Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
Activities and Honors
Additional Information
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Paula Fresch

Sterling Heights,Michigan
Paula Fresch

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive knowledge in leadership and of hospital operations and a proven track record in delivering exceptional patient care. Expertise in developing comprehensive post-treatment plans in collaboration with patients and healthcare teams ensures quality outcomes.


Committed to patient education, advocacy, and continuous improvement.


Recognized as a 2024 Daisy Award honoree with multiple nominations.


Extensive acute care experience across various specialties, including ER, Interventional Radiology, PACU, PCU, Med-Surg, and Dialysis, combined with strong skills in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery through critical thinking and effective communication.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Beaumont Hospital

Registered Nurse
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Charge nurse of a 28-bed unit on Med Surg/ PCU
  • ER / Float
  • Radiology RN
  • Established a rapport with patients and providers to provide great collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care delivery processes.

Prolink Healthcare Contract RN, Ascension Hospital, DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, DMC Sinai Grace Hospital

Registered Nurse
09.2022 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • PCU
  • Med-Surg
  • Tele/ Cardiac Monitoring
  • Cath lab Recovery

Maxim Healthcare Contract RN

Registered Nurse
01.2018 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • In addition to my usual employment, I've been working as a contract Registered Nurse/ charge nurse with Maxim. I've been in the ER, PCU, Cardiac monitoring well rounded in acute care,

Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis

RN Head Nurse
05.2021 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • In responsibility of providing safe and effective dialysis treatments, delegating, and managing all dialysis technicians, as well as administering medications during treatment, educating patients on how to take their prescriptions, and ensuring that they follow all the doctors' directions.
  • Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
  • Managed performance of [10]-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization, and report quality.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.

DaVita Dialysis

Registered Nurse Head Nurse Manager
01.2019 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • In responsibility of providing safe and effective dialysis treatments, delegating, and managing unit all dialysis technicians, nursing as well as administering medications during treatment, educating patients on how to take their prescriptions, and ensuring that they follow all the doctors' directions.
  • Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
  • Managed performance of [20]-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization, and report quality.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.

DMC Sinai Grace Hospital

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
06.2018 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Responsible for upholding emergency department care standards, managing the patient check-in process, performing triage work for doctors, and assisting with traumas, cardiac arrests, strokes, mental diseases, sexual assaults, conscious sedation, and any other emergency treatment that may be required.
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.

St. John Hospital

Registered
01.2016 - 04.2018

Job overview

  • Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
  • Monitored patients’ vital signs using electrocardiograms in telemetry labs.
  • Delivered nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in post-operative recovery units.
  • Encouraged patients to implement lifestyle changes to prevent worsening of heart disease.
  • Partnered with cardiologists to diagnose cause of arrhythmias and offer interventional treatments.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as bypass, angioplasty, and pacemaker surgery.

Education

Baker College School of Nursing
Clinton Township, MI

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
01.2017

University Overview

National Institute of Technology
Southfield, MI

Diploma in Medical Assisting from Medical Assisting/MAA
01.2003

University Overview

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Acute care nursing expertise
  • Rapid response
  • Cardiac medication titration
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Post cardiac catheterization recovery
  • Pacemaker interrogation
  • IV placement
  • Hydration for radiology testing

Languages

English
ASL
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Certification

  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • ANA Certified in Acute Care
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [2003 to present]
  • ACLS [2018 to present]
  • NIH
  • TNCC
  • CCRN

Timeline

Registered Nurse
Beaumont Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Prolink Healthcare Contract RN, Ascension Hospital, DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, DMC Sinai Grace Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2024
RN Head Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
05.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse Head Nurse Manager
DaVita Dialysis
01.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
DMC Sinai Grace Hospital
06.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Contract RN
01.2018 - 08.2022
Registered
St. John Hospital
01.2016 - 04.2018
National Institute of Technology
Diploma in Medical Assisting from Medical Assisting/MAA
Baker College School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing

Activities and Honors

Activities and Honors

Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society, ANA Nursing, Daisy Honoree

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Certification and Licenses
  • Registered Nurse - License # - 4704334878

Daisy Fouindation

Daisy Fouindation

Multiple daisy nominations and daisy honoree.

Paula Fresch