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Gretchen H.

Gretchen H.

$50.00 / hr

Saint Charles, IL

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About Gretchen

I am a skilled and knowledgeable RN with 23 years of experience. I love taking care of people and forming personal connections with my patients.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Medication Reminders

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Short Term

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

MDS Coordinator/RN

Jun 2003 - Present
Highland Oaks
Coordinates the RAI process assuring the timeliness and completion of the MDS, CAAs, and individual care plans for all OBRA Assessments. Performs physical assessments on residents. Codes ICD-10 diagnoses. Performs chart reviews.
Jun 2003 - Present

Northern Illinois University

Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
Dekalb, IL
Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

Staff RN

Nov 2000 - Aug 2001
Provena Saint Joseph Med Ctr
Worked on Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Unit, performed primary nursing care including 12 lead EKG, telemetry monitoring, and IV therapy. Performed physical assessments, administered medications and treatments. Coordinated discharge planning and home care with interdisciplinary team.
Nov 2000 - Aug 2001

Elgin Community College

Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
Elgin, IL
Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
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