Robert Prieskorn
Savannah
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Manager with extensive experience at Memorial Health University Medical Center, excelling in nurse performance evaluation and strategic planning. Proven ability in medication administration and case management, fostering collaboration for enhanced patient outcomes. Adept at advocating for patient needs while demonstrating strong leadership and effective communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Memorial Health University Medical Center
Savannah
10.2024 - Current
- Evaluated individual nurse performance against established standards.
- Collaborated with departments to enhance quality patient outcomes.
- Participated in strategic planning initiatives to improve overall operations.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and OSHA.
- Advocated for patient needs within interdisciplinary teams and implemented treatment plans.
- Investigated complaints from families and staff, devising solutions to challenges.
- Monitored staff performance, providing coaching and formal counseling.
- Coordinated personnel recruitment, interviewing, selection, and orientation processes.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Memorial Health University Medical Center
Savannah
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards and best practices within the unit or facility;
- Facilitated communication between medical staff and nursing personnel regarding patient care plans;
- Implemented strategies to improve service delivery and patient satisfaction scores;
- Preformed regular audits of medical records ensuring adherence to established standards of practice;
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses;
- Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
LPN Staff Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Savannah
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessed patient conditions and documented observations accurately.
- Performed evaluations, including vital signs monitoring and medication reviews.
- Initiated intravenous access to support patient treatment.
- Administered medications as prescribed by attending physicians.
- Supervised certified staff, delegating care responsibilities effectively.
- Dressed open wounds and monitored healing progress.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare strategies and procedures.
- Coordinated with therapists and physicians to optimize patient care plans.
Travel Nurse
Host Healthcare
La Jolla
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Assess patients’ condition during every visit and chart observations;
- Perform evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review;
- Administer medication as prescribed by the patient’s Physician;
- Dress or redress open wounds and assess progress of healing;
- Educate patients and their families on proper home health care strategies and procedures;
- Coordinate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physicians and anyone else involved in the patient’s care plan;
- Provide palliative care as needed to keep the patient comfortable;
- Make recommendations for devices or tools that might improve the patient’s quality of life;
- Listen to the patient and respond to concerns or requests.
Staff Nurse
St. Joseph's/Candler Home Health
Savannah
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Assess patients’ condition during every visit and chart observations;
- Perform evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review;
- Administer medication as prescribed by the patient’s Physician;
- Dress or redress open wounds and assess progress of healing;
- Educate patients and their families on proper home health care strategies and procedures;
- Coordinate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physicians and anyone else involved in the patient’s care plan;
- Provide palliative care as needed to keep the patient comfortable;
- Make recommendations for devices or tools that might improve the patient’s quality of life;
- Listen to the patient and respond to concerns or requests.
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Health
Savannah
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Assess patients’ condition during every visit and chart observations;
- Perform evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review;
- Administer medication as prescribed by the patient’s Physician;
- Dress or redress open wounds and assess progress of healing;
- Educate patients and their families on proper home health care strategies and procedures;
- Coordinate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physicians and anyone else involved in the patient’s care plan;
- Provide palliative care as needed to keep the patient comfortable;
- Make recommendations for devices or tools that might improve the patient’s quality of life;
- Listen to the patient and respond to concerns or requests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University
Waterbury, CT06-2025
Associate in Science (AS) - Nursing
Riggs College of Allied Health
Longwood, FL01.2023
Vocational - Nursing
Northeast Technology Center
Kansas, OK08.2007
Skills
- Nursing Home
- Skilled Nursing
- Assessment
- MDS
- Managed Care
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
- Tube Feeding
- Vital Signs
- Experience Administering Injections
- Case Management
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Basic IV
- Medical-Surgical
- Emergency Room Nursing
- Hospital Experience
- Epic
- Meditech Expanse
Certification
- IV Certification, Present
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, 04/01/27
- ACLS Certification, 04/01/23
- LPN, 03/01/27
- NIHSS, 04/01/24
- Registered Nurse, 03/01/27
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Nursing Licenses
- PN, 03/01/27, GA
- RN, 01/01/27, GA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Memorial Health University Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Memorial Health University Medical Center
04.2023 - 10.2024
LPN Staff Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
07.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Nurse
Host Healthcare
09.2020 - 05.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Health
07.2020 - 09.2020
Staff Nurse
St. Joseph's/Candler Home Health
09.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University
Associate in Science (AS) - Nursing
Riggs College of Allied Health
Vocational - Nursing
Northeast Technology Center
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