Communication
Additional Information
Stay at home mom
2008-Present
Direction of care with schooling and college experience
Coordination of weekly and monthly chores and payroll
Shopped and prepared meals that were available to different dietary needs
Cared for and administered medications for post operative care of 3 children
Care for and administered medications when children were sick
Worked with young adults in management of beginning of adult responsibilities
Assisted in job application and interview processes
Provided critical care for injured animals and post operative animals
Helped with process through mourning of sudden death in three age groups
Coordinated grief counseling and activities
Assisted in care of children with different mental disorders
Processed through personality differences
State licensed and business owner of Chik-A-Pea Farms
2014-Present
In charge of training of chicken care
Schedules for care of chickens with three employees
Cared for and incubated eggs for hatching, and early chick care
Cared for critically injured chickens
Performed medically necessary care
Assisted in drafting and building of chicken coup
Monitored chickens in different weather conditions
Purchasing and delivery of feed for chickens
Professional conversing with clients on needs for eggs
Education in chick, hen, and rooster, and eggs
Coordinated personal egg deliveries to various locations in town.
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Billings Clinic Hospital
08.2008 - 11.2011
CNA
Private Care
05.1998 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MSU
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