Wendy Ritger
Waxhaw
Summary
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.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Volunteer Coordinator
Nurses Serving Our Neighbors
10.2021 - 08.2023
Coordinated medical team volunteers to serve in the community and homeless shelters in the Charlotte area.
Provided training opportunities and license updates for maintaining current licensure.
Provided eucharist and prayer to those homebound due to illness
RN Triage
Novant Health Eastover Pediatrics
07.2016 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
RN Triage
Novant Health Matthews Children's Clinic
12.2008 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing (RN)
South Seminole Community College
Orlando, FLBachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NHHigh School Diploma -
Avon High School
Avon, CtSkills
- Patient Management
- Medical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Licensed RN
Certification
Heartsaver CPR AED - 6/26/2022
NC Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Nursing & Professional Development- 8/2/2010
WV University School of Nursing - Foundations of Faith Community Nursing - 11/5/2021
Timeline
RN Volunteer Coordinator
Nurses Serving Our Neighbors
10.2021 - 08.2023
RN Triage
Novant Health Eastover Pediatrics
07.2016 - 12.2021
RN Triage
Novant Health Matthews Children's Clinic
12.2008 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing (RN)
South Seminole Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New Hampshire
High School Diploma -
Avon High School
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